Abstract: A gas sensor (10) including a measurement chamber (28) into which a gas GS is flown and a detection element main body (40) facing the measurement chamber (28). The detection element main body (40) includes an element case 42, and a protective film (48) is adhered to a bottom surface thereof. An acoustic matching plate (50) and a piezoelectric element (51) of a substantially columnar shape and a tube body (52) provided in a position surrounding the acoustic matching plate 50 and the piezoelectric element 51 are housed in the element case (42). A filler is then introduced into the element case (42), whereby the acoustic matching plate (50), the piezoelectric element (51), and the tube body (52) are sealed by a filled layer (99).

Abstract: A thin film transistor includes: a substrate, a gate electrode, an insulating film, a semiconductor film, a source electrode, a drain electrode, wherein in at least one electrode of the gate electrode, the source electrode and the drain electrode, end portion of the at least one electrode is tapered in such a manner that a thickness decreases in a direction toward end face of the at least one electrode, the at least one electrode being composed of one electrode material, and prescribed physical property of the at least one electrode being changed in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the at least one electrode, so that an etching rate of the at least one electrode is changed in the direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a semiconductor device manufacturing method and a semiconductor device manufacturing mask both of which make it possible to suppress a semiconductor-device global step and simply manufacture a high-reliable semiconductor device. Square dummy patterns each having one side of, for example, 0.25 &mgr;m or less are inserted into an area other than an actual pattern lying within a semiconductor device manufacturing mask to thereby uniformize a pattern density, enable etching processing without changing conditions set every semiconductor device manufacturing masks and prevent an increase in global step of a post-CMP interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising (A) at least one amide derivative having a specified formula; and (B) at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of (B-1) polyhydric alcohols, (B-2) vegetable extracts and (B-3) organic acids or salts thereof. The compositions can enhance the water-retaining ability of the horny layer and have excellent effects for improving skin roughness and preventing the formation of wrinkles.

Abstract: The cycle time for mounting electronic components supplied from a tray can be shortened. An electronic component feeder (16) for mounting electronic components has a plurality of height levels (L1, L2, and L3) and can move tables (19, 20, 21) horizontally at the respective levels (L1, L2, and L3). A plurality of conveyers (22, 23, 24) are provided for the respective tables to move them to a pickup stage (A) from a standby stage (B). Transfer head (13) includes nozzles (14a, 14b, 14c) for attracting electronic components by suction, and an upward-downward moving mechanism which moves the nozzles in accordance with the height level of each tray on the pickup stage (A). Since the trays are arranged at the different height levels at the pickup stage position, the conveyers can be moved independently and the transfer heads can individually move the nozzles between the position at which each nozzle picks up electronic components and another position at which the nozzle does not interfere with the pickup operation.

Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a substrate, a gate electrode, an insulating film, a semiconductor film, a source electrode, a drain electrode, wherein in at least one electrode of the gate electrode, the source electrode and the drain electrode, end portion of the at least one electrode is tapered in such a manner that a thickness decreases in a direction toward end face of the at least one electrode, the at least one electrode being composed of one electrode material, and prescribed physical property of the at least one electrode being changed in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the at least one electrode, so that an etching rate of the at least one electrode is changed in the direction.

Abstract: An electronic components mounting machine comprising an actuator(7), whereby electronic components are mounted on a substrate, a camera(5) whereby coordinates of recognition marks formed on the substrate at four places at least, are detected, a controller(6) whereby actuator(7) is controlled, a mounting data table(9) wherein information on mounting coordinates and mounting angles of electronic components to be mounted is stored, and a correction data table(10) wherein information on correction values to be applied to the mounting coordinates and mounting angles in reference to the substrate, on which the electronic components are mounted, is stored, and characterized in that the correction data table(10) stores information on correction values for each respective cell, which is formed by dividing the substrate into a plurality of small sections according to a specified rule in reference to the coordinates of recognition marks detected by the camera(5), thus enabling to mount each respective electronic compone

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting electronic components in which mounting positions are determined by observing identification marks A, B, C and D on a substrate with a camera. The electronic components are mounted on the substrate by correcting programmed data according to the result of the determination of the mounting positions. Correction values are obtained for coordinates of the mounting position with reference to each of a plurality of combinations of any three positions (e.g. A, B and C) selected among the at least four positions of the identification marks A, B, C and D based on coordinate data of the three selected positions before and after deformation (one based on the design data and the other based on the data determined during mounting process). A correction of the programmed data for coordinates of the mounting position is made using a positional correction value, which is a mean value of the correction values.

Abstract: There is here disclosed a printed board positioning method in which various types of printed boards different in rigidity are positioned horizontally with a good operation efficiency. Relative to a printed board laid on a first guide portion and a second guide portion, a movable clamp is advanced. The printed board is clamped from opposite sides by the movable clamp and a fixed clamp. Subsequently, after a first vertically movable clamp is lowered to press one end of the printed board onto the second guide portion, the movable clamp is retreated to release the opposite side clamping condition. Thereby, the deflection of the printed board is eliminated and the printed board is placed in a horizontal attitude. Subsequently, a second vertically movable clamp is lowered to press the other end of the printed board onto the first guide portion.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing TFTs including steps of forming a control electrode and control electrode line on a substrate, forming insulating film on the control electrode and the control electrode line, cleaning the substrate with the insulating film formed by a chemical or physical means, forming oxide film on the surface of the control electrode and control electrode line exposed by a film lacking portion generated in the insulating film after cleaning, forming a semiconductor layer via the insulating film on the control electrode, and forming a pair of electrodes constituting a semiconductor element together with the semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the productivity and accuracy of mounting electronic components on a substrate. The mounting apparatus includes a line-sensor for image recognition, a carriage head 20 having plural nozzles 21a, 21b and 21c aligned along a predetermined axis. The carriage head 20 is transferred along the direction of the aligned nozzles and above the line-sensor 33 of a recognition member 30. The line-sensor 33 takes images in sequence of the electronic components (chip) vacuum chucked by each nozzle 21a, 21b and 21c in order to recognize positions of the chips 12. Then, based on the recognition results, position deviations of the chips 12 with regard to X, Y and .theta. directions are compensated, and the chips 12 are mounted onto specified coordinate spots of substrate 3. The recognition member 30 includes an adjusting means of rotation angle for crossing the longitudinal direction of line-sensor 33 with the transferring direction of nozzles 21a, 21b and 21c at right angles.

Abstract: A transparent or translucent cleansing composition in the form of gel or liquid includes (A) a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, (B) an amphoteric surfactant, (C) a water-soluble compound containing at least one hydroxyl group, (D) a liquid oil and (E) water. The cleansing composition provides an agreeable feeling during use, is excellent in spreadability and slidability upon application to the skin, and is good in penetrability into minute parts of the skin. It also avoids ready increase in viscosity even when additional water is mixed therein, can be used in massaging the skin while keeping it smooth to the touch during its application, is suitable for use even in wet environments, such as a bathroom, and can be removed with ease from the skin using only water, so that the base component does not remain on the skin. The composition is excellent in detergency and rinsability and gives users a refreshed feeling after use. The composition is also stable during long term storage, even at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing made of a polycarbonate resin, and a novel double-sided printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has one side embedded in the housing, and the other side exposed to the interior of the housing. A plurality of refractory electronic components are mounted onto one side of the printed circuit board and include a resistor and a capacitor. A plurality of lower refractory electronic components are mounted onto the other side of the housing and include a semiconductor integrated circuit, and a transformer. Preferably, an insulating layer is applied to cover the one side of the printed circuit board and the refractory electronic components. Also, a metal layer is applied to cover the insulating layer and the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing made of a polycarbonate resin, and a novel double-sided printed circuit board. The printed circuit board has one side embedded in the housing, and the other side exposed to the interior of the housing. A plurality of refractory electronic components are mounted onto one side of the printed circuit board and include a resistor and a capacitor. A plurality of lower refractory electronic components are mounted onto the other side of the housing and include a semiconductor integrated circuit, and a transformer. Preferably, an insulating layer is applied to cover the one side of the printed circuit board and the refractory electronic components. Also, a metal layer is applied to cover the insulating layer and the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A local plating apparatus includes a fiber, a laser beam penetrating nozzle or a laser beam penetrating mask through which a laser beam can be directly irradiated on a portion to be plated when plating is conducted on the portion to be plated using a jet of plating solution. The apparatus enables a laser beam to reach the portion to be plated in a stable state, and ensures a high plating speed and uniform plating quality.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plug connector having a plug shell formed with a flange and a receptacle connector having a receptacle shell provided on its outer circumference with a fitting device. The electrical connector further includes a coupling ring surrounding the plug shell and rotatable and holding the flange of the plug shell. The coupling ring has on its inner circumference a fitting device fitted with the first mentioned fitting device and a flange urging portion for urging the flange. The electrical connector includes at least one wave-shaped annular spring interposed between the flange and the flange urging portion and rotatable together with the coupling ring.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic components on a circuit board, the apparatus being equipped with an X-Y table assembly moveable in a horizontal plane and monitoring device attached to the X-Y table assembly. An electronic component picking and mounting head is attached to the X-Y table assembly so as to be movable in accordance with the movement thereof and also arranged to be moveable vertically with respect to a lower surface of the X-Y table assembly. The head includes a rotating shaft disposed to be substantially parallel to the X-Y table assembly rotatable about its own axis and at least two nozzles attached to the rotating shaft so as to be rotatable in accordance with the rotation thereof.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plug connector having a plug shell formed with a flange and a receptacle connector having a receptacle shell provided on its outer circumference with a fitting device. The electrical connector further includes a coupling ring surrounding the plug shell and rotatable and holding the flange of the plug shell. The coupling ring has on its inner circumference a fitting device fitted with the first mentioned fitting device and a flange urging portion for urging the flange, and a key provided between the receptacle shell and the plug shell for preventing relative rotation therebetween. The electrical connector includes at least one wave-shaped annular spring interposed between the flange and the flange urging portion and rotatable together with the coupling ring.

Abstract: A distributor rotor electrode comprising an electrode head having a pair of flat surfaces substantially parallel to a plane of rotation of the rotor electrode and a generally arcuated, convexed discharge surface perpendicular to the plane of rotation to define a discharge gap on it. The electrode head has an electrically high-resistance layer attached to at least the pair of substantially flat surfaces, and comprises a material including a ceramic effective to suppress noise electromagnetic wave radiation at the discharge surface. The high-resistance layer material may comprise 10% to 70% of SiC and a mixture of SiOx, Si and C and may be attached to the discharge surface as well as to the flat surfaces, or to the flat surfaces only to expose the arcuated discharge surface to the discharge gap. The arcuated discharge surface may have ridges and grooves extending generally perpendicularly to the plane of rotation, and may have a wave-shaped or comb-shaped contour.

Abstract: A thin film vacuum evaporation device having a reaction gas supplier for locally supplying a reaction gas to the evaporating point on a target. The device includes a reaction chamber that can be kept under vacuum with a light transmitting window disposed therein allowing the passage of a laser beam on the target. Also, a differential pressure chamber may be provided between the target and the light transmitting window, and a gas introducing section may be connected to the differential pressure chamber. Thus, the vapor generated by the target is prevented from adhering to the light transmitting window, and the light transmitting window can be kept clean.