Abstract: A photomultiplier has a focusing electrode plate for supporting focusing electrodes, provided between a photocathode and a dynode unit. Since the focusing electrode plate has holding springs which are integrally formed with the focusing electrode plate, resistance-welding becomes unnecessary to prevent field discharge. A concave portion is formed in a main surface of the focusing electrode plate to arrange an insulating member sandwiched between the focusing electrode plate and the photoelectron incidence side of the dynode unit and partially in contact with the concave portion. With this structure, discharge between the focusing electrode plate and the dynode unit can be prevented.

Abstract: A remote-controlled copying apparatus includes a main copying part, a storage unit for storing image signals from the main copying part, a facsimile part connected to a first telephone line for receiving image signals from an external facsimile unit and for transmitting the image signals of the storage unit to an external facsimile unit, a facsimile control part connected to a second telephone line for receiving a first tone signal from an external telephone unit after a ringing signal is received from the external telephone unit, and for repeatedly transmitting a set of control signals to the external telephone unit in response to the first tone signal, a first conversion part for converting a tone signal into a control signal so that the control signal is transmitted to the external telephone unit, a second conversion part for converting a control signal into a tone signal, and a control part for carrying out a remote control operation of the copying apparatus by controlling the facsimile control part in ac

Abstract: A photomultiplier comprising an electron multiplier for minimizing a variation in multiplication factor and noise is characterized in that insulating members are aligned on the same line to insulate a plurality of dynode plates for constituting a dynode unit from each other, thereby preventing a damage to each dynode plate. At the same time, a through hole is formed to fix the insulating member provided to each dynode plate such that a gap is provided between the major surface of the dynode plate and the surface of the insulating member, thereby preventing discharge between dynode plates, which is caused due to dust or the like deposited on the surface of the insulating member.

Abstract: A photomultiplier tube which obtains a large decrease in manufacture time, prevents generation of gas within the envelope, prevents deterioration of electron multiplier assembly (dynodes), and greatly reduces noise. The envelope includes an all-metal cylindrical sidewall, at one end of which is an annular, flange-shaped, metal sealing area. The stem of the photomultiplier tube has another annular flange-shaped, metal sealing area. These two sealing areas are welded together. Also a metal exhaust tube is connected to the stem by resistance welding. The metal exhaust tube is severed using pinch-off seal at the final stage of the photomultiplier tube production.

Abstract: A photomultiplier which can be easily made compact has a dynode unit constituted by stacking a plurality of stages of dynode plates in an electron incident direction in a vacuum container constituted by a housing and a base member integrally formed with the housing. Each dynode plate has an engaging member engaged with a connecting pin for applying a voltage at a side surface thereof. Through holes for guiding the connecting pins from the outside of the container are formed in the base member. Each engaging member is arranged not to overlap the remaining engaging members in the stacking direction of the dynode plates. The arrangement position of each engaging member and the arrangement position of the through hole for guiding the corresponding connecting pin to be connected are matched with each other.

Abstract: A photomultiplier which can be easily made compact has a dynode unit having a plurality of dynode plates stacked in an electron incident direction in a vacuum container fabricated by a housing and a base member integrally formed with the housing. Each dynode plate is constituted by welding at least two plates overlapping each other. The welding positions do not overlap each other in the stacking direction of the dynode plates. With this structure, field discharge at the welding portions between the dynode plates can be prevented to reduce noise.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which place a glass blank on a lower mold arranged in an opposed relation to an upper mold, heat these molds and glass blank by an infrared lamp unit or high-frequency coil arranged around the molds and press-mold an optical glass element. In the method and apparatus, the infrared lamp unit or high-frequency coil is supported by a supporting mechanism such that it is movable along a direction in which the mold is moved. In cases where a relative position of the infrared lamp unit or high-frequency coil to the mold varies depending upon the shape and size of such molds or the shape and size of optical glass elements obtained, the infrared lamp or high-frequency coil is adjustably moved relative to the mold by a movable mechanism using a motor or air cylinder as an operation source. By using temperature sensors attached to both the molds, the temperatures of the upper and lower molds are controlled to a corresponding desired level.

Abstract: The apparatus for molding an optical glass element is made up of relatively movable upper and lower molds for press molding a glass blank, and a plurality of infrared ray lamps encircling the upper and lower molds, temperature measuring devices for measuring the temperatures of the upper and lower molds, and a controller responsive to the outputs of the temperature measuring devices for controlling electric inputs to the infrared ray lamps thereby maintaining the temperatures of the upper and lower molds at predetermined values.

Abstract: The apparatus for molding an optical glass element is made up of relatively movable upper and lower molds for press molding a glass blank, and a plurality of infrared ray lamps encircling the upper and lower molds, temperature measuring devices for measuring the temperatures of the upper and lower molds, and a controller responsive to the outputs of the temperature measuring devices for controlling electric inputs to the infrared ray lamps thereby maintaining the temperatures of the upper and lower molds at predetermined values.

Abstract: A gasoline additive composition comprising an ester; and at least one dispersant component chosen from the group consisting of a specified monosuccinimide, a specified bissuccinimide, an alkylamine of average molecular weight 500-5000 having a polyolefine polymer as an alkyl group and a specified benzylamine derivative of average molecular weight 500-5000. It can contain a polyoxyalkylene glycol or its derivative. It can further contain a lubricant oil fraction of viscosity in the range 3-35 mm.sup.2 /s (100.degree. C.) It prevents undesired deposits on the surfaces of intake valves of an automobile engine.

Abstract: A data communication system having serial data communication circuits and interrupt data communication circuits and allowing a plurality of CPUs to interchange data with each other. While a pluality of different kinds of data are interchanged by serial communication which occurs at predetermined intervals, only urgent data is interchanged by interrupt signals particular to interrupt communication. Whether or not to validate an interrupt signal (whether or not to mask an interrupt) is determined on the basis of data sent by serial data communication.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit for reading the image and a stepping motor for moving the reading unit. The stepping motor is excited and driven in one of a plurality of phase excitation modes each causing a different amount of movement per unit synchronizing signal. A phase excitation mode is selected from the plurality of phase excitation modes corresponding to an enlargement or reduction ratio of the image to alter the moving speed of the reading unit corresponding to the rotation speed of the stepping motor.

Abstract: A control device for a copier is disclosure which detects an error of a drive system and which drives a photoconductive element. The device includes a motor and uses an output of a toner sensor responsive to the density of a toner image which is formed on the photoconductive element. The control device checks the drive system for an error by computing output data of the toner sensor appearing when the photoconductive element is rotated by the drive system and when it is held in a halted mode.

Abstract: The invention resides in an apparatus for the decontamination of radioactivated metallic waste by the electrolytic oxidation-reduction with an aqueous nitric acid solution containing trivalent cerium ions, i.e. the step of converting the trivalent cerium ions into tetravalent cerium ions through electrolytic oxidation and the step of dissolving the surface layer of the radioactivated metallic waste by oxidizing it with the electrolytic solution now vested with the oxidative power of the freshly produced tetravalent cerium ions and, at the same time, effecting regeneration of the tetravalent cerium ions.

Abstract: A control device for a copier varies a magnification such that images on different sizes of documents are accommodated in a single predetermined size of copy sheets. The control device includes a read only memory for storing magnification data which are optimum for various combinations of a document size, a copy sheet size and a document orientation, a proper magnification check flag indicative of whether a selected magnification is proper and a document orientation check flag indicative of whether a selected orientation of a document is proper.

Abstract: An image density control method for electrophotography which controls at least one of various image density parameters in response to values detected from different pattern areas. The image density parameters include an amount of charge deposited on a photoconductive element by a charger, bias voltage for development, toner density in a developer, amount of toner supply to a developing unit and transfer potential. At least two pattern areas having different potentials are formed on the surface of the photoconductive element by at least one of various means for forming charge patterns which include controlling the energization of the charger, controlling an illuminating lamp and projecting an image pattern.

Abstract: An image density control method for an electrophotographic apparatus is disclosed which prepares a white pattern region and a black pattern region on a photoconductive element whose electrostatic latent images are far different from each other in potential. Values relating to image densities individually associated with the two pattern regions are sensed and, based on the sensed values, parameters relating to image processing which effect image density are controlled. When any of the sensed values does not lie in a predetermined range, it is suitably compensated.

Abstract: A method of controlling an image density in electrophotography by controlling at least one of various image density parameters in response to values detected from different pattern areas, the image density parameters including an amount of charge deposited on a photoconductive element by a charger, bias voltage for development, toner concentration in a developer, amount of toner supply to a developing unit and image transfer potential. The method forms at least two pattern areas having different potentials on the surface of the photoconductive element by at least one of various means for forming charge patterns which include controlling the energization of the charger, controlling an illumination lamp and projecting an image pattern.

Abstract: A toner collection device including a toner container for collecting therein toner is provided. The present device includes a toner container provided with an inlet opening through which toner is collected, a container holder generally in the shape of a tray for holding thereon said container and means for moving said holder and container in a predetermined fashion. That is, in accordance with the present invention, the container is subjected to a periodic rocking motion such that it moves at an accelerated speed when directed in a predetermined direction and it moves at a slower speed in its returning motion. Thus, when the container is suddenly halted at the end of the going stroke, a heap of toner formed inside the container collapses to make room for further incoming toner. As a result, the packing density of the toner into the container is always insured to be above a predetermined level.

Abstract: A meter for a liquid, such as water, comprises a measuring circuit (55) for measuring those measuring periods in response to a detection pulse sequence resulting from rotation of a body (30) rotated by the liquid, each of which may be defined either by a period of one complete rotation of the body or a predetermined interval, such as six seconds. The circuit produces measurement signals representative of individual amounts of the liquid used with the individual amounts accompanied by detection errors resulting from a variable flow rate of the liquid. A totalizing circuit (61), which may comprise an ROM or consist of a microcomputer, totalizes the individual amounts with the detection errors reduced.