Abstract: A CD (compact disc) system is provided in a software form, by which a virtual CD-R (compact disc recordable) can be formed on a computer, and an actual CD-R can be easily and quickly formed from this formed virtual CD-R. While original data is processed, a virtual CD-R is formed in accordance with a structural requirement of a CD into a storage means employed in the computer. Furthermore, an actual CD-R is formed from the above-explained CD-R.

Abstract: A heat transfer sheet comprising a light-heat conversion layer having an infrared absorption colorant and an image forming layer sequentially disposed on a support, wherein an optical density in a 600 nm to 1000 nm range of the light-heat conversion layer is within a range of 0.3 to 2.0.

Abstract: A method for forming a multicolor image comprises:

Abstract: The invention provides a three-stage surface acoustic wave filter of the ladder type wherein the resonance frequency difference &Dgr;f2 between the resonance frequency frs2 of a serial resonator in an intermediate stage and the resonance frequency frp2 of a parallel resonator therein is set at a value greater than the resonance frequency difference &Dgr;f1 (&Dgr;f3) between the resonance frequency frs1 (frs3) of a serial resonator in each of front and rear stages and the resonance frequency frp1 (frp3) of a parallel resonator therein, whereby the filter is given a widened pass band while reliably retaining satisfactory characteristics comparable to those of conventional surface acoustic wave filters of small pass band width. The desired filter exhibiting such performance is available within a shorter period of time and with reduced labor.

Abstract: An image recording method comprises the steps of attaching recording paper on an outer peripheral surface of a recording drum, attaching an image receiving sheet having an image receiving layer on the recording paper to transfer the image receiving layer thereon, attaching a toner sheet on the image recording sheet, and transferring toner of the toner sheet onto the image receiving layer in accordance with recording data.

Abstract: An estimation and designing supporting apparatus has a component model's cost database which is used for calculating costs from the types and sizes of components, and a 3D-CAD assembly model database which is used for drawing three dimensional external appearance based on the types and sizes of the components and so on. The apparatus is installed with an estimation and designing supporting program for, when a specification is inputted, determining the types and sizes of components required for manufacturing an installation meeting a specification and calculating the external appearance plan to be displayed and the costs of the apparatus using each database.

Abstract: A heat transfer sheet comprising a light-heat conversion layer having an infrared absorption colorant and an image forming layer sequentially disposed on a support, wherein an optical density in a 600 nm to 1000 nm range of the light-heat conversion layer is within a range of 0.3 to 2.0.

Abstract: An image recording method using a transfer system is provided. In a completely dry processing system in which a developer or the like is not required, laser light of a range from blue to red or a compact and inexpensive infrared laser or the like can be used so that an image with high sensitivity, high sharpness, excellent hue reproduction and high quality can be formed.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave filter according to the present invention is constructed by connecting in series one or two or more filter functional units each comprising a first surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals connected in series with a signal line and a second surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals one of which is connected to the signal line and the other of which is grounded. The first surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically open strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween, and the second surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically short strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat sensitive ink sheet having a support sheet and a heat sensitive ink layer having a thickness of 0.2 to 1.0 .mu.m which is formed of a heat sensitive ink material comprising 30-70 wt. % of colored pigment, 25-65 wt. % of amorphous organic polymer having a softening point of 40.degree. to 150.degree. C. and 0.5-25 wt. % of colorless fine particles. Further, thermal transfer recording methods by area gradation using the heat sensitive ink sheet and an image receiving sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat sensitive ink sheet has a heat sensitive ink layer which is formed of a heat sensitive ink material comprising colored pigment and thermoplastic resin such as amorphous organic polymer. An image receiving sheet having a support sheet and an image receiving layer thereon, the support sheet of the image receiving sheet being a porous sheet made of plastics which have fine pores therein. An image forming method is conducted by using the heat sensitive ink sheet and an image receiving sheet by area gradation by the use of a thermal head or laser beam.

Abstract: In a resonator-type surface acoustic wave filter comprising a lithium tantalate substrate, lithium niobate substrate or lithium tetraborate substrate having a cut plane of high velocity, the direction of propagation of surface acoustic waves is set within the range of (40 deg to 90 deg, 40 deg to 90 deg, 0 deg to 60 deg) as expressed in Eulerian angles, and the frequency difference .increment.f between the resonance frequency frs of series resonators and the resonance frequency frp of parallel resonators is set within a predetermined range formulated with the center frequency, the capacitance Cos of the series resonators and the capacitance Cop of the parallel resonators taken as parameters. Optimum ranges of the required design parameters are thus clarified to assure the resonator-type surface acoustic wave filter of higher performance.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave filter according to the present invention is constructed by connecting in series one or two or more filter functional units each comprising a first surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals connected in series with a signal line and a second surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals one of which is connected to the signal line and the other of which is grounded. The first surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically open strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween, and the second surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically short strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave filter according to the present invention is constructed by connecting in series one or two or more filter functional units each comprising a first surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals connected in series with a signal line and a second surface acoustic wave resonator having input and output terminals one of which is connected to the signal line and the other of which is grounded. The first surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically open strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween, and the second surface acoustic wave resonator is constituted by one interdigital transducer and a pair of electrically short strip type grating reflectors with the interdigital transducer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A resin U-channel assembly 1 in a formed protector 10 for a wire harness wherein side plate portions 3 are prevented from bending inwardly in the assembly 1. The resin U-channel assembly 1 includes a bottom plate portion 2, side plate portions 3, and corner portions 5 integrally and vertically coupling the side plate portions 3 to the opposite side ends of the bottom plate portion 2. The corner portions 5 are thinner than the bottom plate portion 2 and the side plate portions 3 and extend in a longitudinal direction of the assembly 1.

Abstract: A tape winding device having a rotating plate rotating around the circumference of a bundle of wires for a wiring harness or the like, and a driving device. A notched portion for insertion of a bundle of wires is formed in the rotating plate and the device main body, respectively, so as to extend from the outer edge to the rotating center thereof. A tape holder for holding a roll of adhesive-backed tape, and feeding and cutting devices for the tape are provided on the rotating plate. An arc-like collar is provided on the rotating plate concentrically with the rotating center thereof, and the driving device is constituted by a plurality of driving and guide rollers for sandwiching the collar. At least two pairs of the driving and guide rollers are disposed in the vicinity of each side of the notched portion. The feeding device has guide rollers supported on the rotating plate, and a feeding arm and a driving lever which are both supported on the rotating plate in a swiveling manner.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an earth end attaching member 2 in a formed protector 10 for a wire harness, which improves a process for lapping up and securing earth terminals 3 of earth leads 7 thereto. Engaging plates 4 are vertically formed on the opposite sides of the member 2. Cantilever like elastic engaging parts 5A and 5B have a latch portion 12 provided on a free end 11 thereof and on the opposing walls of the plates 4 so that a base end 10 thereof is disposed at an upper position and the free end 11 is directed downwardly. The earth terminals 3 are pressed down from the base end 10 while elastically deflecting the engaging parts 5A and 5B. When the earth terminals 3 are placed on the member 2, the latch portions 12 of the engaging parts elastically engage with the sides of the earth terminals 3, thereby holding the position of the earth terminals lapped on the member 2.

Abstract: A grommet including an elastic grommet body and a clamp, the grommet body having a cylindrical portion for closely receiving an outer periphery of a wire bundle, a flange provided at one end of the cylindrical portion, an annular groove formed on an inner face of an outer peripheral portion of the flange and a seal lip projecting from a distal end of the annular groove such that a seal lip clamping portion of the clamp is fitted into the annular groove, the grommet body comprising: an outer peripheral wall which extends axially from an outer peripheral edge of the flange; and a wall portion which is bent radially inwardly from a distal end of the the outer peripheral wall such that the annular groove is defined by the flange, the outer peripheral wall and the wall portion; the seal lip projecting from a distal end of the wall portion; the flange having a large thickness, while the outer peripheral wall has a thickness smaller than that of the flange; wherein when the seal lip has been turned up over the flang

Abstract: A novel diazo type recording material is provided comprising a recording layer containing at least one light-sensitive diazo compound incorporated in microcapsules and a coupling component which undergoes reaction with said diazo compound in a basic atmosphere to develop a color on a support, wherein said coupling component is a mixture of at least one compound represented by the following general formula [I] and at least one compound represented by the following general formula [II]: ##STR1## wherein A represents an alkylene group having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms containing an ether or thioether bond; B represents hydrogen atom, cyclohexyl group, morpholino group or piperidino group; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or halogen atom.

Abstract: A diazo type recording material, which has a substantially unstained background, a superior preservability, and is capable of producing images of high density, wherein the diazo recording material comprises a support having thereon a recording layer comprising a photosensitive diazo compound, a hydroxyphenylsulfone derivative and a coupling component which forms a color by reacting with the diazo compound, with the diazo compound being enclosed in microcapsules.