Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus, which is configured in a simple construction and at low cost, includes a first sheet stacking portion for temporarily stacking a sheet discharged thereon, an alignment member for aligning the sheet discharged on the first sheet stacking portion, a sheet processing member for performing a predetermined process on the sheet stacked on the first sheet stacking portion, and a second sheet stacking portion located substantially vertically below the first sheet stacking portion. The alignment member acts to cause the aligned sheet to drop to the second sheet stacking portion.

Abstract: An engine control unit receives a print reservation command for plural pages prior to a print request command from a printer control unit. When the engine control unit received the print reservation command for the plural pages, it is judged whether or not a sheet feed operation of recording sheets can be performed. When it is judged that the recording sheets can be fed, the recording sheets are fed and transported to a predetermined position on a transportation path with a minimum constant interval corresponding to the sheet size by sheet feed rollers or transportation rollers, then printing operation is performed according to the print request command.

Abstract: The cooling element of the present invention comprises a base section in contact with a heat producing element, and a heat dissipation section integrally formed with the base section. The cooling element of the present invention is constructed such that a ratio of T (a thickness of the base section) to L (a reference length, namely, a shortest width or an external diameter of the base section disposed right above the heat producing element) is within a range of not less than 0.14 and not more than 0.24. The cooling element of the present invention comprises a base section in contact with a heat producing element and a heat dissipation element integrally formed with the base section. The cooling element of the present invention is constructed such that a ratio of d (a length of the base section at around the center) to L2 (a longest length or an external diameter of said base section) is not less than 0.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength hot rolled steel sheet containing 0.15% or less C, 0.02 to 0.35% Ti, and 0.05 to 0.7% Mo by weight percentage and consisting essentially of a matrix of ferrite structure single phase and fine precipitates with a grain size of smaller than 10 nm dispersed in the matrix, for example, a high strength hot rolled steel sheet which consists essentially of 0.06% or less C, 0.5% or less Si, 0.5 to 2.0% Mn, 0.06% or less P, 0.005% or less S, 0.1% or less Al, 0.006% or less N, 0.02 to 0.10% Ti, 0.05 to 0.6% Mo by weight percentage, and the balance being Fe, wherein fine precipitates with a grain size of smaller than 10 nm are dispersed in a matrix of ferrite structure single phase at a number per unit volume of 5×104/&mgr;m3 or higher. This steel sheet, which has tensile strength of not lower than 550 MPa, high elongation and excellent stretch flangeability, is suitable for intricately shaped automotive chassis parts such as a suspension arm.

Abstract: Sheet ejecting apparatuses, which are connected to a recording apparatus, are selectively operated during the operation of the printer. When a sheet transported in a recording unit reaches a paper ejecting sensor, the recording unit outputs a predetermined signal to an image control unit. When the predetermined signal is inputted, the image control unit outputs a sheet ejection notice command of the sheet to a sheet ejecting apparatus, which is selected by the operator. The sheet ejecting apparatus to which the paper ejection notice command is inputted starts a drive motor and the like to eject the recording paper.

Abstract: A small and light heat sink having high radiation performance for radiating heat generated from an electronic component, a method of manufacturing the heat sink, and a cooling apparatus employing the heat sink are provided. The heat sink includes a heat conducting plate contacting a heating element to be cooled, and plural columnar fins disposed on the upper surface of the plate. The heat conducting plate has a thickness, in a direction perpendicular to a heat receiving surface, that gradually increases from one end to the other end of the plate. Thermal diffusion from the heating element is thus increased.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing galvanized steel sheet has a step of adjusting the surface texture thereof by blasting solid particles against the surface thereof. The surface texture is defined by at least one parameter selected from the group of parameters consisting of mean roughness Ra on the surface of steel sheet, peak count PPI on the surface of steel sheet, and filtered centerline waviness Wca on the surface of steel sheet. The galvanized steel sheet has a surface in dimple-pattern texture.

Abstract: A mounting fitting of a heat sink of the present invention is unitarily formed of a first spring, a second spring, a central part disposed in the boundary between the first and second springs, a first arm connecting to an end of the first spring on the opposite side to the fulcrum, a second arm connecting to an end of the second spring on the opposite side to the fulcrum, a plate part formed in the second spring and near the second arm and having a small hole, and a stopper formed in a space between the second spring and arm. The fitting allows safe removing of the heat sink.

Abstract: An engine control unit and corresponding method of controlling the engine in which the engine control unit receives a print reservation command for plural pages prior to a print request command from a printer control unit. When the engine control unit received the print reservation command for the plural pages, it is judged whether or not a sheet feed operation of recording sheets can be performed. When it is judged that the recording sheets can be fed, the recording sheets are fed and transported to a predetermined position on a transportation path with a minimum constant interval corresponding to the sheet size by sheet feed rollers or transportation rollers, then printing operation is performed according to the print request command.

Abstract: A processed whey protein with an improved shelf life comprising partially heat-denatured whey protein and casein protein is provided. The partially heat-denatured whey protein can be prepared by heating a solution with a protein concentration of 0.5 to 15% by weight and pH 6-8 at 55 to 120° C. for 1 to 120 minutes. A process for the preparation of processed whey protein is also provided and comprises adding casein protein to partially heat-denatured whey protein, or adding casein protein to non-denatured whey protein and heating the mixture to partially denature the non-denatured whey protein. The processed whey protein has an improved shelf life. The gel obtained from the processed whey protein exhibits high water retention capacity and superior elasticity. The product is useful as a raw material of foods.

Abstract: A small and light heat sink having a high radiation performance of heat generated from an electronic component, a method of manufacturing the heat sink, and a cooling apparatus employing the heat sink are provided. The heat sink includes a heat conducting plate contacting with a heating element to be cooled and plural columnar fins disposed on the upper surface of the plate. The heat conducting plate has a thickness of a cross section vertical to the heat receiving surface gradually increasing from one end to the other end of the plate. Thermal diffusion from the heating element is thus increased.

Abstract: In a system wherein a plurality of paper feeding devices can be serially connected to a recording device body, where the recording device body is regarded as an electrically upstreammost device, an electrically downstreammost paper feeding device controls only itself, a paper feeding device upstream of the downstreammost paper feeding device controls itself and the paper feeding device downstream thereof, and a paper feeding device further upstream controls itself and the paper feeding device immediately downstream thereof. The recording device body controls only the closest downstream paper feeding device even if the paper feeding devices connected are increased to any number. For every paper feeding device, where a plurality of paper feeding devices are connected downstream thereof, the device controls only itself and the closest downstream paper feeding device.

Abstract: A processed whey protein with an improved shelf life comprising a partially heat-denatured whey protein and a casein protein. In addition, a non-denatured whey protein may be added. The partially heat-denatured whey protein can be prepared by heating a solution with a protein concentration of 0.5 to 15 wt % and pH 6-8 at 55° C. to 120° C. for 1 to 120 minutes. A process is provided for the preparation of processed whey protein comprises adding a casein protein to the partially heat-denatured whey protein, or adding a casein protein to a non-denatured whey protein and heating the mixture to partially denature the non-denatured whey protein. The shelf life of the processed whey protein is improved. The gel obtained from the processed whey protein exhibits high water retention capacity and superior elasticity.

Abstract: A heatsink of the present invention has a column having a heat conducting plate with a heat receiving face contacting a heat producing element. On the side faces of the column are a plurality of first slits and a plurality of second slits disposed transversely to the plurality of first slits. These slits form a plurality of pillar-type protrusions functioning as fins for cooling. The depths of the first and second slits in the column are different, and this difference in levels are used to cause the fluid for cooling to form a turbulent flow. A cross section of the column tapers off gradually or in stages as the vertical distance increases from the heat receiving face. A cooling apparatus for the present invention includes a cooling means mounted on the heatsink of the present invention. The cooling apparatus for the present invention enjoys a high cooling ability and reduced size.

Abstract: Provided are a post-processing device, an image forming apparatus having the post-processing device and an error handling method therefor. A conveyed sheet is temporarily stacked on a pair of slide guides (310, 311), and after post-processing such as stapling is conducted on the sheets, the slide guides (310, 311) are opened to drop down the sheets on a face-down discharge portion (125) on an upper surface of a printer (100). If the number of sheets temporarily stacked on the slide guides (310, 311) exceeds the post-processing possible number of sheets, the slide guides (310, 311) are opened to drop down the sheets on the face-down discharge portion (125). If the size of sheets to be post-processed is unsuitable for the post-processing, a flapper (301) is changed over so that the sheets transported from the printer main body (100) are discharged directly to the face-down discharge portion (125) and stacked thereon.

Abstract: A heatsink of the present invention has a column having a heat conducting plate with a heat receiving face contacting a heat producing element. On the side faces of the column are a plurality of first slits and a plurality of second slits disposed transversely to the plurality of first slits. These slits form a plurality of pillar-type protrusions functioning as fins for cooling. The depths of the first and second slits in the column are different, and this difference in levels are used to cause the fluid for cooling to form a turbulent flow. A cross section of the column tapers off gradually or in stages as the vertical distance increases from the heat receiving face. A cooling apparatus for the present invention includes a cooling means mounted on the heatsink of the present invention. The cooling apparatus for the present invention enjoys a high cooling ability and reduced size.

Abstract: [Means for the Solution] A processed whey protein with an improved shelf life comprising a partially heat-denatured whey protein and a casein protein. In addition, a non-denatured whey protein may be added. The partially heat-denatured whey protein can be prepared by heating a solution with a protein concentration of 0.5 to 15 wt % and pH 6-8 at 55 to 120° C. for 1 to 120 minutes. A process for the preparation of processed whey protein comprises adding a casein protein to the partially heat-denatured whey protein, or adding a casein protein to a non-denatured whey protein and heating the mixture to partially denature the non-denatured whey protein.

Abstract: In a system wherein a plurality of paper feeding devices can be serially connected to a recording device body, where the recording device body is regarded as an electrically upstreammost device, an electrically downstreammost paper feeding device controls only the device itself, a paper feeding device one upstream controls the device's self and the paper feeding device one downstream, and a paper feeding device further one upstream controls the device's self and the paper feeding device one downstream. The recording device body controls only one closest downstream paper feeding device even if the paper feeding devices connected are increased to any number. For every paper feeding device, where a plurality of paper feeding devices are connected downstream thereof, the device controls only the device's self and one closest downstream paper feeding device.

Abstract: A milk calcium composition which is highly dispersible and tasty can be obtained by adjusting the pH of a permeate containing lactic acid and lactic acid ion, which was obtained by treating whey with a UF membrane or NF membrane, to recover milk calcium as a slurry-like precipitate and then admixing this milk calcium with milk proteins.

Abstract: Milk is concentrated by filtering with an ultrafiltration (UF) membrane, after which casein is removed by acidification and the resulting liquid is concentrated and/or dried to produce a milk calcium composition having the following components' ratios (1) and (2): (1) −1.3≦log{(% by weight calcium in composition)/(% by weight protein in composition)}≦0.26; (2) 0.9≦log{(% by weight calcium in composition)/(% by weight sodium in composition)}.