Abstract: To reduce the size and thickness of a magnetooptic head, a single hollow cylindrical permanent magnet magnetized in the radial direction thereof is arranged at the center of a condenser lens. The axial component of the magnetic flux is available for an external magnetic field required for recording and erasing operations, while the radial component of the magnetic flux is available for a magnetic field required for focusing operation in cooperation with a cylindrical focusing coil arranged coaxially with the cylindrical magnet.

Abstract: The magnitude of line pressure used for activating a friction device to be engaged during a shift is controlled based upon data stored in a RAM of a microcomputer based control unit. The data is updated based on the result of evaluation of a shift which has taken place and the magnitude of line pressure is controlled based on this updated data at a future or subsequent time of occurrence of a shift of the same kind. This learning control to update this data stored in the RAM is effected using an inertia phase time measured as criteria which the judgement of the quality of a shift is based on. The total length of time for a shift is measured and when the total length of time is greater than a predetermined value, the data in the RAM is modulated to cause a prompt substantial increase in the magnitude of line pressure, so that the line pressure will be increased at the subsequent future time of the occurrence of a shift of the same kind.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging system includes a static magnetic field generating section, a gradient magnetic field applying section, an RF pulse applying section, a sequence control section, a receiving section, and an imaging processing section. The sequence control section controls a sequence so as to generate a 180.degree. pulse at a timing at which a peak of the 180.degree. pulse appears at t=TE'/2, assuming that TE'=TE-n.tau.c (where TE is the echo time for a proton, .tau.c is the period in which phases of spins of water and fat match with each other and which is obtained on the basis of a chemical shift amount of protons of water and fat, and n is an integer of 1 or more), and a peak of a 90.degree. pulse appears at t-0, generate a read gradient magnetic field Gr whose strength condition is set to cause an echo peak to appear at t=TE=TE'+n.tau.c, and generate a second 180.degree. pulse at T.pi.2 for an echo time TE2' for a second MR echo signalT.pi.2=(TE2'-TE1)/2.

Abstract: A system for the transmission of data in a measuring instrument includes a measuring device is being introduced in a medium in order to measure specific properties thereof and with which these measuring data are being transmitted. The system includes autonomous and active measuring device; a freely movable electrically conductive element with which the measuring device is connected; a signal receiving unit where through or along which, the electrically conductive element, without making physical or galvanic contact, can move freely; a signal processing unit which is electrically connected with the signal receiving unit and a direct or indirect electric connection between the electrically conductive and freely movable element and the medium to be tested.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a serial data transfer system which has first and second serial data processors connected via a single data line and a single clock line for transferring serial data therebetween. Each of the first and second serial data processors includes: reception confirmation signal output means for outputting a reception confirmation signal to the data line; and reception confirmation signal detection means for detecting the reception confirmation signal on the data line. The confirmation of the data transfer is executed in synchronism with serial clock pulses outputted to the clock line. Alternatively, the first or second serial data processor includes: an output circuit for outputting a reception confirmation signal to the data line; a circuit for generating a first signal indicating the end of reception of the serial data; a circuit for generating a second signal indicating the end of processing of the data received; and a circuit for controlling the output of said reception confirmation signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tricyclic derivatives which are agonists of cholinergic receptors.These derivatives have the formula ##STR1## in which X=O, S, --OCH.sub.2 -- or --SCH.sub.2 --; R.sub.1 =H or halogen; and R.sub.2 = ##STR2## in which Alk is an alkylene group and R.sub.3, an R.sub.4, which are identical or different, are hydrogen or a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form a 5- or 6-membered cyclic amino group optionally containing a second heteroatom; or R.sub.2 is a group ##STR3## where R.sub.5 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl. Application: agonists of cholinergic receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrosourea derivatives, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.The nitrosourea derivatives of the invention correspond to the following formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R can represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, X represents a hydroxy group or an -NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 group, Y represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group or an -NR'.sub.1 R'.sub.2 group, where R.sub.1 and/or R'.sub.1 each represent a hydrogen atom or a ##STR2## group, Hal being a halogen, and R.sub.2 and/or R'.sub.2 can each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R' and R" can represent hydrogen or OH, provided that at least X represents ##STR3## with R.sub.1 representing ##STR4## or Y represents ##STR5## with R'.sub.1 representing ##STR6## and provided that either R' represents hydrogen or R" represents hydrogen, and R' and R" cannot be simultaneously hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: A method of compacting a non-woven sintered metal web (1), characterized in that said non woven metal web (1) as such is isostatically pressed, preferably cold isostatically pressed. The isostatically pressed metal web may be used in filter applications and in radiant surface combustion burners.

Abstract: A positive-working radiation-sensitive composition is described, which comprises a binder which is insoluble in water and soluble or swellable in organic solvents and in aqueous-alkaline solutions, a compound which forms a strong acid upon irradiation, and a compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes an alkyl group which may be substituted andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical or different and denote alkyl groups containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms.The composition is suitable for use in the production of radiation-sensitive recording materials such as printing plates or photoresists and is characterized by increased flexibility and good overdevelopment resistance.

Abstract: In a gas-filled arrester, a pair of main electrodes and a ground electrode are air-tightly fitted to an insulating tubular member. A springy, electrically-conductive short-circuiting element having an arcuate shape is fitted around the outer wall of the ground electrode. The short-circuiting element includes extension portions extending along the outer wall of the insulating tubular member to the respective main electrodes, and these extension portions are made to face the main electrodes by utilization of spring characteristics thereof with a certain gap maintained and with a thermally-fusible spacer interposed. With this construction, if the arrester is overheated, the spacer is thermally fused by heat and therefore the extension portions electrically contact the main electrodes due to the spring characteristics thereof. Since the main electrodes are thus short-circuited to the ground electrode, the arrester is prevented from failing.

Abstract: An electronic endoscope system equipped with a suction channel, capable of freely adusting the inhalation strength of the suction channel. The system includes a suction switch to be pressed by an operator for indicating a desired strength of inhalation through th esuction channel by an extent of depression; a sensor for dtecting the extend of depression of the suction switch; a pinching valve for adjusting a strength of inhalation through the suction channel by adjustably changing an extend of opening; and a controlling unit for controlling the strength of inhalation through the suction channel to the desired strength of inhalation through the suction channel indicated by the suction swtich, by adjusting the extend of opening of the pinching valve in accordance with the extent of depression of the suction switch detected by the sensor.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lid regulating device for use in a sun roof structure of a motor vehicle or the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting frequency response of audio signals of left and right channels. The audio signals of the left and right channels are alternately introduced at a predetermined periodic rate with intervals of a predetermined duration between times of signal introduction, the introduced audio signals are detected after being divided into a plurality of frequency band signals by band-pass filters, and one of the detected outputs is in turn relayed selectively. During the above described intervals of predetermined duration, an output end of detection device is grounded and the gain of the band-pass filters are made substantially equal to zero in synchronism with the timing of the grounding.

Abstract: A rear suspension system comprises an A-shaped control arm supporting a rear wheel at a first point and a lateral rod supporting the rear wheel at a second point and supported on a vehicle body at a third point. The control arm is supported on a vehicle body in such a way as to be capable of pivoting about an axis and movable a little along the axis of pivoting. The control arm and lateral rod are constructed and arranged so that the second point is located more laterally outward of the vehicle body than the first point and that the second point is located more forward of the vehicle body than the third point.

Abstract: A burn-in gumming composition for irradiated and developed offset printing plates comprises water and a water-soluble polymer or copolymer for protecting the plate surface during the burning-in step and during long-term storage. The polymer or copolymer used contains sulfonic acid groups and/or alkali metal sulfonate or ammonium sulfonate groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granulated compositions of thickening and viscosity-raising polysaccharides having few anionic groups, wherein the polysaccharide particles are coated with hydrolyzed gelatin.

Abstract: The automotive headlamp unit having a lamp housing formed integrally with a front lens and in which a reflector and a lamp bulb as a light source are provided is provided with an aiming adjustment device including pivot mechanisms to tilt the lamp housing about horizontal and vertical axis, respectively, in relation to the body of a car, and also the lamp housing has provided therein an aiming adjustment aid composed of a level vial supported tiltably in the vertical plane parallel to the optical axis of the reflector and a manual operating member to adjust the tilt angle of the level vial.

Abstract: In an electrochromic (EC) display device having oppositely arranged two EC electrode layers, two kinds of EC materials each of which takes on a characteristic color by electrochemical oxidation, or by electrochemical reduction, are used in the two EC electrode layers, respectively, on condition that the characteristic color of one EC material differs from the color of the other EC material. For example, Prussian blue which colors in blue by oxidation and polytriphenylamine which colors in bronze by oxidation are used in combination. An alternative example is using a combination of WO.sub.3 which colors in blue by reduction and V.sub.2 O.sub.5 which colors in green by reduction. Since electrochemical oxidation of one EC electrode layer is usually accompanied by reduction of the opposite EC electrode layer, this EC device can be operated so as to selectively and alternately exhibit at least two different colors aside from colorless transparency.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for an active suspension system employs a pressure accumulator connected to a drain line at an orientation upstream of a pilot operated operational one-way check valve. The pressure accumulator absorbs back pressure generated in the drain line due to flow resistance in the drain line.

Abstract: A heating system for automotive vehicles comprises a heater core utilizing engine coolant, a blower disposed upstream of the heater core, and a closed-loop pipe heating system utilizing exhaust heat from exhaust gas. The pipe heating system comprises an evaporator section disposed in an exhaust gas passage, a condenser section disposed downstream of the heater core, a pipe section defining a first fluid passage from the evaporator section to the condenser section, a return pipe section defining a second fluid passage from the condenser section to the evaporator section, working fluid circulating in a fluid passage defined in the evaporator section and condenser section, and in the first and second fluid passages, sensors for monitoring whether activation of the pipe heating system is required, and flow control means disposed in the return pipe section, for controlling working fluid flow from the condenser section to the evaporator section, in response to signals from the sensors.