Abstract: The color determination circuit 308 detects hue of the color image information, and the controller 205 decides a color component to be separated (separation color) in accordance with the detected hue. Output color by the printer 204 is set in correspondence with the separation color. The two-color-separating circuit 303 separates the color image information into image information on at least two color components in accordance with the decided separation colors. The separated image information on the each color is transmitted to the printer 204 via printer density correction circuits 304 and 305, and a buffer 306. Thereby it is possible to provide an image processing apparatus capable of setting and changing the separation color and the output color by automatic operation or by simple manual operation, thus the expression of the image forming can be improved.

Abstract: A reference pulse signal P is produced which is synchronized in frequency with a pulse signal S derived from a vibration source and has a predetermined duty ratio. Then, a control signal C is produced by providing at least one or more off intervals &agr;, &bgr; . . . at a random timing and random width predetermined for the reference pulse signal P to have the control amplitude correlated with the amplitude of the vibrations at the vibration source. This control signal C is used for controlling the switching action of the electromagnetic valve to have a desired level of pressure change in an air chamber 35 of a pneumatic vibrator which in turn develops a vibrating force on a mass member 20. The vibrations of the mass member can thus offset the vibrations of the chassis of a vehicle. Also, an electromagnetic vibrator can produce a similar control signal for eliminating the vibrations of the chassis.

Abstract: When a fuel reforming system for a fuel cell comprising an autothermal reformer 1 wherein a partial oxidation reaction and steam reforming reaction proceeds simultaneously, is stopped, firstly, a supply valve 6 is closed to stop supply of fuel and water for steam reforming, and a supply valve 7 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed to stop supply of air. In this way, the partial oxidation reaction which is an exothermic reaction is continued temporarily and the catalyst layer temperature of the reformer 1 is raised, so the catalyst layer temperature can be maintained high until the system restarts, and the time required for restarting the system can be shortened.

Abstract: A fluid-filled vibration damping device includes an elastic body connecting two mutually spaced-apart first and second mounting members and partially defining a primary fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid, a flexible diaphragm partially defining an auxiliary fluid chamber whose volume is variable, a first partition wall fixed to the second mounting member so as to define one side thereof the primary fluid chamber and the other side there of the auxiliary fluid chamber, a first orifice passage formed at a central portion of the first partition wall for fluid communication between the two chambers, and an annular or cylindrical elastic oscillating plate disposed radially outwardly of the orifice passage so as to continuously extend in its circumferential direction while partially defining the pressure receiving chamber on one side thereof and an oscillating air chamber on the other side thereof.

Abstract: A fuel reforming apparatus quickly heats the temperature of a catalyst to an activation temperature to shorten a startup time. The apparatus supplies a hydrocarbon fuel and an oxidizer upstream from a second catalyst (2 ), and steam upstream from a first catalyst (1 ). The second catalyst starts a rapid oxidation reaction to generate a high-temperature gas which heats the first catalyst. When the apparatus changes a startup operation or an accelerating operation to a steady operation after a predetermined period, the apparatus supplies the hydrocarbon fuel and steam upstream from the second catalyst, and the oxidizer upstream from the first catalyst. As a result, the second catalyst starts a steam reforming reaction to absorb heat from the second catalyst. And the second catalyst rapidly cools to stop reactions and pass the hydrocarbon fuel and steam with out reactions. Then, a hydrogen-rich reformed gas is generated from the passed hydrocarbon fuel and steam.

Abstract: At one end of the hose body 55 formed by the thin cylindrical wall, and straight end portion 54 extending straightly and an annular groove 56 integrally mold-formed on an outer peripheral surface of the straight end portion 54 are provided. An connecting member 60 for connecting the one end of the hose body 55 with the mating member has a cylindrical portion 61 secured on an outer peripheral surface of the straight end portion 54 coaxially. When the straight end portion 54 onto which the cylindrical portion 61 is secured is inserted into the straight end portion 54, a first engaging element 60b extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical portion 61 engages with a second engaging element 77 protruded from the opened end portion 76 radially outwardly.

Abstract: A fluid-filled vibration damping device includes an elastic body connecting two mutually spaced-apart first and second mounting members and partially defining a primary fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid, a flexible diaphragm partially defining an auxiliary fluid chamber whose volume is variable, a first partition wall fixed to the second mounting member so as to define one side thereof the primary fluid chamber and the other side there of the auxiliary fluid chamber, a first orifice passage formed at a central portion of the first partition wall for fluid communication between the two chambers, and an annular or cylindrical elastic oscillating plate disposed radially outwardly of the orifice passage so as to continuously extend in its circumferential direction while partially defining the pressure receiving chamber on one side thereof and an oscillating air chamber on the other side thereof.

Abstract: Two A-shaped brackets for clamping three linearly located injectors onto a cylinder head of an engine. Each bracket has one top branch and two foot branches. Two top branches of the two brackets cooperatively press down a center injector among the three, and two pairs of foot branches of the two brackets press down two side injectors, respectively. Each injector has a flange that is pressed down by the two top branches of the two brackets or the two foot branches of the associated bracket Each bracket has an opening at its approximate center so that a screw shaft extending from the cylinder head can penetrate. Each bracket is secured on a cylinder head by tightening a nut over the screw shaft.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated active vibration damping device is disclosed, which comprises: a first and a second mounting member which are spaced apart from each other and are attachable to a two members of a vibration system; an elastic body elastically connecting the first and second mounting member; a working air chamber adapted to apply an oscillating force between the first and second mounting member, based on a periodic change of an air pressure in the working air chamber; and a volume regulator adapted to regulate a volume of the working air chamber.

Abstract: A multiple intake valve engine has a first intake port (1) and second intake port (2). The first intake port (1) has an outlet (7), and the second intake port (2) has an outlet (8). The first intake port (1) is provided upstream of the second intake port (2) with respect to a swirl (S) generated in a respective cylinder (3) of the engine. A near-outlet part (16) of the first intake port (1) is directed toward an area (A) between the second intake port outlet (8) and a cylinder inner wall (12a) located on the upstream side of this outlet (8) in the direction of the axis (Cp) of the second intake port (2). A powerful swirl (S) is generated under all circumstances, and the swirl (S) is strengthened without sacrificing an amount of intake air.

Abstract: An active vibration damping system for damping vibration of a subject member, comprising: a fluid-filled vibration damping device having an elastic body partially defining a primary fluid chamber filled with a non-compressible fluid whose pressure is variable with the elastic deformation of the elastic body, an oscillating plate partially defining an auxiliary fluid chamber filled with the non-compressible fluid whose pressure is variable with the oscillation of the oscillating plate, and a drive means for generating a driving force for oscillating the oscillating plate; and a control device applying an electric drive pulse signal to the drive means and having a pulse signal generator for generating a control pulse signal whose frequency corresponds to that of the subject member's vibration, a phase modulator for modulating a phase of the control pulse signal depending upon a condition of the subject member's vibration, and a driving force regulator for adjusting a waveform of the control pulse sign

Abstract: In an electrolytic bath, an extraction part extracts heavy metal in the internal organs of scallops into an acid solution. A direct current voltage is applied between electrodes, which are provided in the acid solution, to deposit the heavy metal in the acid solution on the electrodes. If the deposit efficiency deteriorates, the polarity applied between the electrodes is reversed from the polarity in the deposition of the heavy metal in a neutral or alkali electrolytic solution. Consequently, the heavy metal is removed from the electrodes. Since arsenic is dissolved in the acid solution, an alkali liquid and a flocculant are added to the acid solution to sediment arsenic.

Abstract: A wheel support device which is easy to assemble and compact in size. A pair of tapered roller bearings are mounted on the outer periphery of an axle. The pair of tapered roller bearings rotatably support an axle hub that rotates together with a wheel. A seal assembly is mounted between the outer and inner rings of one of the tapered roller bearings. The seal assembly prevents leakage of grease sealed in the axle hub and entry of muddy water from outside, and makes it unnecessary to provide a separate seal member, thus making it possible to assemble the wheel support device easily and to reduce its size.

Abstract: The gas filter module of the invention has: a housing which has a gas inlet port at one end and a gas outlet port at another end, and which is divided into two portions in a longitudinal direction; a filter body consisting of a porous ceramics member which is loaded into the housing and through which an inflow gas passes; and a ring-like support member consisting of dense ceramics which is fittingly coupled to a step portion formed inside the housing and which is joined to the filter body. The ring-like support member is fixed via two metal O-rings to a fixing gap of the step portion of the housing.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus discriminates a color of an inputted color image for each pixel and generates a first color component and a second color component. The apparatus compares values of the first and the second color components, and selects and outputs the color component having a larger value. Meanwhile a color component which is not selected is diffused to neighboring pixels. When pixels neighboring a pixel of interest in a predetermined area are filled with one color component, the other color component is selected and outputted regardless of the values of the first and second color components.

Abstract: An aluminum cylinder block (1) of an engine has a plurality of cylinder bores (2), and intermediate marginal areas (17) defined between adjacent cylinder bores (2). A single water jacket (8) is formed in the cylinder block (8) to surround the plurality of cylinder bores (2), and a plurality of oil chutes (15) are also formed in the cylinder block (1) outside the water jacket (8) for allowing an oil to drop from a cylinder head (5) to a crankcase (14) therethrough. These oil chutes (15) are formed between adjacent intermediate marginal areas (17) so that they do not make the cylinder block (1) swell out. An air in the oil chutes (15) functions as a sound insulation layer against combustion noises generated in the cylinder bores (2). The air in the oil chutes (15) also serves as a heat insulation layer for a cooling water in the water jacket (8) so that warming up performance of the engine under a cold condition is improved.

Abstract: A hose connecting structure includes a hose whose central and engaging portion having a thermal flexibility resin which is molded by a blow molding method and a mating member which is inserted into the edge opening of the hose. The hose connecting structure further includes a ring-shaped sealing material and a first engaging portion which is disposed in the axial direction by a predetermined distance to the sealing material at either the edge portion of the hose or the mating member and second engaging portion which is directly or indirectly engaged with the first engaging portion at either the edge portion of the hose or the mating member. The central and the engaging portion of the hose connecting structure includes a thermal flexibility resin which is molded by a blow molding method. Therefore, the most suitable soft and hard resin for the appropriate portion can be used. When the engaging portion with the mating member and the central portion are molded integrally, the working efficiency is improved.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a plurality of memories for storing input image data in units of lines, and a processing unit for controlling write and read access operations of the memories to perform mosaic processing of an input image.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an apoptosis regulating composition. According to the invention, an apoptosis regulating composition is provided which comprises, as an active ingredient, at least one carbostyril derivatives of general formula (1) and salts thereof.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an apoptosis regulating composition. According to the invention, an apoptosis regulating composition is provided which comprises, as an active ingredient, at least one carbostyril derivatives of general formula (1) ##STR1## and salts thereof.