Abstract: A drying apparatus for processing a surface of a substrate wherein, when a nitrogen gas is fed to a nozzle, a jet of the nitrogen gas spouted through a jet hole is generated. The jet becomes film-shaped and is projected upwardly along an inner surface of a side wall of a processing vessel. Then, the jet is collected into an outside through a suction port formed in an upper portion of the processing vessel. The inner surface of the side wall of the processing vessel is covered with the jet. Therefore, an IPA vapor can be prevented from condensing uselessly on the inner surface. As a result, the IPA vapor is effectively utilized for condensation on a surface of the object to be processed which is mounted on a pan. Thus, defective dryness of the object can be prevented.

Abstract: An apparatus for inhibiting the copying of confidential documents is disclosed. Confidential documents are treated with an infrared ray-absorbing agent. The apparatus for inhibiting the copying of confidential documents is comprised of a means to detect the presence of the infrared ray-absorbing agent, and a means to stop a copying operation upon detection of the agent or a means to start a control system to make the documents unreadable. Documents may also be provided with a metal layer. The apparatus is then comprised of a means to detect the presence of the metal layer and a means to stop a copying operation or to start a control system adapted to make copied materials undistinguishable or unreadable upon detection of the metal layer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording sheet is disclosed, comprising a base having thereon a heat-sensitive layer which contains, as main components, at least two kinds of fluoran dye color formers selected from different groups and a developer which causes coloration of the color former by heating. The color image of the heat-sensitive recording sheet fades less under influence of heat or humidity. Further the heat-sensitive recording sheet has high whiteness and less fogging of the background.