Abstract: A voltage generating unit includes first resistors and a first transistor connected in series between first and second power supply lines. Since the gate of the first transistor is constantly supplied with a voltage higher than its drain voltage, the rise of a first voltage of a first node is gentle compared to that in the conventional art. A starter signal generating unit generates, according to the first voltage, a second voltage at a second node connecting a second resistor with a second transistor. The timing of reversing the logic level of the second voltage is delayed compared to that in the conventional art. Therefore, the time period from power-up until output of a starter signal is longer than in the conventional art. Consequently, even when the power supply voltage is low, the time period required to initialize an internal circuit is ensured, thereby initializing the internal circuit without fail.

Abstract: A memory testing method tests a memory by writing test data to and reading test data from the memory. Data is successively read from the memory is synchronism with a clock and the data is compared. The memory testing method then judges a defect in the memory based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmacokinetic-based design and selection tool (PK tool) and methods for predicting absorption of an administered compound of interest. The methods utilize the tool, and optionally a separately operable component or subsystem thereof. The PK tool includes as computer-readable components: (1) input/output system; (2) physiologic-based simulation model of one or more segments of a mammalian system of interest having one or more physiological barriers to absorption that is based on the selected route of administration; and (3) simulation engine having a differential equation solver. The invention also provides methods for optimizing as well as enabling minimal input requirements a physiologic-based simulation model for predicting in vivo absorption, and optionally one or more additional properties, from either in vitro or in vivo data.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a power transmission apparatus which enables a shifting with high efficiency and small shock. A power transmission apparatus for a hybrid vehicle having two driving means; an engine and a motor generator, including; a planetary gear unit including at least a sun gear, a carrier and a ring gear; and a counter shaft for transmitting power to driving wheels of a vehicle, wherein the rotor of the motor generator is connected to the sun gear, an engine output shaft and a first main shaft which is capable of transmitting torque to the counter shaft through gears in a plurality of transmission gear ratios are connected to the carrier, and torque of the ring gear can be transmitted through gears to a second main shaft which is capable of transmitting torque to the counter shaft through gears in a plurality of transmission gear ratios.

Abstract: A lost motion mechanism that biases a free rocker arm of a lift-amount changing member capable of lifting a valve in a direction to abut against a cam includes a spring accommodated in a support portion. The support portion is a recessed portion integrally formed on a camshaft holder below the free rocker arm. The vertical dimension of an engine is reduced as compared with a case where the support portion is provided above the free rocker arm. A camshaft cap supports the camshaft and a bolt that fastens the camshaft cap to the camshaft holder are not required.

Abstract: An intake manifold made of a synthetic resin includes a surge tank, and a plurality of intake pipes disposed in parallel to one another and each having a rising pipe portion which is connected to a lower portion of the surge tank and extends upwards. A space is defined between the surge tank and each of the rising pipe portions, as viewed sideways. In order to enable an increase in volume of the surge tank, while avoiding an increase in size of the intake manifold, the surge tank (20) includes a main tank portion (20a) extending in a direction (28) of arrangement of the intake pipes (21A to 21D) and opposed to the rising pipe portions (29A to 29D) of the intake pipes (21A to 21D), and a sideways-bulged portion (20b) which is bulged from an intermediate portion of the main tank portion (20a) as viewed in the arrangement direction (28) and is interposed between a pair of rising pipe portions (29B, 29C) disposed at the intermediate portion as viewed in the arrangement direction 28.

Abstract: A static memory including a memory cell array having word lines, bit line pairs, and memory cells, each having a pair of nodes holding opposite levels; includes a dummy circuit disposed along the memory cell array, having a dummy word line, a dummy bit line pair, a self-timing dummy memory cell connected to the dummy word and bit lines and having a pair of nodes holding opposite levels, and load dummy memory cells connected to the dummy bit line pair; and a timing control circuit for detecting a voltage change of the dummy bit line pair to generate a start signal to a sense amplifier. The pair of nodes of the self-timing dummy memory cell are fixed to a first status, and the pair of nodes of the load dummy memory cell are fixed to a second status opposite to first status.

Abstract: A casting 31 is fixed to a support member 23, and the casting 31 is hit by a hammer 43 while vibrating the support member, so that vibrations of different properties are applied to the casting to shake out the sand.

Abstract: The invention provides a resonant inverter apparatus that allows making the number of sensors small and reducing the cost.

Abstract: A method for predicting a demand for repair parts in which trouble rate in future of the repair parts can be presumed accurately and a reliable demand prediction is possible.

Abstract: A wheel bearing device comprises a rotor having a double row of raceway surfaces and having a wheel fixed thereto, an outer ring having a double row of raceway surfaces and a flange to be fixed to a knuckle disposed on the car body side, and a double row of rolling bodies interposed between the respective raceway surfaces of the rotor and outer ring. A pulser ring is disposed between the double row of raceway surfaces of the rotor, and a sensor opposed to the pulser ring is held by a holding member held between the flange of the outer ring and the knuckle, whereby the sensor can be disposed in the bearing inner space.

Abstract: An adding circuit which receives addend data and augend data, each of which consists of a plurality of bits, and sums the addend and augend data, comprises: a plurality of addition blocks, each of which is used to add a predetermined number of bits of the addend data to a like number of bits of the augend data, and for outputting both the result obtained by adding the predetermined number of bits and a carry-out signal, wherein, when a carry-out occurs for one of the addition blocks, in accordance with a carry-out signal from a lower rank and a set comprising the addend data and the augend data, the pertinent addition block responds to the pertinent carry-out, and wherein, when a carry-out does not occur for the addition block in accordance with the set comprising the addend data and the augend data, the pertinent addition block responds to the carry-out and generates a block addition end signal which indicates that the addition performed by the addition block has been completed.

Abstract: In an outboard engine system, an inertia force a generated longitudinally by a piston 14 is countervailed by an inertia force b generated by a crankshaft 15, and inertia forces c and d subsidiarily laterally generated vibrate a body of the outboard engine system laterally about a phantom center point C of vibration. At this time, an elastomeric member 74 resiliently supporting the system body on a hull has a rigidity in a tangent direction (in the direction of L3) about the phantom center point C of vibration, which is set to be lower than a rigidity in a radial direction (in the direction of L2) about the phantom center point C of vibration. Therefore, the lateral vibration is reduced effectively due to the lower rigidity of the elastomeric member 74. Thrusts e and f generated by a propeller and acting in a longitudinal direction (in the direction of L1) are transmitted to the hull through the elastomeric member 74.

Abstract: Nitric acid salts with medicines having an antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a plurality of word lines and a plurality of bit lines. A plurality of memory cells, each formed of a MIS transistor, are disposed at intersections of the word lines and the bit lines. The threshold voltages of the MIS transistors being externally electrically controllable according to charges to be injected to floating gates thereof. The floating gates of the MIS transistors being simultaneously discharged to collectively erase the memory cells. A first row decoder applies a normal voltage to a selected word line to select memory cells connected to the selected word line, when reading data. A second row decoder applies a predetermined source voltage to sources of memory cells connected to the selected word line, and applies an unselected state establishing voltage to the sources of memory cells, including those overerased by the collective erasing, connected to unselected word lines, when reading data.

Abstract: An engine breather system is formed from a first breather chamber communicating with a crank chamber formed within a crankcase, a second breather chamber communicating with the crank chamber as well as with an intake system, a communicating passage connecting the first and second breather chambers, and a one-way valve. The valve is provided at an open end on the second breather chamber side of the communicating passage, so as to prevent breather gas from flowing from the second breather chamber toward the first breather chamber. The one-way valve is provided with a pressure relief hole, which prevents oil from leaking into the intake system accompanying continued operation of the engine in an attitude different from its normal attitude.

Abstract: An outboard motor electronic part unit provided between an engine for a boat and a cover covering the engine, comprises a case which is attached to the engine or the cover and is provided along a space formed between the engine and the cover; and a circuit board equipped with a connector which is housed and fixed in the case, wherein an inclined surface in which a height thereof is large near the connector and small near a distal portion far from the connector, is provided in the case.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, the flash memory comprises a memory region divided into a plurality of real banks, wherein from among the plurality of products which consists of a plurality of combinations of virtual banks having at least one real bank; and a combination of the top boot in which the most significant address is allocated to the boot bank having the boot sector and the bottom boot in which the least significant address is allocated to the boot bank, product information data are set in a product information record section, whereby any product can be configured.

Abstract: A seat apparatus for an automobile comprises: a seat cushion which is movable between a sitting position and a position for getting into and getting out of the automobile, the position is remote forward or rearward from the sitting position; a guide device for guiding the seat cushion between the sitting position and the position for getting into and getting out of the automobile; a backrest which is rotatably connected to the seat cushion via a hinge structure; a locking mechanism which causes the seat cushion to engage and disengage with the guide device, and a lock switching device is provided on the seat cushion and the backrest. The lock switching device releases an engagement between the seat cushion and the guide device performed by the lock mechanism and when the backrest is inclined forward to the seat cushion at a predetermined angle, and engages the seat cushion and the guide device with each other when the backrest is further inclined forward so as to be substantially horizontal.