Abstract: An analog signal switching device for use in an optical memory device having a recording/erasing mode and a mode other than the recording/erasing mode is disclosed. The switching device includes a source for producing a switch control signal which is HIGH during the recording/erasing mode and LOW during the mode other than the recording/erasing mode. An analog switch is provided for receiving a direct input analog signal and a held input signal and for providing as output the direct input signal during the LOW state of the switch control signal, and the held input signal during the HIGH state of the switch control signal by a switching operation.

Abstract: In a conveyor for continuously conveying linens or like materials one by one as gripped at a plurality of points by chucks moving along a rail, a first sensor for detecting passage of the chuck is disposed at a predetermined position along the rail, and two or more second sensors for detecting existence of a linen are disposed at two or more predetermined positions. Means is provided for expanding a distance between adjacent chucks being moved continuously in the proximity of the first sensor. In response to detection signals issued from the sensors, the condition of the chucks gripping the linens can be recognized whether a given chuck is gripping a front corner, a rear corner or a middle point on an upper edge of a linen, it is gripping only one point of a linen, or it is gripping nothing (that is, idle).

Abstract: An improved three-dimensional driving arrangement of an objective lens or the like, which is so arranged that coils for focusing control, tracking control and tangential control in three directions re disposed in one magnetic gap for compact size, while the coils for the tracking control and tangential control are each formed to have a V-shaped cross section, with going passage arms of the coils being disposed in the magnetic gap, but returning passage arms of them being disposed outside the magnetic gap through four slit-like notches formed in a yoke, thus making it possible to drive the objective lens independently in three directions.

Abstract: A three-dimensional driving arrangement of an objective lens or the like, which is so arranged that coils for focusing control, tracking control and tangential control in three directions are disposed in one magnetic gap for compact size, while the coils for the tracking control and tangential control are each formed to have a V-shaped cross section, with going passage arms of the coils being disposed in the magnetic gap, but returning passage arms of them being disposed outside the magnetic gap through four slit-like notches formed in a yoke, thus making it possible to drive the objective lens independently in three directions.

Abstract: A device for extracting water from a load of articles which have been washed uses fluid pressure to exert a force on the load. A system controls the fluid pressure such that only low pressure is applied to the load for a predetermined period of time at the beginning of the water extracting operation. Subsequently, the load is subjected to a high pressure exerted by the fluid.

Abstract: Resistor elements made by co-molding of film-resistors comprising conductive powder and polyimide resin and a diallyl isophthalate substrate containing more than 500 ppm inhibitors have good thermal stability and smooth surfaces, and are especially suitable for long life potentiometers for high temperature uses.