Abstract: There are provided novel pyridazinone derivatives having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring having 1-3 nitrogen atoms, which may be substituted by at least one member selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-5 alkyl, cyano, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1-5 alkylamino, C.sub.2-6 dialkylamino, C.sub.2-5 acylamino, carboxyl, C.sub.2-5 alkoxycarbonyl and carbamoyl, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen atom or C.sub.1-5 alkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form together C.sub.1-5 alkylene, and salts thereof.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an electromagnetic clutch of a vehicle to transmit a torque of the engine to the drive wheels through an engaging action thereof which is effected by a solenoid, a clutch torque to be transmitted by the clutch being varied as a function of an electric current to energize the solenoid so as to be increased with an actual speed of the engine during the engaging action of the clutch. The method or apparatus comprises: a step or device for detecting a currently required output of the engine during a period of the engaging action of the clutch; and a step or device for changing a rate of increase in the electric current relative to the actual speed of the engine, so that the rate of increase is increased as the required output of the engine is decreased. The clutch may be of magnetic powder type.

Abstract: Pump that can be applied on a container and manually operable to deliver or dispense a liquid in an atomized form. The pump comprises a hollow stem for liquid delivery or dispensing, on which a sealing gasket is mounted and downward urged by a spring. A groove communicating through holes with the cavity of the stem is provided on the lower end of the latter. The gasket, normally sealing on the stem below said groove, when upward moved upon operation of the pump, has its lower edge suddenly bent inwardly of the groove, when arriving thereat, thus suddenly and completely communicating the passage of the pressure liquid to said holes of the stem.

Abstract: Nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases are catalytically reduced in the presence of oxygen and ammonia at 200.degree. to 600.degree. C. over a catalyst of at least one catalyst component selected from the group consisting of compounds of metals of Groups 1B, 5A, 6A, 7A and 8 of the periodic table, and lanthanides and tin which is supported on a specific carrier comprising a main component of calcium silicate.

Abstract: A catalyst and a process for partially oxidizing hydrocarbons to hydrogen and carbon monoxide is provided. The catalyst consists essentially of rhodium, the rhodium being usually supported on a carrier. In the process, a mixture gas of a hydrocarbon such as naptha, gasoline and propane and an oxidizer such as air and/or oxygen is contacted with the rhodium catalyst at an elevated temperature.