Abstract: The exposure apparatus and the substrate processing unit is connected via an in-line I/F portion. In addition, information on the substrate carriage is communicated in between the control unit of the exposure apparatus side and the control unit of the substrate processing unit, and both units decide their next operation that contribute to improving the processing capacity related to the wafer carriage, before actually starting the operation. Therefore, the throughput of the series of wafer processing performed by the substrate processing unit and the exposure apparatus can be improved, and as a consequence, becomes possible to improve the productivity of the device. In this case, for example, information on the predicted time or the expected time when the substrate can be received or sent out is reciprocally communicated between both units.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain an image of a subject in a desired pose. To attain this object, an image extracting apparatus according to the present invention is provided with an image database in which a plurality of images is stored, detecting means (S104) for detecting the orientation of a subject in an image, and extracting means (S106) for extracting an image including a subject in a predetermined orientation (S102) from the image database based on the result of the detection by the detecting means.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toner concentration control device which can measure the concentration of toner stably in an extended period of time without influenced by the shape of a developer stirring mixer rib and mounting position of a toner concentration detecting censer, with a result the stagnation or adhesion of toner in the proximity of the toner concentration detecting censer is eliminated, by so composing a toner concentration control device having a toner concentration censer for detecting magnetically the concentration of toner mounted facing a developer stirring mixer in a developing vessel, so that a waveform detection means which detects the output of the toner concentration censer for at least over one cycle before a toner supply means is activated, and an about-minimum value judging means which judges the minimum value or its vicinity detected by the waveform detection means are provided, and an about-minimum detection means is activated on the basis of the value judged as minimum or its

Abstract: When it is judged that a sheet S is not an ordinary paper but a thick paper or an OHP film sheet, or that the arrival of the sheet S at a pair of timing rollers 48 is delayed due to a slip for example beyond an allowable period of time, a controller 70 judges that a condition for transferring or fixing an image on the sheet S is not met. As a result, a secondary transfer roller 34 and a cleaner 38 are retreated from an intermediate transfer belt 12, and in this state, the intermediate transfer belt 12 carrying a toner image I thereon is made idle at least about one revolution without transferring the image I.

Abstract: This invention relates to a print control apparatus having a function of acquiring detailed data about print processing. A printer driver (101c) generates print data such as a PDL interpretable by a printer on the basis of command data transferred from a GDI (101b). The number of sheets is counted for the generated data in accordance with not only the number of sheets to be printed but also many settings such as the number of pages laid out on one sheet, paper size, color information, and double-side printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a developing apparatus that has a developing container for containing a developer therein, a developer carrying member provided in an opening portion of the developing container, the developer carrying member developing an electrostatic image on an image bearing member, and seal member provided in the opening portion for preventing leakage of the developer from an end portion of the opening portion, the seal member contacting with the end portion of the developer carrying member except for an end edge thereof.

Abstract: A document printer/copier comprises a pair of drum-support members for rotatably supporting an image-recording drum and, optionally, an intermediate image-transfer drum. At least one of such drum-support members is adapted to be decoupled from the drum(s) it supports and be moved to a position within the machine frame in which it does interfere with the replacement of the drum(s)'s outer layer. Preferably, such member comprises a selectively energizable clamp which, when energized, clamps onto an axle bearing of a drum and thereby supports the drum for rotation. When de-energized, the clamp releases the drum bearing, enabling the drum-support member to be slid axially along the drum axis to a position spaced from the drum axle, and thereafter pivoted to a position spaced from the drum axis where it does not interfere with drum servicing and/or replacement.

Abstract: To prevent deterioration of charge performance, which is caused by wear of a gap control member that keeps a charge roller into non-contact with the image carrier, the charge roller is brought into contact with a surface of a photosensitive drum via a pair of tape members as the gap control member that contacts with a coat and non-charge portion of the photosensitive drum. A gap G can be formed between an effective charge width portion of the charge roller and the surface of the photosensitive drum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of outputting a recording medium on which forgery-inhibited data of a certificate of residence, securities, or the like which is obtained through a communication network such as a computer network and is inhibited to be forged by copying is printed directly from a printer without using a copy forgery preventing sheet. A recording medium outputting system of the invention is constructed by connecting a LAN having a DB server managing transmission/reception of data to/from a database disposed in a city office or the like, and a number of LANs each having a terminal and a printer installed in stores such as convenience stores via a communication line and the Internet.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a plurality of recording medium supply units, an offset amount memory, and a timing control unit. The recording medium supply units supply recording media. The offset amount memory stores an offset amount for each recording medium supply unit. Each offset amount is for compensating for positional shift in a recording medium supplied from a corresponding recording medium supply unit. The timing control unit retrieves, from offset amount memory, an offset amount corresponding to a presently used recording medium supply unit and performs image forming operations at a timing corrected by the retrieved offset amount.

Abstract: A printer implements printing(printer jobs) of the data received from personal computers and printing(copier jobs) of the data scanned through a copier functional device. When a user approaches the printer, a user identifying portion identifies the ID number(user name) of this user. If a printer job of this user name has been registered in the management memory of the printer, it is determined whether the printer job of this user name is ‘allowed’ to make an interrupt and whether the priority of this printer job is higher than that of the copier job. After confirmation of these facts, the printer job of this user name is started by making an interrupt.

Abstract: A printing device is described that has a print head held displaceably on a print-head holder. To achieve a relative movement between the print head and a medium to be printed, the print-head holder is configured such that during printing it can be moved in a first line with respect to a base element, between a first longitudinal position and a second longitudinal position. An offsetting device is provided which permits a printing of images offset from one another transversely with respect to an imaginary line and which is configured to offset the print head relative to the print-head holder from a first transverse position into at least a second transverse position spaced apart from the first transverse position, transversely with respect to the imaginary line.

Abstract: A recording member feeding device feeds a recording member such as a sheet in an image recording apparatus such as a copying machine. The recording member feeding device has a feeding rotary unit, a driving unit for driving the feeding rotary unit, and a driving power transmitting unit for transmitting he power of the driving unit to the feeding rotary unit. The recording member feeding device further has a rotation detecting unit for detecting the number of rotations of a rotary part in the rotary driving unit or in the driving power transmitting unit. The feeding rotary unit feeds the recording member by a length which is determined by the number of complete rotations detected by the rotation detecting units.

Abstract: A networked printing system has the capability of selecting a particular paper feeding slot of a printer by designating a paper name assigned to that particular paper feeding slot. Thus, an optimum printing operation is performed by the printer assigned that paper name. A controller communicates with the respective printers and produces a paper name information table. A paper name list is then produced according to this paper name information table. In accordance with the paper name list, a list of selectable paper names is displayed on a printing operation control screen. If a particular paper name is selected by a user from this list, then a printer assigned the selected paper name is retrieved from the paper name information table, and the retrieve printer is employed as the destination to which printing information is output.

Abstract: A pump and liquid applicator apparatus for physically disadvantaged persons, but beneficial to all persons in showers, bathtubs and at the beach. The apparatus allows elderly and handicapped persons to apply health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas. It has a flexible reservoir for storing and dispersing liquid health or beauty products through an applicator. The applicator is attached to an end portion of a slender elongated tubular member with a single or plurality of ball and socket joints. In a first aspect of the invention, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through an open cell pad. In a second aspect, when the reservoir is squeezed, a portion of a stored liquid is dispersed through a plurality of small apertures. The elongated tubular member and ball and socket joints allow a user to apply the health and beauty products to difficult and heretofore inaccessible body areas.

Abstract: An adjustable and economical finger stylus useful in operating a touch sensitive screen and for entering data in, e.g., a personal data assistant (PDA). The adjustable elements of the finger stylus provide for rapid, convenient and significant adjustability while comfortably securing the stylus to the finger during use. Once sized, the stylus can readily be slipped on and off the user's finger as needed.

Abstract: A handwriting instrument consists of a top part (1) and a connected intermediate part (2), on the end of which a tip (3) is fastened. To make it possible to insert the intermediate part (2) into the top part (1) rapidly and securely during the assembly of the handwriting instrument, there are two detent elements (5) and two lead-in bevels (8) on the top part (1), which guide two flexible studs (4) into the detent elements (5), where the studs (4) are locked. A sleeve (11) fastened to the intermediate part (2) by means of a bayonet connection (13, 21; 12, 14, 20) covers the studs (4) and the detent elements (5). For easy handling of the writing instrument, there is a grip (18) made of non-slip but soft rubber on the intermediate part (2).

Abstract: An application liquid reservoir (collector) that is made to achieve an object of the invention is the application liquid reservoir which reserves the application liquid in the vicinity of an application liquid guide that is interposed between an application liquid cartridge and an applicator. Said application liquid reservoir is comprised of a cylinder having an inner hole to receive an ink guide and fin means projecting from the said cylinder. Said fin means includes a plurality of fins that stand parallel to axial direction of the inner hole at predetermined intervals, said annular application liquid reserving slots being defined between said respective adjacent two fins such that said application liquid reserving slot are set to be narrower in part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in drill slip assemblies for use in holding a drill pipe or other tubular member in a vertical position above or within a wellbore. The invention comprises a plurality of slip segments assembled in a slip bowl, each segment containing a plurality of dies which grip the tubular member to prevent any axial displacement. The invention provides at least three improvements over prior art drill slips. First, the outer surface of the slip segment assembly, particularly the lower nose region, is fully supported by the inner surface of the slip bowl such that no portion of the slip segment assembly extends below the bowl. Second, the slip segments are fabricated from forged steel, making them more durable and able to carry higher loads. Third, each die in the lowermost set of hardened dies is fabricated having a rounded bottom end with a tapered profile to complement the rounded bottom of the axial grooves cut into each slip segment.

Abstract: A landscaping tile for stabilizing hillsides is disclosed. The landscaping tile includes a top surface which is textured to simulate a bed of gravel, river rocks, or the like. The landscaping tile is flexible and conforms to the topography of the land. The landscaping tile is secured to the ground using a plurality of stakes. The stakes may be driven through preformed holes defined directly in the tile, or through a border frame which overlaps the tile.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for disposing of an offshore platform jacket by suspending the jacket in one piece under a tow vessel, towing it to the disposal site and safely and quickly releasing the jacket at the disposal site. Once the jacket foundation piles have been severed, the first end of the jacket is lifted using a derrick barge crane or winch connected to a first lift rigging means until the first lift rigging means engages with a first release means. The second end is lifted in a similar manner with a second lift rigging means and a second release means until the jacket is suspended substantially beneath the tow vessel. The lift rigging means include a spreader bar having at least one skid shoe attached thereto, at least two padeyes attached at opposite ends of the spreader bar, a lift sling attached to the padeyes and at least two jacket support slings. Each release means is attached to the tow vessel and includes at least one rocker beam having a connector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting tool assembly having a cutting insert holder and a cutting insert. The cutting insert holder has a clamping jaw, a base jaw and an inner side surface extending therebetween. An insert pocket is defined between the two jaws and the inner side surface. The inner side surface is provided with a positioning member. A clamping screw passes through the upper clamping jaw and is threadingly connected to the lower clamping jaw. The cutting insert has a central body portion having a side surface provided with a location member which is engaged by the positioning member whereby the axial location of the cutting insert is fixed.

Abstract: A power hand drill has a subsurface object locator for detecting the presence of an object beneath a surface being probed with the locator. The drill has a housing with a flat accessory mounting surface having a pair of attachment tabs. The locator has a locator housing with a flat base and a pair of key hole slots engaged with the tabs for detachably mounting the locator housing to the accessory mounting surface of the drill housing. The locator includes sensing circuitry contained within the locator housing for detecting subsurface objects and has an object indicator mounted to the locator housing and connected to the sensing circuitry for indicating the presence of a subsurface object. A contoured surface on the locator housing provides a handrest for gripping when operating the drill.

Abstract: According to this invention, introduction of dynamic, closed-loop force and position control over press rolls of a planer or infeed table provides a dramatic increase in capability, performance, and reliability, as compared to the prior art.

Abstract: A multiple tiered cargo trailer comprised of a lower trailer deck and an upper trailer deck that permits the upper deck to lower itself down onto the lower deck for loading. The trailer's lower deck is suspended on an axle assembly with wheels that will facilitate transportation of the trailer. Additionally, the lower deck also contains a yoke extending to the towing vehicle that is adapted to mate to a hitch. The trailer contains pivotally attached support legs extending upwards from the lower trailer deck to the upper trailer deck. These support legs permit the upper deck to be lowered to the lower deck by moving the upper deck rearward. The activator to lower and raise the upper deck to and from the lower deck includes winch mast, winch, cable, and pulley systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a container closure sealing washer pre-assembly (40) comprising at least one part (42) of one material integrally formed with another part (44) of another material, preferably both materials are resiliently deformable, elastomers, with said one material being capable of greater compression than said another material and being a nitrile rubber and said another material being more inert to or compatible with given container contents than said one material and being an ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer rubber; the sealing washer may be used in combination with an insert (10) having a body (12) with a radially extending flange (14), the sealing washer being stretched about and thereby retained on the flanged insert and assuming a cylindrical to frusto-conic shape with at least said one part tightly in contact with the insert body and the said another part proximate to or contacting the insert flange; and the combination may be included in a closure for a container (22) with the flanged insert l

Abstract: A fastener system includes a screw or bolt having two interleaved helical threads which bracket a helicoil. The helicoil expands and torques by various means to maintain hold and purchase between the screw coil combination and the substrate into which the screw and helicoil are inserted even when the substrate recedes a significant distance from the screw and helicoil combination. The two interleaved threads hold the coil and prevent it from rolling over the threads in high load applications.

Abstract: A male screw 1 is divided along a partial length from the head 2 to a part of the shank 3 by a second groove 7 into at least two portions 11, 12. The portions 11, 12 divided by the second groove 7 have their outer peripheral surfaces extending obliquely so that a diameter of the male screw 1 reduces progressively downward from the head 2.

Abstract: A three-sided, progressively-formed threaded fastener is comprised of a plurality of planar longitudinal faces intersecting at corner areas. Shank tabs extend downward from the bottom of each of the faces at the base of the fastener. Threaded regions along the inside surface of the planar faces are coined indentations applied during the formation of the fastener. A plurality of wedge-shaped protrusions extend downward from the corner areas at the base of the fastener. The combination of shank tabs and wedge-shaped protrusions form a clinch profile along the bottom of the fastener so that it may can be affixed to a sheet of metal by clinch fit.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a cart loading machine that provides for improved operating efficiencies, and includes a cart loading station, an infeed conveyor, a pattern forming area, a carrier sheet and wiping mechanism, and a fork loading apparatus. The cart loading station includes a framework defining a cart loading position and a cart waiting position. With the carrier in its extended position having carried a fully formed pattern to the cart loading position, a wiping mechanism is extended from beneath the carrier plate to contact the bundles as they sit on the carrier so that when the carrier moves back to its retracted position, the bundles are blocked and stripped therefrom. The wiping mechanism is then retracted below the carrier to permit the loading of a subsequent pattern of bundles thereon. This wiping mechanism eliminates the need for an overhanging blocking mechanism thereby permitting more efficient loader design and easier access to the pattern forming and bundle stripping areas.

Abstract: A box opening machine adapted to opening a pre-packaged box containing coin rolls and emptying the coin rolls into a coin roll cassette. The invention provides a platform with a box slicer. The box is pushed over a platform work surface whereby the box bottom is sliced opened. The sliced box is then slid over a loading hopper wherein the box contents are emptied. The coin rolls from the box are then channeled into a coin roll cassette. The empty box is discarded.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving apparatus (10) adapted to be pushed forward of a pushing vehicle (17). The apparatus (10) includes a plurality of golf ball collecting units (11-15) coupled to main frame assembly (16) and at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to swivel relative to the main frame assembly (16). Additionally, at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to move up and down relative to the main frame assembly (16).

Abstract: A method of verifying proper coupling of an implement assembly to a lift arm assembly by an operator who is located in a cab of a work machine is disclosed. The work machine includes the implement assembly and the lift arm assembly. The implement assembly includes a hinge plate. The hinge plate has a first coupling aperture extending therethrough. The lift arm assembly has a lift arm and a cylinder. The cylinder is secured to the lift arm. The method includes the step of actuating the cylinder so as to move a pin from a first pin position to a second pin position. The pin is spaced apart from the first coupling aperture when the pin is located in the first pin position. The pin extends through the first coupling aperture when the pin is located in the second pin position.

Abstract: A semiconductor processing system comprises a first vacuum processing unit and a second vacuum processing unit connected thereto. The first and second vacuum processing units respectively comprise I/O transfer chambers. Casings of the transfer chambers are connected to each other, and a common transfer robot is arranged in the casings. The transfer robot is moved along horizontal guide rails and formed by connecting rails of the transfer chambers. A rail adjusting mechanism is provided to obtain linearity of the horizontal rails.

Abstract: The variable-capacity turbine according to this invention is provided with a nozzle adjustment mechanism, having a nozzle drive components, a lever and nozzle vane, would all be housed at the inner side of the scroll in the turbine casing. This would reduce the axial length of the turbine and make it more compact, and thus easier to install in a car. It would also avoid the problem of the center casing becoming too complex. There would be fewer assembly and disassembly processes, and the turbine would be easier for maintenance. This variable-capacity turbine has nozzle drive members for the nozzles which is connected to an actuator that causes the drives member to rotate around the shaft turbine; and a nozzle adjustment mechanism which includes a number of connectors to link the nozzle drive members to the nozzle vanes.

Abstract: A swash plate type compressor of variable capacity type including a rotary drive shaft, a swash plate carried by the drive shaft such that its inclination angle is variable, and such that the swash plate is rotated with the drive shaft, pistons slidably fitted in cylinder bores and engaging a radially outer portion of the swash plate, each piston being reciprocated between compression and suction stroke ends by rotation of the swash plate, the radially outer portion including a compression-end circumferential part engaging each piston located at the compression stroke end, a swash plate angle adjusting device for adjusting the inclination angle between a minimum and a maximum angle, and wherein the_swash plate has a first center point at the maximum inclination angle and a second center point at the minimum inclination angle, each of the center points being an intersection between an intermediate plane of the swash plate which is intermediate in the thickness direction and a centerline of the swash plate, the

Abstract: In the piston type variable displacement compressor of the present invention, in the crank chamber 5 in which the crank mechanism is arranged, the outlet 28A of the gas supply passage 28, for supplying refrigerant from the discharge chamber 22, is open at an upper position of the crank mechanism in the peripheral wall section of the housing. The control valve 29 is arranged in the middle of the gas supply passage 28, so that a flow rate of the refrigerant supplied into the crank chamber 5 via the gas supply passage 28 can be adjusted. Mist-like lubricant is mixed with the refrigerant. Therefore, even when the flow rate of the refrigerant is low, the crank chamber 5 can be excellently lubricated.

Abstract: A shaft sealing assembly is located in a suction chamber of a swash plate type compressor to seal the space between a drive shaft and a housing. A first end portion of the drive shaft is supported by a first radial bearing. A second end portion of the drive shaft is supported by a second radial bearing. The suction chamber is closer to the first end portion of the drive shaft than the first radial bearing is. An axial passage is formed in the drive shaft to connect the suction chamber to the crank chamber. An inlet of the axial passage is closer to the second end portion than the second radial bearing is. An outlet of the axial passage is closer to the second end portion than the first radial bearing is.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger for an internal combustion engine has an exhaust-gas turbine in the exhaust tract and a compressor in the intake tract, the exhaust-gas turbine and the compressor being connected via a shaft which is supported in a casing of the exhaust-gas turbocharger via at least one bearing. In order to improve the efficiency of the turbocharger, the bearing has a non-contact design, in that, when the exhaust-gas turbocharger is in operation, the shaft is held at a distance from, and so as to be virtually free of friction with, a bearing receptacle fixed to the casing.

Abstract: A power supply feeds a dc voltage to an operational amplifier at an inverting input while a motor current command value is input to the operational amplifier at a non-inverting input and when a dc voltage being supplied to a power amplifier varies the operational amplifier responds to the voltage variation by adjusting the motor current command value to alter a control signal applied to a motor control circuit and thus reduce revolution-rate variation.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a particularly simple and inexpensive process for manufacturing tin/tungsten composite elements having a thickness of between 1 mm and 6 mm, such as spherical shot for hunting cartridges or fishing sinkers, from a tin/tungsten powder blend.

Abstract: A method of sterilizing liquid is performed by providing a vibrationally stirring apparatus having a vibration generating unit containing a vibration motor (14), a vibrating rod (7) operationally connected to the vibration generating unit, vibration vanes (10) fixed to the vibrating rod, and vibration vane fixing members (9) for fixing the vibration vanes to the vibrating rod, wherein the vibration vane (10) has a surface made of sterilizing metal and the vibration vane fixing member (9) is made of magnetic field generating material; submerging the vibration vanes and the vibration vane fixing members in the liquid (LIQ) taken in a treatment tank (13); and vibrating the vibration vane at an amplitude of 0.1 to 15.0 mm and at a vibrational frequency of 200 to 1000 times per minute by the vibration generating unit to cause vibrationally stirring of the liquid, thereby sterilizing the liquid.

Abstract: A liquid flash-dry aerosol disinfectant composition comprising a flash vaporization component and an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent, said flash vaporization component being able, once the flash-dry disinfectant composition is sprayed in aerosol form onto a surface, to flash vaporize so as to leave an essentially dry surface having antimicrobial agent deposited thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microarray printing system and methods of printing probe microarrays. The system has a print-head formed of one or more capillary bundle, such as light-guiding capillaries. The bundles may especially be bundles of capillaries that provide a large number of probes on the surface of a substrate. Methods of registering or correlating the distal and proximal ends of the capillaries are also provided. Further, the invention provides methods and equipment for identifying defective microarrays that are missing one or more probes from the surface of the microarray.

Abstract: In order to provide an automatic testing apparatus with improved reliability of test results, capable of conducting automatically such operations as sterile testing, microorganism limit testing, insoluble particulate measurement testing, divided portion testing for chemical analysis and chemical reaction testing, etc., and capable of accommodating changes in the specimen or the test container with each sample as well as changes in operating procedures with each sample so as to eliminate the possibility of human error and prevent contamination of the operating environment by human hands, the automatic testing apparatus of the present invention prepares a sample by mounting a set of various pieces of equipment including the specimen or test containers required to be changed with every sample atop a same work base and providing that work base as a unit to within the operating range of a robot, with the robot then handling the various pieces of equipment atop the work base to prepare the sample.

Abstract: The instrument includes a cartridge carousel assembly which receives analytical cartridges. The cartridges are self-contained units which incorporate a sample metering/separation system which is operated by centrifugal force. The cartridge carousel is composed of a cartridge rotor plate which includes a center and a plurality of cartridge ports which are located in spaced relation radially outward from the center of the plate. The cartridge ports include a cartridge dock which is shaped to receive the cartridges and a balance weight dock which is located radially inward from the cartridge dock. The cartridge dock is shaped to receive a balance weight. A locking mechanism is provided which holds the cartridge in the cartridge dock during rotation of the cartridge rotor plate. A balancing mechanism is provided which includes a balance weight which is movable to the balance weight dock when a cartridge is inserted into the cartridge dock.

Abstract: A dual-manifold assembly is provided for the rapid, parallel transfer of liquid reagents from a microtiter plate to a solid state microelectronic device having biological sensors integrated thereon. The assembly includes aspiration and dispense manifolds connected by a plurality of conduits. In operation, the aspiration manifold is actuated such that the aspiration manifold is seated onto an array of reagent-filled wells of the microtiter plate. The wells are pressurized to force reagent through conduits toward the dispense manifold. A pressure pulse provided by a standard ink-jet printhead ejects nanoliter-to-picoliter droplets of reagent through an array of printhead orifices and onto test sites on the surface of the microelectronic device.

Abstract: An improved polyamidation system and control system for producing a polyamide from molten dicarboxylic acid monomer and molten diamine monomer. The polyamidation control system measures the molar ratio of the molten dicarboxylic acid monomer and molten diamine monomer with a partially polymerized mixture. A feed forward control algorithm is employed within the control system to determine the extent to which the ratio of the initial reactants must be altered prior to mixing in order to produce the resulting polyamide having stoichiometrically balanced molar ratio.

Abstract: A process for separating metal chlorides from the hot, gaseous reaction mixture (crude gas) formed in the reaction of technical-grade silicon with hydrogen chloride, in which the crude gas is introduced into a circulated suspension of metal chlorides in chlorosilanes, the temperature of the crude gas is reduced from its introduction temperature to the temperature of the three-phase gas/liquid/solid mixture formed on introduction of the crude gas into the suspension partly by direct cooling resulting from vaporization of chlorosilanes and partly by indirect cooling, part of the resulting suspension of metal chlorides in liquid chlorosilanes is recirculated to the introduction point of the crude gas and the metal chlorides are separated from the other part of the suspension.

Abstract: A catalyst-adsorbent for purification of exhaust gases, comprising a monolithic carrier and a catalyst-adsorbent layer formed thereon, the catalyst-adsorbent layer comprising a catalyst for reduction of the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides emitted from internal combustion engines and an adsorbent for reduction of the hydrocarbons emitted during the cold start of said engines, the catalyst being composed mainly of catalyst particles each comprising a heat-resistant inorganic oxide and at least one noble metal selected from Pt, Pd and Rh, loaded thereon, the catalyst containing at least catalyst particles each comprising a heat-resistant inorganic oxide and 2-30% by weight, based on said oxide, of Pd loaded thereon, the adsorbent comprising adsorbent particles composed mainly of zeolite.