Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a copying device and automatic original document feeding device.The copying device includes a scanning position where an original document is scanned. The automatic original document feeding device automatically feeds a document to the scanning position. The feeding operation begins before the copying operation with respect to the previous document ends and the next document is fed to the scanning position with an interval distance therebetween after the copying operation with respect to the previous document.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for cooling the cooling water and the charge air of an internal combustion engine, comprising an air-to-water cooler for the cooling water and an air-to-water cooler for cooling the compressed charge air, the air-to-air cooler being arranged in the air-flow direction, preferably in front of the air-to-water cooler, and the air-to-water cooler having lateral fixing projections and/or recesses for fixing to a supporting frame, in particular of a vehicle, wherein the air-to-water cooler has additional fixing means for the air-to-air cooler in which the latter, with allocated projections, is hung in place and held.

Abstract: A metallizable, heat-sealable, biaxially oriented multi-layer film for metallizing applications is described which comprises a base layer comprising polypropylene, a first polyolefinic heat-sealable surface layer and a second polyolefinic metallizable surface layer. The second polyolefinic metallizable surface layer comprises a propylene-ethylene copolymer, which has an ethylene content of 1.2 to 2.8% by weight, a distribution factor V.sub.F greater than 10, an enthalpy of fusion .DELTA. H.sub.m greater than 90 J/g and a thermo-oxidation temperature T.sub.ox greater than 240.degree. C.

Abstract: A feeder for goldfinches comprising a hollow body for receiving and retaining feed, at least one perch on and exterior to the body, and a feeding opening positioned below and cooperating with the perch so that the opening is accessible only to a gold finch feeding upside down. Since the goldfinch is able to feed while hanging upside down and the housefinch cannot, the feeder accommodates the goldfinch and excludes other birds including the housefinch. The invention further comprises a method of attracting goldfinches and excluding housefinches comprising providing a feeder according to the invention, filling it with the appropriate goldfinch feed and hanging it.

Abstract: A bearing includes an inner ring made of ceramics. A shaft is made of metal and fitted in the inner ring. The ceramics has a tensile strength equal to or larger than 50 Kg/mm.sup.2, and the ceramics and the metal are determined so as to satisfy the relation of .beta..sub.2 -.beta..sub.1 .ltoreq.6.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C. where .beta..sub.1 is a coefficient of linear expansion of the ceramics and .beta..sub.2 is a coefficient of linear expansion of the metal.

Abstract: Inflammation in mammals is treated by administering anti-inflammatory agent complexed with corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG).

Abstract: A laminated wood panel manufacturing device is provided for use with daylight presses. A pressure strip is arranged in a longitudinal direction of the press. Parallel upper and lower lids are attached to the pressure strip and extend in a transverse direction toward the press. The lids are vertically adjustable by means of adjusting screws. The pressure strip assembly is moved in a transverse direction of the press so that, during pressing, the upper and lower lids abut upper and lower board layers of a laminated stack to press the board layers together in a transverse direction of the press.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible package made of plastic and capable of standing by itself, comprising a generally cylindrically-shaped body, comprised of a flexible plastic film; a first cover part at one end of the cylindrically-shaped body; and a second cover part at the opposite end of the cylindrically-shaped body, wherein the cover parts are bonded to the plastic film by heat-sealing. Also disclosed is a packaged liquid product, in particular a product under gas pressure, and a method for producing the packaged product.

Abstract: In an electronic endoscope apparatus, comprising: there are provided an electronic scope having an image sensor at a distal end thereof and an angle operation portion adjacent to the image sensor; a scope unit coupled with the electronic scope, including an endoscopic operation switch mechanically connected to the electronic scope, a scope computer for processing a switch operation signal derived from the endoscopic operation switch so as to obtain first use-history data on the operation switch, and a memory device for temporarily storing the first use-history data therein; and, a main unit including a signal processor for processing an image signal derived from the image sensor so as to produce an endoscopic image signal of a biological body under medical examination, a system computer for fetching the use-history data on the operation switch from the memory device via the scope computer, and a display unit for selectively displaying an endoscopic image of the biological body in response to the endoscopic im

Abstract: A plant watering container comprised of lower and upper mating container sections. The top wall of the upper section is formed with a central opening for supporting a pot, with a wick extending into the growing media in the bottom of the pot and downwardly into the water reservoir provided by the lower container section. The upper container section is formed with beveled side edges similar in angularity to the normal droop angle of plant leaves, whereby the beveled surfaces form supporting surfaces for the leaves. The container is very inexpensive to manufacture and provides a simple bottom watering device utilizing capillary action for the watering of plants in very small pots.

Abstract: A laser printer which uses a laser-diode is a peripheral device for a host machine which processes information. The laser printer is a slave of the host machine such that the laser printer forms an image on a paper only as the host machine commands. The laser printer includes a cassette for automatic paper feeding. The laser printer receives data and commands to print the data in a specified format on a paper of a size selected by the host machine. Furthermore, the laser printer includes a manual feeding unit to feed paper to an image forming position. The manual feeding unit includes a sensor for detecting when a paper sheet is inserted into the manual feeding unit. When the sensor detects the paper sheet, the laser printer forms the image on the paper sheet fed by the manual feeding unit in spite of the command from the host machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined seat cushion and baseball mitten comprising a flat padded body defining a seat section and a pair of spaced thigh sections integrally extending from the seat section. The body is divided into two substantially symmetrical portions by a foldline across the seat section with the thigh sections located on either side of the foldline so that the two portions can be folded one over the other. The two thigh sections are connected together by a web and a basket-like catching pocket is provided on one face of the body above the web, the pocket having an opening facing the web. There is also provided, on the other face of the body, a pair of hand-holding straps, each strap being located on one side over the foldline and therein being secured to the thigh sections so as to serve for holding the thumb and the other fingers of a user's hand, respectively.

Abstract: The linear position of an elongated element (1) is measured using a transmission medium (2). The transmission medium comprises an emitter (3) of microwaves and a receiver (4) of microwaves and has at its one end the elongated element (1) and at its other end an electrical short-circuit (23). An asymmetrical sawtooth standing wave with substantially linear flanks is generated by reflection of the microwaves on the short-circuit (23) and on the elongated element (1). The position of the elongated element is determined by measuring the amplitude of the longer flank of the standing wave with the receiver. The method may be used in difficult circumstances and is suitable to measure mechanical vibrations of high-frequency.

Abstract: Polyfunctional .alpha.-diazo-.beta.-keto esters of the general formula I are described ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or araliphatic or aromatic radical having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, in which individual CH.sub.2 groups can be replaced by oxygen or sulfur atoms or by N-- or NH groups and/or contain keto groups,X denotes an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, carbocyclic, heterocyclic or araliphatic radical having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, in which individual CH.sub.2 groups can be replaced by oxygen or sulfur atoms or by the groups ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen or an aliphatic, carbocyclic or araliphatic radical,m denotes an integer from 2 to 10 andn denotes an integer from 0 to 2,whereinm-n is .gtoreq.2.The compounds mentioned are used as photoactive components in radiation-sensitive mixtures.

Abstract: Liquid compositions having properties of activity as release agents are described, which contain dichlorotrifluoroethane as a solvent and at least one agent with release effective properties, as well as the use of these compositions and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Coqueta particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; pompon capitulum type; tricolored capitulum color of white-yellow-brown; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 4 cm at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; peduncle length ranging from 6 to 18 cm on open, terminal sprays; tall plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; and excellent tolerance to low temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Paloma particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; clear white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 9 cm at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; peduncle length ranging from 10 to 20 cm on open, terminal sprays; medium plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; and excellent tolerance to low temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Melosa particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; soft lavender-pink ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 9.5 cm at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; peduncle length ranging from 10 to 20 cm on open, terminal sprays; medium plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; and excellent tolerance to low temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.