A one-dimensional scanner for use in an image reader in which the pitch of the electrode elements is reduced to increase the image density. An upper electrode array has a plurality of upper electrode elements arranged at a predetermined pitch and spacing in a one-dimensional scanning direction while a lower electrode array similarly has a plurality of lower electrode elements arranged at a predetermined pitch and spacing in the one-dimensional scanning direction in an opposed, spaced and stagger...

A three-dimensional weave is formed having a triple set of rods and yarns. The network of rods is placed about the generatrices of the body of revolution to be made and ordered regularly around the axis of the latter in coaxial layers of revolution and in successive radial bunches. Circumferential yarns and radial yarns are laid in helical courses and woven into said network of rods around the axis.

A one-dimensional image sensor such as may be used in scanning an original document for use in a copying system and a method for producing the sensor. Integrated drive circuit elements are formed in a relatively small region of a monocrystalline semiconductor substrate. Lead electrodes are formed on the surface of the substrate diverging outwardly from the drive circuit elements. The lead electrodes have at end portions picture element size belt-shaped electrodes. A photoconductive non-crystalli...

An X-Y scanner is illustrated which utilizes an eddy current or ultrasonic current test probe for detecting surface defects in small flat plates and the like. The apparatus includes a scanner C which travels on a pair of slide tubes (20) in the X-direction. The scanner is, in turn, carried on a carriage B which slides in the Y-direction. The scanner C is driven in the X-direction by means of a helix shaft (44) having a closed-loop helix groove (46) in which a follower pin 38 carried by scanner C...

Computer programs are provided which utilize a touchscreen to emulate three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional computer screen. One program, called personal cardfile (PCF), combines the convenience of a desktop rotary cardfile with the power of a computerized product. PCF presents an image of a rotary file, complete with "knobs" for flipping through "cards" in a cardfile, and "tabs" for selecting "cards" to be represented individually on the touchscreen. Another program, called financial c...

A dimensional gauging apparatus has a blade bearing generally flat and parallel gauging surfaces which establish the gauge thickness and are positioned within an adjustable clearance gap in a gauging operation. The blade is shaped or provided with a dead weight to cause the gauge when captured between two objects forming the gap to move or topple as the gap is opened to the gauge thickness. At least one of the parallel surfaces establishing the gauge thickness may be situated within a recess whi...

Three-dimensional impregnated filamentary materials and methods for making the same.

Method of producing a three-dimensional pattern on a resin article which comprises producing a two-dimensional pattern on a flexible sheet or web of a heat-foamable plastic material, applying heat to cause said plastic material to expand, thus forming a three-dimensional pattern, applying a release coating to the three dimensional surface of said flexible sheet or web, contacting said three-dimensional surface with a resin plastisol, curing said resin plastisol in contact with said surface to fo...

Method and media are provided for producing three-dimensional sensible objects by the intersection of radiation beams, whereby an active region is produced as a result of the intersection of said beams raising a molecule in the active region to its excited state. Particularly, non-radiation emissive active regions are formed which generate the sensible object.

A three dimensional figure is illustrated wherein looped material extends smoothly across suitable stuffing material acting as a cover therefor and as a fastener member for receiving changeable accessories having hooked underportions acting as a complimentary fastener member.