Abstract: A method for processing a heat developable photothermographic material by the use of an automatic processor is disclosed, wherein the photothermographic material comprises a support, a light sensitive silver halide, an organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a contrast-increasing agent; and in the step of heat-developing, the photothermographic material passes at a transport speed of 22 to 40 mm/sec. through an atmosphere of not less than 117° C. in not less than 10 sec., and further passing, while being brought into contact with the surface of a heating member exhibiting a surface temperature of 90 to 115° C. or in the vicinity of the surface of the heating member.

Abstract: A photothermographic material is disclosed, comprising a support having on one side of the support a light-sensitive layer containing a light-sensitive silver halide, an organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a binder, and at least one protective layer, wherein the light-sensitive layer has a silver content of 0.10 to 0.45 g/cm3 and a dry thickness of 1 to 10 &mgr;m, and a total dry protective layer thickness being 3 to 20 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The self-adjusting pliers have a male handle (6) and a female handle (11) with toothed jaws (10), (13), capable of sliding by means of a slip-joint or crimping pawl (14) that crimps them and slides in a window (8) with teeth (9), which is attached to one of the toothed jaws. Both handles (6), (11) are joined together by means of a rod (15) and an opening/closing spring (5) which joins the rod (15) to one of the handles (11). It has an additional spring (m) which is antagonistic to the opening/closing spring (5), attached to the crimping pawl (14) and lying against the surface (31) of the window (8) opposite the teeth (9) of this window (8).

Abstract: The stabilizer is able to stabilize both fat/oil and water and to improve the texture of mechanically separated meats. The stabilizer is a composite of gelatin, an acid, a sugar component and/or a starch component. The gelatin component is made by treating the gelatin in an aqueous slurry with an acid such that a pH of 1.0 to 4.5 is maintained throughout the treatment process. The stabilizer is especially suited for use in cased meats such as sausage, frankfurters, and bologna.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing an aqueous composition in the form of a gel at a given temperature. The process is characterized in that an associative water-soluble polymer constituted by a hydrophilic main chain and hydrophobic pendant groups is brought into the presence, in said composition, of at least one surfactant in the form of bilayers when it is in aqueous solution under the same temperature and concentration conditions. Compositions in the form of gels or liquids are thus obtained.

Abstract: The anode material to be used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries according to the present invention is composed of a Li-Mn type complex oxide having a spinel structure, either or both of the occupancy rate (gc) value of cations in an unit lattice of the material to be determined based on the composition, the lattice constant and the density or/and the ocupancy rate (ga) value of anions in an unit lattice of the material to be determined based on the composition, the lattice constant and the density is/are adjusted to a value of 0.985 or less. The actions of the complex are partially substituted with aluminum or magnesium.

Abstract: A high pressure car wash apparatus providing economy of both water and detergent by the recirculation of a portion of the water and detergent being utilized to a holding tank for reintroduction into the system.

Abstract: A diaper having indicators incorporated therein for pH, nitrates, bilirubin, ketones, proteins, blood, and urobilinogen. The diaper allows a simple visual examination to obtain information related to the status of the urine emitted by the user, enabling rapid and continuous monitoring of urine status. As a result, appropriate treatment may be directed in a simple, reliable manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detecting device of rotational position deviation, which detects deviation of the rotational position of machine axes driven by electric motors with pulse signals outputted from pulse generators, which are attached to at least two electric motors. One or more deceleration mechanisms are provided between an electric motor and a machine axis connected to the electric motor. A pulse transducer transforms two pulse trains outputted from the pulse generators to one pulse train, and an integrating counter counts the pulse train which is outputted from the pulse transducer, thus corresponding to the rotation angle. A zero phase pulse is outputted by each rotation of the pulse generator. The invention further comprises a count transducer transforming the count output from the integrating counter, and a calculator of rotational position counter calculating the output of the integrating counter and the count transducer and outputting rotational position errors.

Abstract: A plastic food container has a lid and a base, each of which has a flange and an inverted U-shaped rim. The flanges and rims mate to form four seals with the rim forming a large horizontal seal and two air pockets between seals to allow for easy opening.

Abstract: A photothermograpahic material is disclosed having light-sensitive silver halide grains, an organic silver salt, a reducing agent and a binder, wherein the photothermographic material comprises a silane compound represented by formula (1) or (2): formula (1) (R1O)m—Si—[ (L1)xR2]n formula (2) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 represent each an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; L1, L2, L3 and L4 represent each a bivalent linkage group; m and n are each an integer of 1 to 3, provided that m+n is 4; p1 and p2 are each an integer of 1 to 3 and q1 and q2 are each 0, 1 or 2, provided that p1+q1 and p2+q2 are each 3; r1 and t are each 0 or an integer of 1 to 1000; and x is 0 or 1. The photothermographic material is used on a support.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): in which X is a halogen atom, D represents the remainder of an optionally substituted pentagonal or hexagonal ring and optionally carrying an unsaturation, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y and n are as defined in the description, their preparation process and intermediates, their use as medicaments and the compositions containing them.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed. The photoreceptor has a difference in ionization potential between the photosensitive layer and the hardenable resinous layer of not more than 0.4 eV, and a response time T10 defined in the specification is not more than 0.25 second. An image forming method and apparatus employing the photoreceptor are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a switchable support element (1) for a valve train of an internal combustion engine, the lost motion spring (8) of the valve train is made as a torsion spring. This spring is arranged outside of the support element (1) and only the legs and the arms of the spring engage a housing and a head, respectively. In this way, the support element (1) requires no substantially larger design space than non-switchable prior art elements, particularly in axial direction.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for rectal administration comprising an effervescent mixture comprising sodium bicarbonate and glutamic acid or pyroglutamic acid with at least one diluent adapted for rectal administration, said mixture being effervescent.

Abstract: A rolling bearing cage comprising a first side ring (1) and a second side ring (2) that are connected to each other by crossbars (3) so that pockets (5) for receiving rolling elements (4) are formed, and lubrication grooves (6) extend in axial direction up to said first and second side rings (1, 2) on at least one of peripheral surfaces and bore sections of the crossbars (3) wherein flow channels (7) are arranged in a fractional region of the lubrication grooves (6) and are set back relative to the lubrication grooves (6) in at least one of a radially inward and a radially outward direction. In this way, lubrication of such a bearing is substantially improved.

Abstract: A wet molding method in which a ceramic slurry is charged into a cavity and uniaxially pressed by a punch to remove excess liquid from a portion of the slurry facing the punch to effect molding, the method being improved by maintaining at least one of the following conditions; (a) the pressing of the slurry is stopped at a time between T and 1.5 T, T being defined as the pressing time necessary to remove sufficient excess liquid from the slurry in the mold to produce a molded mass; or (b) the punch displacement position at a time at which sufficient excess liquid is removed from the slurry in the mold to produce a molded mass is less than 17% of the total mold length.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and its prodrug useful for treating osteoporosis.

Abstract: A photothermographic material comprising a support, silver halide, an organic silver salt and a reducing agent is disclosed, meeting the following requirement: −15<100×(S1−S0)/S0<15 wherein S0 represents a sensitivity of the photothermographic material heat-developed after being allowed to stand at 23° C. and 50% Rh for a period of 3 days and S1 represents a sensitivity of the photothermographic material heat-developed after being allowed to stand at 55° C. and 80% RH for a period of 3 days. An image forming process by the use of the photothermographic material is also disclosed.