All The Claims

1. A piezoelectric micro speaker comprising:
a device comprising:
a device plate comprising a front cavity therein,
a diaphragm disposed on a rear surface of the device plate overlapping the front cavity, and
a piezoelectric actuator disposed on a rear surface of the diaphragm;

a front plate disposed on a front surface of the device plate, the front plate comprising a radiation hole which communicates with the front cavity; and
a rear plate disposed on a rear surface of the device, the rear plate comprising a rear cavity formed in a front surface of the rear plate, and a vent portion which is a space which communicates with the rear cavity,
wherein the device plate further comprises at least one first vent hole which communicates with the vent portion, and the front plate further comprises at least one second vent hole which communicates with the at least one first vent hole.
2. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 1, wherein the at least one first vent hole is separated from the front cavity, and the at least one second vent hole is separated from the radiation hole.
3. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 1, wherein the rear plate has a substantially square outer circumference and the vent portion extends along a side of the rear plate.
4. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 3, wherein the piezoelectric actuator comprises a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer, and
wherein the rear plate further comprises:
a first via hole and a second via hole formed in opposite corners of the rear plate,
a first conductive plug disposed in the first via hole and connected to the first electrode layer of the piezoelectric actuator, and
a second conductive plug disposed in the second via hole and connected to the second electrode layer of the piezoelectric actuator.
5. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 3, wherein the at least one first vent hole is a slit extending along the side of the rear plate.
6. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 1, wherein the rear plate has a substantially square outer circumference, and the vent portion is formed on a corner of the rear plate.
7. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 6, wherein the piezoelectric actuator comprises a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer, and
wherein the rear plate further comprises:
a first via hole and a second via hole formed in opposite sides of the rear plate,
a first conductive plug disposed in the first via hole and connected to the first electrode layer of the piezoelectric actuator, and
a second conductive plug disposed in the second via hole and connected to the second electrode layer of the piezoelectric actuator.
8. A piezoelectric micro speaker comprising:
a device comprising:
a device plate comprising a front cavity therein,
a diaphragm disposed on a rear surface of the device plate overlapping the front cavity, and
a piezoelectric actuator disposed on a rear surface of the diaphragm;

a front plate disposed on a front surface of the device plate, the front plate comprising a radiation hole which communicates with the front cavity;
a rear plate disposed on a rear surface of the device, the rear plate comprising a rear cavity formed in a front surface of the rear plate; and
at least one vent hole which penetrates through a side surface of the micro speaker and which communicates with the rear cavity.
9. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 8, wherein the rear plate has a substantially square outer circumference, and the at least one vent hole comprises a hole along a side surface of the rear plate, wherein a lower surface of the device forms an upper wall of the vent hole.
10. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 8, wherein the piezoelectric actuator comprises a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer, and
wherein the rear plate further comprises:
a first via hole and a second via hole formed therethrough in opposite corners of the rear plate,
a first conductive plug disposed in the first via hole and connected to a first electrode of layer of the piezoelectric actuator, and
a second conductive plug disposed in the second via hole and connected to a second electrode layer of the piezoelectric actuator.
11. The piezoelectric micro speaker of claim 8, wherein the rear plate has a substantially square outer circumference, and the at lease one vent hole is a hole through a side surface of the rear plate.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. An image reading apparatus, comprising:
a body including,
an exposure glass,
a reader configured to read an image of an original sheet through the exposure glass, and
a guide disposed on the exposure glass and configured to support the original sheet, the guide including first and second positioners disposed in upstream and downstream ends of a sheet conveyance direction; and

an auto document feeder configured to be swingably moved between an open position and a closed position relative to the body and to feed the original sheet onto the exposure glass when situated at the closed position, the auto document feeder including,
a press configured to press the original sheet onto the exposure glass, and
a regulator mounted to the press and including first and second slanted portions respectively, and configured to contact the respective first and second positioners of the guide at the first and second slanted ends in the upstream and downstream ends of the sheet conveyance direction when the auto document feeder is situated at the closed position so as to form a slit between the exposure glass and the press, the slit allowing the original sheet to pass therethrough.
2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulator regulates a clearance between the press and the exposure glass when the auto document feeder is situated at the closed position.
3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein the positioners have a shape corresponding to a shape of the regulator and configured to contact the regulator.
4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulator has a symmetrical shape in upstream and downstream sides in a conveyance direction of the original sheet.
5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of the slanted portions contacts an apex of the positioner.
6. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:
a pressing member configured to apply a pressure downward to the press.
7. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the guide includes a fixing member configured to fix the exposure glass to the body.
8. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulator is integrally molded with the press.
9. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulator is separately molded from the press.
10. The image reading apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the regulator is jointed with the press by caulking.
11. The image reading apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the pressing member includes a spring.
12. An image reading apparatus, comprising:
a body including,
an exposure glass,
a reader configured to read an image of an original sheet through the exposure glass, and
means for guiding disposed on the exposure glass and for supporting the original sheet, and including a first and second means for positioning disposed in upstream and downstream ends of a sheet conveyance direction; and

an auto document feeder configured to be swingably moved between an open position and a closed position relative to the body and to feed the original sheet onto the exposure glass when situated at the closed position, the auto document feeder including,
means for pressing the original sheet onto the exposure glass, and
means for contacting the means for guiding, including first and second slanted portions respectively disposed in upstream and downstream ends of a sheet conveyance direction, to contact the first and second means for positioning at both of the first and second slanted portions in the upstream and downstream ends of the sheet conveyance direction when the auto document feeder is situated at the closed position so as to form a slit between the exposure glass and the means for pressing, the slit allowing the original sheet to pass therethrough, the means for contacting being mounted to the means for pressing.
13. The image reading apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising:
means for applying a pressure downward to the means for pressing.

1. Adsorbent molded article for use within a housing,
said adsorbent molded article comprising as constituent materials thereof:
granular adsorbent; and
binder;
wherein an adsorbent molded article having volume of about 98 mm3, when placed in a cell of about 14.3 cm3 capacity having an air intake and an air outlet, supplied via said air intake with a continuous 50 cm3min flow of hydrated gas having a dew point of about \u221215\xb0 C., and measured for the percentage of moisture removed from hydrated gas exiting via said air outlet, takes about 10 hours or more for said percentage of moisture removed to reach about 30% or less.
2. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 wherein said granular adsorbent are coated partially or completely with an absorption-regulating substance.
3. Adsorbent molded article for use within a housing, comprising as constituent materials thereof:
granular adsorbent coated partially or completely with an absorption-regulating substance; and
binder resin.
4. Porous adsorbent molded article according to claim 1.
5. Porous adsorbent molded article according to claim 2.
6. Porous adsorbent molded article according to claim 3.
7. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 wherein said granular adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent.
8. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 2 wherein said granular adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent.
9. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 3 wherein said granular adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent.
10. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 4 wherein said granular adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent.
11. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 6 wherein said granular adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent.
12. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 wherein said adsorbent is an alkaline earth metal oxide.
13. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 3 wherein said adsorbent is an alkaline earth metal oxide.
14. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 wherein said absorption-regulating substance is fatty acid andor derivative thereof.
15. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 3 wherein said absorption-regulating substance is fatty acid andor derivative thereof.
16. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 wherein said binder is fluororesin andor polyolefin resin.
17. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 3 wherein said binder is fluororesin andor polyolefin resin.
18. Adsorbent molded article according claim 1 wherein said binder is polytetrafluoroethylene.
19. Adsorbent molded article according claim 3 wherein said binder is polytetrafluoroethylene.
20. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 1 having spectral reflectance factor in accordance with JIS Z 8722 Method b is of 0.7.
21. Adsorbent molded article according to claim 3 having spectral reflectance factor in accordance with JIS Z 8722 Method b is of 0.7.
22. Adsorbent unit for use within a housing wherein said adsorbent unit comprises adsorbent molded article according to claim 1.
23. Adsorbent unit for use within a housing wherein said adsorbent unit comprises adsorbent molded article according to claim 3.
24. Adsorbent unit according to claim 22 wherein said adsorbent molded article is provided at least in part with a pressure sensitive adhesive portion or bonding adhesive portion.
25. Adsorbent unit according to claim 23 wherein said adsorbent molded article is provided at least in part with a pressure sensitive adhesive portion or bonding adhesive portion.
26. Adsorbent unit according to claim 22 wherein said adsorbent molded article is contained within a containing structure composed at least in part of breathable sheet material.
27. Adsorbent unit according to claim 23 wherein said adsorbent molded article is contained within a containing structure composed at least in part of breathable sheet material.
28. Adsorbent unit according to claim 26 wherein said breathable sheet material is porous polytetrafluoroethylene film.
29. Adsorbent unit according to claim 27 wherein said breathable sheet material is porous polytetrafluoroethylene film.
30. Adsorbent unit according to claim 26 wherein said containing structure is unified with the housing.
31. Adsorbent unit according to claim 27 wherein said containing structure is unified with the housing.
32. Housing having in the interior thereof adsorbent molded article according to claim 1.
33. Housing having in the interior thereof adsorbent molded article according to claim 3.
34. Housing having in the interior thereof adsorbent unit according to claim 22.
35. Housing having in the interior thereof adsorbent unit according to claim 23.
36. Housing according to claim 1 which is a semi-hermetic enclosure.
37. Housing according to claim 3 which is a semi-hermetic enclosure.
38. Organic electroluminescent element comprising housing according to claim 32.
39. Organic electroluminescent element comprising housing according to claim 33.
40. Hard disk drive unit comprising housing according to claim 32.
41. Hard disk drive unit comprising housing according to claim 33.
42. Granular adsorbent for use in an adsorbent molded article, wherein said granular adsorbent surfaces are coated in part or totally with an absorption-regulating substance.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A substantially planar glazing, comprising:
a ply of glazing material;
a ply of plastic material bonded to the ply of glazing material;
at least first and second antennas, embedded in the ply of plastic material;
at least first and second conductors, connected to the first and second antennas;
wherein the first and second conductors are in direct current isolation from each other, configured so that the first conductor runs adjacent to, and substantially parallel to, the second conductor, so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween;
wherein the first and second conductors are embedded at different depths in the thickness of the ply of plastic material such that when viewed along a line perpendicular to the plane of the glazing one conductor is at least partially obscured by the other.
2. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein the average distance between the first and second conductors is less than 1 millimetre.
3. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein the first and second conductors fully overlap each other in the direction of the thickness of the ply of plastic material.
4. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein a contact is on a surface of the ply of glazing material in direct current isolation from the first and second conductors and the contact overlaps at least one conductor so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween.
5. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein a contact has conductive connection to the first conductor and is in direct current isolation from the second conductor, so that the first and second conductors share a single connection to an external circuit via the contact so enabling a transfer of signals from the first and second conductors to the external circuit.
6. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein a flexible conductor in direct current connection with a contact is folded around an edge of the ply of glazing material.
7. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein the second conductor is thinner than the first conductor.
8. A glazing according to claim 7, wherein the thin second conductor is connected to a thin second antenna which is positioned in a vision area of the glazing.
9. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein at least one conductor is at least partially hidden from view by an obscuration band.
10. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein a third conductor is configured adjacent to a portion of the first conductor, wherein the first and second conductors are in direct current isolation from the third conductor and the third conductor is substantially parallel to the portion, so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween.
11. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein the length of the second conductor is selected to be approximately equal to an odd multiple of a quarter of an effective wavelength in the glazing Lambda Effective corresponding to a resonant frequency f, such that the second conductor and the first conductor form a transmission line acting as a band-pass filter, and signals in the second conductor in a bandwidth centred on frequency f are transferred to the first conductor by alternating current coupling.
12. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein at least one conductor is insulated wire and the wire diameter, including insulation, is less than 0.21 millimetres.
13. A method of manufacturing a glazing, comprising:
providing a ply of glazing material;
providing a ply of plastic material, bonded to the ply of glazing material;
providing at least first and second antennas, embedded in the ply of plastic material;
providing at least first and second conductors, connected to the first and second antennas;
wherein the first and second conductors are in direct current isolation from each other, configured so that at least a portion of the first conductor runs adjacent to, and substantially parallel to, a portion of the second conductor, so that alternating current coupling occurs therebetween; and
embedding the first and second conductors at different depths in the ply of plastic material such that when viewed along a line perpendicular to the plane of the glazing one conductor is at least partially obscured by the other.
14. A method according to claim 14, further comprising configuring the first and second conductors to fully overlap each other in the direction of the thickness of the ply of plastic material.
15. A method according to claim 13, wherein the embedding of the first and second conductors comprises embedding the first and second conductors by means of an ultrasonic soldering tool having a tip of width less than or equal to 4 millimetres.
16. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein at least one conductor is insulated wire and the wire diameter, including insulation, is less than 0.16 millimetres.
17. A glazing according to claim 1, wherein at least one conductor is insulated wire and the wire diameter, including insulation, is less than 0.09 millimetres.