Abstract: A driving force transmission apparatus is provided for a twin clutch transmission with two clutches, that are controlled a gear change control without a torque cutting out to reduce slapping sounds of the gears by performing a pre-shift operation before the gear shift control. For instance, in an up-shift operation from second speed to third speed, the clutch that transmits torque to the third speed gear set is slip-engaged and one gear of the third speed gear set is connected through a synchronous engagement device to a countershaft. During the pre-shift, a sub torque transmission path that is formed transmits engine torque of the engine, a crankshaft, the clutch, a first input shaft, the third speed gear set, the countershaft, and a differential gear system, preventing the first input shaft from becoming idle and the slapping sound of the gears in an engagement part of the third speed gear set.

Abstract: A video system for reproducing, recording and editing moving images, an abnormality state of the video system or images is automatically detected from the reproduced images, the reproduced images detected as in the abnormality state is recorded as a still image which is displayed on a display screen.

Abstract: An air bag device having a switch adapted to be operated when a breakable cover member covering an air bag module mounted in the steering wheel is pushed. Particularly, H-shaped tear lines, including grooves of a V-shape in section, are defined in an inner surface of the cover member. The tear lines are broken by a pressure resulting from the expansion of the air bag to open a lid defined in the cover member. A pair of ridges are integrally formed on the cover member astride a central one of the tear lines. The rigidity of the rear cover member is enhanced by the ridges, whereby the deformation of the cover member is prevented. Thus, the cover member can be slid smoothly to ensure the reliable operation of the switch.

Abstract: Azole derivatives of the formula I wherein R14, R15 are each independently hydrogen or fluorine, T is a group of the formula: wherein R9 is pyrrolidinyl or a group A—NH—B—, A is hydrogen or straight-chain or branched C1-C5 alkyl; B is straight-chain or branched C1-C4 alkylene, —CH2—CONH—CH2 or —CH2CH2CH2—CH(NH2); and X− is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds, and hydrates and solvates of the compounds of formula I and the salts thereof can be used in the production of medicaments for treating fungal infections and mycoses.

Abstract: In an inflatable air bag system for restraining a vehicle occupant in case of a high acceleration situation such as a vehicle crash comprising a casing accommodating a folded air bag therein, the casing is adapted to be installed into an opening of an instrument panel facing the vehicle occupant. The casing is relatively securely attached to the vehicle body at its lower end, but is simply secured to the instrument panel at its upper end by means of a slot and projection engagement structure which is adapted to be engaged as a result of fully inserting the casing in the opening. Thus, the work involved in installing the air bag system is simplified, but the casing is secured in a sufficiently stable fashion because the slot and projection engagement structure is highly effective in restraining the rotating movement of the casing around its fixedly secured lower end. In use, this structure allows the casing to be securely supported against the reaction caused by the deployment of the air bag.

Abstract: In a passive restraint system for a vehicle occupant using an inflatable air bag, an open base end of the air bag is clamped between an air bag housing for accommodating the air bag in its folded state and an inflator housing for receiving an inflator for producing the inflating gas therein. Thus, the base end of the air bag can be attached securely and tightly to the air bag system in a highly simple manner. The air bag housing diverges toward the opening for deploying the air bag, and the air bag can be therefore rapidly deployed without encountering any substantial resistance from the air bag housing. Also, the diverging shape of the air bag housing allows the air bag housing to be laterally deformed to absorb the energy of impact applied thereto.

Abstract: The drug carrier of this invention provides a temperature-sensitive polymer chemically bonded to a drug. The drug carrier is capable of releasing a drug continuously in the body. The drug carrier is a liquid when administered and becomes solid in the body, in which state it is capable of releasing a drug continuously. The drug carrier has a lower LCST than human body temperature.