Abstract: The disclosure is directed to method for manufacturing an electro-optical device. In one example, a method comprises forming a plurality of scribe lines in a substrate; forming cracks in the substrate which pass from the scribe lines through the substrate; and forming a plurality of dicing lines in the substrate along the scribe lines and the cracks. In one example, the dicing lines are formed at a depth that is less than a thickness of the substrate. This abstract is intended only to aid those searching patents, and is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of electro-optical devices by notching, dicing, and cutting a composite substrate obtained by adhering a first substrate and a second substrate which faces the first substrate with an electro-optical layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of electro-optical devices by notching, dicing, and cutting a composite substrate obtained by adhering a first substrate and a second substrate which faces the first substrate with an electro-optical layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to method for manufacturing an electro-optical device. In one example, a method comprises forming a plurality of scribe lines in a substrate; forming cracks in the substrate which pass from the scribe lines through the substrate; and forming a plurality of dicing lines in the substrate along the scribe lines and the cracks. In one example, the dicing lines are formed at a depth that is less than a thickness of the substrate. This abstract is intended only to aid those searching patents, and is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims in any manner.

Abstract: By supplying DC to electrodes (142a and 142b), chlorine-ion containing water is electrolyzed and acid water and alkali water are generated. Mineral eluted substances (141) react with the acid water to elute mineral components. Moreover, by electrolyzing the chlorine-ion containing water, the hypochlorous concentration of the chlorine-ion containing water increases. Mineral water is led into a cold water storage tank (4). Thereby, mineral water is supplied from the cold water storage tank (4) and moreover, breeding of bacteria is restrained in the cold water storage tank (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying drinking water has a construction such that a first branch pipe (P2) and a second branch pipe (P3) are connected to a water supply pipe (P1) in which tap water flows, a cold water generating tank (3) is provided in the first branch pipe (P2), and the second branch pipe (P3) is provided with an ion exchange device (4) and a hot water generating tank (5). When the tap water is allowed to flow in the first branch pipe (P2), cold water is generated in the cold water generating tank (3). Also, when the tap water is allowed to flow in the second branch pipe (P3), the tap water is softened by the ion exchange device (4), and is further heated in the hot water generating tank (5). Therefore, not only cold water can be supplied but also hot water from which mineral components are removed can be supplied.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying drinking water comprising a container (1) in which drinking water such as natural water or tap water is accommodated and which is arranged detachably; a water cooler (22) which cools drinking water supplied from the container (1); a sterilizer (5) which is installed in the water cooler (22) and sterilizes drinking water in the water cooler (22); a cold water valve (23) which controls supplying operation and stopping operation for drinking water in the water cooler (22); and a container detector (4) which detects whether or not the container (1) has been detached, wherein, after the container detector (4) has detected a state in which the container (1) has been detached, drives the sterilizer (5) for a predetermined period. This enables bacteria having invaded into the container (1) to be killed in a well-timed way.

Abstract: A mineral-water producing apparatus that includes: an electrolytic bath to which raw water, such as city water, is supplied; a mineral eluting material(s) arranged in the electrolytic bath; and electrodes for applying DC voltage with which the water in the electrolytic bath is electrolyzed so that a mineral element(s) is eluted from the mineral eluting material (s), where the mineral water produced in the electrolytic bath is delivered to the outside thereof, characterized in that the apparatus further includes: a pH sensor which detects the pH of the raw water; and a controller which controls the conducting time duration for the electrodes based on the detection signal from the pH sensor. Thus, mineral water having a desired mineral concentration is produced.

Abstract: A apparatus for supplying drinking-water has a drinking-water storage unit, a drinking-water supply system capable of introducing the drinking-water into a drinking cup from the drinking-water storage unit, and an antimicrobial member provided in the drinking-water supply system. This allows easy bacteriostasis or sterilization of the drinking-water poured from the nozzle. Further, an activity effect of the antimicrobial member inhibits the growth of bacteria in the drinking-water supply system.

Abstract: The mineral water making apparatus has a structure that includes a water tank having a mineral eluting material disposed therein, a water supply pipe for introducing raw water such as tap water into the water tank, and a water intake pipe for intaking mineral water made in the water tank; and an acidic food-additive supply apparatus for supplying an acidic food additive into the water tank is further installed. Since the acid concentration in the water tank thereby rises, the mineral-eluting efficiency of the mineral eluting material is improved, and the mineral concentration is elevated.

Abstract: In a water purifying apparatus (1) having inner and outer cylindrical electrodes (51,52) concentrically arranged together to form a water channel (500) therebetween, the outer electrode has a plurality of small perforations (55) penetrating therethrough. The electrodes are placed in a water tank (2) reserving raw water. A voltage is applied between the electrodes for causing electrolysis of the raw water in the water channel. As a result of the electrolysis, the raw water is processed into purified water. Resultant gases generated by the electrolysis may be released from the water channel through the small perforations of the electrodes. In addition, the inner electrode may have small perforations penetrating therethrough.

Abstract: In a water purification system in which a first filter (20) is placed in a flow of raw water for filtering the raw water to produce filtered water, a second filter (27) is placed downstream of the first filter for filtering the filtered water. The first filter is conductive and has a plurality of water passages through which the raw water flows. Each of the water passages of the first filter has a first diameter. At intervals, an electric voltage is applied to the first filter to destroy bacteria which is captured by the first filter. The second filter has a plurality of water passages through which the filtered water flows. Each of the water passages of the second filter has a second diameter smaller than the first diameter.

Abstract: In an apparatus for purifying raw water to provide purified water, a cylindrical outer electrode (152) surrounds a cylindrical inner electrode (151) in a water tank (102), storing the raw water, with a predetermined gap left therebetween. It is assumed that the raw water contains chlorine ions therein. A water channel (153a and 151a) passes the raw water from the water tank through the predetermined gap to an outlet port (122b) of the water tank. The inner and the outer electrodes are applied with a d.c. voltage therebetween. The d.c. voltage causes the raw water to be treated into the purified water in the predetermined gap by utilization of the chlorine ions.

Abstract: For processing raw water into drinking water, a dispensing apparatus is provided with a filter member disposed in a water tank through which the raw water is made to flow. The filter member captures microorganisms contained in the raw water. A heating arrangement is thermally connected to the filter member and heats the filter member to kill the microorganisms that is captured by the filter member. It is preferable that the dispensing apparatus further provided with a adsorber member for adsorbing unfavorable substances contained in the raw water.

Abstract: In a water purification system for purifying raw water with a first d.c. voltage is applied between a conductive adsorber portion (20) and a primary electrode (27) in the raw water, a second d.c. voltage higher than the first d.c. voltage is applied in place of the first d.c. voltage at intervals between the adsorber portion and the primary electrode to accelerate generation of chlorine from the raw water. The primary electrode is opposite to the adsorber portion with a particular space left therebetween. It is preferable that the adsorber portion is provided with a supplementary electrode (29) which is opposite to the primary electrode so that the particular space is left therebetween.

Abstract: In a dispensing apparatus having a water purification unit for purifying raw water to produce purified water, a beverage unit for producing the beverage by the use of the purified water, and a pipeline for conducting the purified water from the water purification unit to the beverage unit, a flow rate detector is connected to the pipeline. The flow rate detector detects a flow rate of the purified water in the pipeline to produce a flow rate signal. Responsive to the flow rate signal, a control arrangement controls supply of the raw water into the water purification unit.

Abstract: A video game system for playing a game while controlling a movable game object. A player operates first and second steering units 12, 14 with his or her right and left hands to input first and second propulsion vectors for first and second propulsion units in the movable game object. A steering information computing unit 30 is responsive to the first and second propulsion vectors to compute direction and rotation information indicating in how direction and manner the movable game object having the first and second propulsion units moves. These direction and rotation information are output as a steering signal. A game computing means 40 is responsive to the steering signal for computing the game so that the movable game object moves within a game space. This is indicated on a display 44.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for electrolyzing water. The electrolyzing apparatus includes a rectangular parallelpiped shaped casing having first and second chambers through which water flows. An inlet port at the first chamber conducts water into the first chamber from outside of the apparatus. Separate first and second outlet ports at the second chamber conduct the water to outside the apparatus from the second chamber. The first and second chambers are partioned by a wall. A communication path through the wall provides communication from the first chamber to the second chamber. Anode and cathode plates are disposed within the second chamber to generate a potential difference therebetween, so that the water which flows through the second chamber is electrolyzed. The communication path includes a fluid friction generating device, such as a plurality of circular holes having various diameters which are aligned along a line perpendicular the direction of the water flow.