Abstract: A conveyance apparatus includes a separation unit configured to separate and convey a sheet, a detection unit configured to detect a height-direction deformation of the sheet passing through the separation unit on a downstream side of a sheet-conveying position of the separation unit in a conveyance direction of the sheet, and a control unit configured to stop the sheet conveyed by the separation unit if the detection unit detects the deformation of the sheet.

Abstract: A conveyance apparatus includes a separation unit configured to separate and convey a sheet, a detection unit configured to detect a floating of the sheet passing through the separation unit, and a control unit configured to stop separate conveyance by the separation unit if the detection unit detects the sheet for not less than a predetermined time and/or a predetermined count.

Abstract: A sheet conveyance apparatus, including: a rotatable first rotary member; a second rotary member configured to rotate together with the first rotary member to nip and convey a sheet; a rotary member support unit configured to support the first rotary member in a mountable and removable manner, the rotary member support unit being pivotally movable in a direction intersecting with a conveyance direction of the sheet; and a regulating member configured to regulate pivotal movement of the rotary member support unit so that the first rotary member is fitted into a predetermined position of the rotary member support unit when the first rotary member is mounted.

Abstract: A conveyance apparatus includes a separation unit configured to separate and convey a sheet, a detection unit configured to detect a height-direction deformation of the sheet passing through the separation unit on a downstream side than a sheet-conveying position of the separation unit in a conveyance direction of the sheet, and a control unit configured to stop the sheet conveyed by the separation unit if the detection unit detects the deformation of the sheet.

Abstract: A conveyance apparatus includes a separation unit configured to separate and convey a sheet, a detection unit configured to detect a floating of the sheet passing through the separation unit, and a control unit configured to stop separate conveyance by the separation unit if the detection unit detects the sheet for not less than a predetermined time and/or a predetermined count.

Abstract: A sheet conveyance apparatus, including: a rotatable first rotary member; a second rotary member configured to rotate together with the first rotary member to nip and convey a sheet; a rotary member support unit configured to support the first rotary member in a mountable and removable manner, the rotary member support unit being pivotally movable in a direction intersecting with a conveyance direction of the sheet; and a regulating member configured to regulate pivotal movement of the rotary member support unit so that the first rotary member is fitted into a predetermined position of the rotary member support unit when the first rotary member is mounted.

Abstract: A cathode electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery includes a current collector; and a cathode material layer comprising a bottom layer coated on the current collector and a top layer coated on the bottom layer. The lithium-ion transfer resistance of the active material particles in the bottom layer is smaller than that of the active material particles in the top layer, optimize the concentration polarization occurred in the cathode electrode during discharge, and enabling the lithium-ion secondary battery using the cathode electrode to be improved both in energy density and safety, and be further enhanced in specific capacity.

Abstract: A novel scalable synthesis for the preparation of 7-(3-pyridinyI)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4)nonane has been developed, and 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane salts have been formed with succinic acid and oxalic acid. Additionally, 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diaza-spiro[4.4]nonane has been separated into its stereoisomers via resolution with L and D di-p-toluoyltartaric acids, giving (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane of high enantiomeric purity. Numerous solid salts of the resulting (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4}nonane have been prepared. Methods for the preparation of the racemic and enantiomeric salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such salts, and uses thereof are disclosed. The salts can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.