Abstract: A set of metal bodies each having a rectilinear axis and constant thickness can be appropriately connected together to form a cross with one, two, three, or four arms, for use in fixing vertical plates in point-supported continuous facades.

Abstract: Carbamoyl tetrahydropyridine derivatives represented by the formula: [in the formula, R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C5 alkyl group, or the like; Y1—Y2 represents (R4)C?C(R5), (R6)C?N, N?N, (R7) N—CO, or N?C(R8); X1, X2, and X3 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; R3, R4, R5, and R6 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C5 alkyl group, or the like; and R8 represents a hydrogen atom or a carbamoyl group] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and intermediates for the preparation thereof are provided. The derivatives described above are effective for diseases which are believed to involve CRF.

Abstract: A fuel cell apparatus includes a fuel cell connected directly to a load. An electricity accumulation circuit including an electricity accumulator is connected in parallel to the fuel cell. The electricity accumulator supplies electric power to the load when electric power supplied by the fuel cell is less than electric power that the load requires. The electricity accumulator is charged by regenerative power generated at the load and electric power output from the fuel cell. The fuel cell outputs electric power within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An elongated bumper core of a polyolefin-based resin-containing foam having a density of 0.045-0.2 g/cm3 and showing a compressive load of F20 at 20% strain, a compressive load of F40 at 40% strain and a compressive load of F60 at 60% strain when compressed by a rigid pipe having an outer diameter of 70 mm at a compression speed of 500 mm/minute, wherein the ratio F20/F40 is in the range of 0.6-1.3 and the ratio F60/F40 is in the range of 0.75-1.3.

Abstract: A work chucking/inserting device for chucking and inserting a work into an insertion hole (cylinder bore) in alignment with the hole, including three or more chuck fingers, the chuck fingers being arranged in circumferentially spaced positions and mounted for advancing and retracting radially. Inner surfaces of the chuck fingers serve as chuck surfaces for chucking the work, and outer surfaces of the chuck fingers are tapered at least at tip end portions radially inward toward the tips for contact with an inlet of the insertion hole. The work chucking/inserting device further includes a tracer mechanism which causes the axis of a conical surface defined by the outer surfaces of the chuck fingers to become aligned with the axis of the insertion hole when the outer surfaces of the chuck fingers contact the inlet of the insertion hole. A pushing mechanism is included for pushing the work toward the insertion hole.

Abstract: A vehicle range changeover mechanism is driven in response to operation of a shift lever. The range changeover mechanism has an output sector gear that is unrotatably connected to a range control shaft, and a position detecting sensor, a portion of which that is interlocked with and connected to the range control shaft. Looseness between the output sector gear and the position detecting sensor portion is eliminated by provision of a leaf or spring plate, thereby assuring rotation of the position detecting sensor portion corresponding one to one with the rotational motion of the range control shaft.

Abstract: Second and third clutches are axially aligned so that the back side of the second clutch and the front side of the third clutch oppose each other, and a first clutch is positioned radially inward of the second and third clutches. Further, a clutch drum is extended so as to be used in common by the second and third clutches, the second clutch is engaged and disengaged from the axial front side by a second piston of a second oil pressure actuator, and the third clutch is engaged and disengaged from the axial rear side by a third piston of a third oil pressure actuator. The first through third clutches are positioned in a compact manner and can be independently operated.

Abstract: The invention makes it possible to call a resident of collective housing even when the apartment number of the resident is unknown. A collective housing entrance substation is connected to residential master stations through a controller, and a name retrieval module is connected to the controller. The name retrieval module has a memory in which a name and/or apartment number of a resident is registered in advance, a button operable to display the name and/or apartment number of the resident registered in advance, a name indicator for display of the name and/or apartment number of the resident registered in advance, and a call button that is operated with display of the proper name and/or apartment number to call the residential master station of the resident.

Abstract: Multi-cylinder stationary internal combustion engine (1)—in particular a gas otto engine—with at least one throttle valve (13) and with at least one compressor (15)—in particular turbo-supercharger—for driving at least one generator (3) for the production of electric current or for driving at least one other consumer of mechanical energy, the internal combustion engine (1) containing a regulator (10) which, for the shedding of load, sets the throttle valve (13) to a permissible minimum-closure position which differs from the completely closed position and disconnects at least one cylinder (9) in order to prevent overspeed.

Abstract: A thermal decomposition system is disclosed which can decompose wastes thermally in a continuous manner and which is therefore superior in its working efficiency. In the thermal decomposition system, wherein wastes to be treated are charged into a crucible and the crucible is heated while holding the interior thereof in vacuum to decompose the wastes thermally, both ends of a rotary furnace are supported rotatably by a frame, and drive units for rotating the rotary furnace are provided. The crucible, which is cylindrical, is installed in a central axis direction of the rotary furnace and a spiral groove is formed axially in an inner wall of the crucible. A heating device for heating the interior of the crucible is installed within the rotary furnace. Both opening ends of the crucible are connected to a feed box and a discharge box, respectively, which are supported by the frame.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus transfers tablets ejected from a tableting machine to a container. The transfer apparatus includes a first chute, a cloth chute which serves as a buffer disposed at one end of the first chute, a winding apparatus for lifting the free end of the cloth chute, a bucket for receiving the tablets from the cloth chute, and a swiveling lift for moving the bucket. Because the formed pieces are not transported directly from the first chute to the bucket, but are first received within the buffer and then transported to the container, occurrence of cracking or chipping of the formed pieces can be prevented and high quality can also be maintained through minimizing the impact on the formed pieces which would otherwise occur during transporting.

Abstract: A method of decomposing a fluorine-containing organic material, which includes irradiating a mixture of an aqueous phase containing a photocatalyst with the fluorine-containing organic material with light in the presence of an oxygen source. The fluorine-containing organic material may be contained in a carbon dioxide phase such that the aqueous phase and the carbon dioxide phase are mixed with each other with stirring to form a mixed phase which is irradiated with the light.

Abstract: A splined annular member has spline teeth formed in its cylindrical wall. The teeth are formed as an arrangement of alternating ridges which protrude inwardly and troughs formed between the ridges. Each ridge has a transverse (circumferential) groove that extends outwardly. The groove is defined by two side walls that face each other and a bottom portion extending between the side walls. The side walls are substantially parallel to each other, and at least one of the junctions between the bottom portion and the side walls is formed by half blanking. The spline grooves increase the overall rigidity of the annular member without increase in weight or size. Thus, the present invention provides a light-weight and small-size splined annular member having high rigidity and an automatic transmission incorporating the splined annular member.

Abstract: In a transparent hard coat film, in which a transparent hard coat layer is formed on at least one surface of a transparent polymer film, the transparent hard coat layer is composed of at least an ionizing radiation curable organic-inorganic hybrid hard-coat agent and inorganic particles having a mean particle diameter of 1-10 ?m. The organic-inorganic hybrid hard-coat agent preferably contains reactive silica. Such a transparent hard coat film of the present invention has well-balanced anti-glare effect and resolution and yet has hardness that is typically expressed as surface hardness.

Abstract: An engine-generator arrangement comprising an internal combustion engine whose output shaft is connected to the drive shaft of the generator by way of an elastic coupling, wherein the engine casing of the internal combustion engine is connected elastically and preferably rubber-elastically to the generator casing of the generator.

Abstract: An electrolytic process for the production of metallic copper in an electrolytic cell including anode and cathode chambers separated from each other by a porous member, an anode disposed in the anode chamber, and a cathode disposed in the cathode chamber. The process comprises providing an ammoniacal alkaline electrolyte solution containing diammine cuprous ions in each of the anode and cathode chambers, and applying direct current to the anode and cathode to produce metallic copper on the cathode and to produce tetrammine cupric ions on the anode. An electrolytic cell apparatus including anode and cathode chambers separated from each other by a porous member, an anode disposed in the anode chamber, a cathode disposed in the cathode chamber, and a DC current source connected to the anode and cathode, wherein each of the anode and cathode chambers contains an ammoniacal alkaline electrolyte solution containing diammine cuprous ions.

Abstract: A judging section judges whether or not ranges detected, respectively, by a first range detection section consisting of a first detection section and a position detecting sensor, and a second range detection section consisting of a second detection section; a C1 detecting sensor and a B1 detecting sensor are in mutual agreement, and when the detected ranges are not in mutual agreement, a failure judging section judges a failure of the first range detection section.

Abstract: Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and folic acid in specified amounts to provide dietary supplementation. Sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors and carbonation can also be added to enhance flavor, taste, mouth-feel, ingredient solubilization and product appearance. A method of making the beverages is also described. A method of using carbonation to reduce bacterial counts and reduce degradation of essential nutrients in milk-based beverages with or without pasteurization is also disclosed.

Abstract: A steering device for an electric car includes tandem wheel suspensions for at least two sets of tandem wheels and a steering mechanism for each set of tandem wheels and provides a smooth turning motion. The steering mechanism for one tandem set of wheels is formed by a mechanical connection to a steering wheel and the steering mechanism for the second set of tandem wheels is driven by motors.

Abstract: The present invention provides in situ hybridization probes which include a marker and a nucleic acid molecule able to hybridize exclusively with only one species of Encephalitozoon. The nucleic acid molecule may be, for example, complimentary to segment 878-896 of 16S rRNA of Encephalitozoon hellem spores. Specifically disclosed probes are those including the following nucleotides: (1) 5?-ACT CTC ACA CTC ACT TCA G-3? (Seq. I.D. No. 1) which is species specific for Encephalitozoon hellem, (2) 5?-CAG ACC ACT ATC TGC A-3? (Seq. I.D. No. 2) which is species specific for Encephalitozoon cuniculi and (3) 5?-GTT CTC CTG CCC GCT TCA G-3? (Seq. I.D. No. 3) which is species specific for Encephalitozoon intestinalis. The assay of the present invention utilizes a sample such as surface, ground or drinking water, suspected of containing one of the aforementioned species as a target organism.