Abstract: In a magnetic disk apparatus using a composite thin-film magnetic head, high-speed reading and writing operations are achieved without increasing a read error rate and without decreasing a signal-to-noise ratio of read signals. The magnetic head is moved along an arc-like line on the magnetic disk having a track including a plurality of sectors. Each of the sectors has a data area and an identification area displaced from the data area due to movement of the magnetic head relative to the magnetic disk. A position identification sector which is positioned ahead of a target sector is determined based on a predetermined factor representing a period of time. An offset operation of the magnetic head is performed after the position identification sector is detected by a read head so that the magnetic head is moved from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A toner for electrostatic-image development which comprises toner particles comprising a colorant and a binder resin, the toner particles having a volume-average particle diameter of from 3 to 9 .mu.m and a particle size distribution satisfying the following expressions (1) and (2):D16(v)/D50(v).ltoreq.1.475-0.036.times.D50(v) (1)D50(p)/D84(p).ltoreq.1.45 (2)wherein D16(v) and D50(v) represent, in terms of absolute value, a cumulative 16% diameter (.mu.m) and a cumulative 50% diameter (.mu.m), respectively, of a cumulative volume particle diameter distribution of the toner particles depicted from the larger diameter side, and D50(p) and D84(p) represent, in terms of absolute value, a cumulative 50% diameter (.mu.m) and a cumulative 84% diameter (.mu.m), respectively, of a cumulative population particle diameter distribution of the toner particles depicted from the larger diameter side.

Abstract: The pillar garnish is supported by a steel bracket interposed between the pillar garnish and the pillar.

Abstract: The bracket has flange portions at two vertical ends so as to be supported by the inner panel of a roof rail and a projecting portion formed to expand to have a predetermined space from a main plane of the inner panel, the support portions of the assist grip are disposed on the projecting portion at predetermined vertical intervals, the projecting portion has a plurality of first openings formed by raising tag portions between the support portions of the assist grip and on the outside of the support portions of the assist grip by cutting toward the main plane of the inner panel, and free ends of the tag portions are positioned to have predetermined gaps from the main plane of the inner panel.

Abstract: Major components of the de-lactose milk and the de-lactose milk powder according to the present invention may comprise a protein essentially consisting of milk protein and fats essentially consisting of milk fat but not include lactose of more than 2%. The de-lactose milk and the de-lactose milk powder are characterized by having a structure where the fat is emulsified with the protein.

Abstract: An electrostatic-image developer which comprises a toner and a carrier comprising core particles coated with a coating resin, wherein the toner comprises toner particles having a volume-average particle diameter of from 3 to 9 .mu.m and having a specific particle diameter distribution, at least 20% of the total surface area of the toner particles is covered with (a) an external additive having an average particle diameter of from 20 nm to 100 nm, and at least 40% of the total surface area of the toner particles is covered with (b) an external additive having an average particle diameter of from 7 nm to 20 nm, and wherein the core particles of the carrier are magnetic particles formed from a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a ferrite component represented by the following formula (3):(M.sub.y O).sub.100-x (Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3).sub.x (3)(wherein M is a metal atom selected from the group consisting of Li, Mg, Ca and Mn; x is from 45 to 95 mol %; and y is 1 or 2) and from 0.

Abstract: A pretzel stick having a hollow portion along a longitudinal center is prepared by baking a material which consists essentially of 100 parts by weight of grain flour, 5-50 parts by weight of saccharides, 5-60 parts by weight of oils and fats, and 0-60 parts by weight of starch. The preparation process of the pretzel stick comprises the steps of preparing the material, extruding the material through a ring nozzle so that the extruded material has a cylindrical shape with a hollow portion along the longitudinal center thereof, baking the extruded material, cutting the baked material to a constant length, and injecting a filling material having an adjusted viscosity into the hollow portion.

Abstract: A magnetic particle brush developing carrier used for electrostatic latent image developing is disclosed, comprising a magnetic particle having a surface coating comprising two kinds of fluoro-type resins, with one of the resins having a higher critical surface tension than the other. The carrier maintains its triboelectric properties even after extended use, it reaches charge saturation after a short period of triboelectrification, and it has excellent charge stability against environmental change.

Abstract: When an air-conditioner operation mode signal AM representative of a confirmation to permit the starting of a motor-driven compressor is supplied from an air-conditioner control unit to a battery management unit, the battery management unit detects power supply conditions including a voltage, a ground fault, a wire disconnection, etc. of a high-voltage battery, and supplies a start permission signal AUX2 indicative of a permission to start the motor-driven compressor to the air-conditioner control unit depending on the detected power supply conditions. After having received the start permission signal AUX2, the air-conditioner control unit turns on an air-conditioner inverter drive signal DAI to operate the motor-driven compressor.

Abstract: An external heat exchanger of a heat pump air-conditioner on an electric vehicle is determined as being frosted based on signals from temperature sensors. If the external heat exchanger is frosted, then a frosting flag is set and the air-conditioner is operated in a cooling mode to radiate heat from the external heat exchanger for thereby defrosting the external heat exchanger while the air-conditioner is in a pre-air-conditioning mode before the driver enters the electric vehicle or while the battery on the electric vehicle is being charged. While the battery is being charged, the external heat exchanger is defrosted by the electric energy supplied from an external power supply to charge the battery.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing small magnetic disks from a nonmagnetic large disk. A nonmagnetic large disk is first prepared, and subjected to at least one step of a manufacturing process necessary for manufacturing a magnetic disk from a nonmagnetic substrate. The manufacturing process may comprise the steps of applying at least one underlayer to the substrate, applying the layer of magnetic material to the underlayer, applying the protective layer to the layer of magnetic material, applying the lubricating layer to the protective layer, carrying out a texture treatment, polishing the underlayer, and burnishing the protective layer, and carrying out a levitation and characteristic test. After at least one of these steps, the large disk is divided into a plurality of the small disks. Accordingly, it is possible to manufacture small magnetic disks, by the use of manufacturing equipment designed to manufacture large magnetic disks.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a multilayer ceramic board having uniform density over the total area of the green sheets after a thermal compression bonding comprises a lower mold in which a plurality of green sheets, having conductive wiring patterns printed thereon, are to be set in a stacked state, an upper mold which comes into contact with a top surface of the uppermost sheet of the plurality of green sheets and applies a pressing load on the stacked green sheets toward the lower mold, and a restraining mold which restraining the plurality of green sheets in the stacked state therein and having an inner wall surface in contact with peripheral wall portions of the upper and lower molds, the confining mold being movably supported in a direction of the pressing load of the upper mold.

Abstract: A carrier for developing an electrostatic latent image, which carrier comprises core particles having formed thereon a resin coating layer, in which the resin coating layer comprises a fluorine-containing resin and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of the fluorine-containing resin, and the resin and the second resin each are partially exposed on the surface of said resin coating layer. The carrier may be produced by a process comprising the steps of: dry-blending core particles, a fluorine-containing resin, and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of said fluorine-containing resin; and melting the resin blend to coat said core particles. The carrier is excellent in stability with time and environmental changes, causes no adhesion, and is less consumed.

Abstract: A developer for electrophotography which is excellent in the retention of the charge quantity of the toner and the controllability of the charge quantity, scarcely causes adhesion of the carrier to image areas and can provide stable image quality is disclosed, the developer comprising a toner containing a quaternary ammonium salt type charge control agent dispersed in a binder resin and a carrier coated with a resin comprising, as essential components, a vinylidene fluoride monomer unit-containing resin and a methylphenylsilicone resin.

Abstract: A reinforcement is comprised of a support member in the form of a waved sheet and a plate member in the form a generally flat sheet and secured to the support member. The support member has a ridge-like bent portion protruding to one side thereof and forming an opening to the other side thereof. The plate member has a ridge-like projection protruding into the opening to close the same while cooperating with the ridge-like bent portion to constitute a tubular portion for rigidly holding two structural members at a predetermined distance from each other and and receiving a bolt extending between the two structural members for attachment of another member to the two structural members.

Abstract: A carrier for developing an electrostatic latent image, which carrier comprises core particles having formed thereon a resin coating layer, in which the resin coating layer comprises a fluorine-containing resin and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of the fluorine-containing resin, and the resin and the second resin each are partially exposed on the surface of said resin coating layer. The carrier may be produced by a process comprising the steps of: dry-blending core particles, a fluorine-containing resin, and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of said fluorine-containing resin; and melting the resin blend to coat said core particles. The carrier is excellent in stability with time and environmental changes, causes no adhesion, and is less consumed.

Abstract: A controller for a cutting machine has a machining power extracting unit for extracting machining power related to machining from the consumed power of the cutting machine, a detection range setter for setting a detection range for the machining power thus extracted, an integrator for integrating output values of the machining power extracting unit within the detection range thus set, a maximum value detector for detecting the maximum value of the output values of the machining power extracting unit within the detection range, and a judging unit for comparing an input signal with a variable comparative reference value and producing a control signal if the input signal exceeds the comparative reference value. The judging unit has an input which is selectively connectable to the machining power extracting unit, the integrator and the maximum value detector.

Abstract: A tool abnormality detecting device for a machine tool for machining a work with a machining tool selected according to a machining program. The device has a machining load detector for detecting a load during machining with a machining tool. A memory is provided to store threshold data for judging a tool life, detection starting time data and detection time data for each machining stage carried out with respective machining tools. Further the device is provided with a comparison/judgement unit for judging abnormality of the tool by taking detection data corresponding to the machining tool from the memory and comparing an output value of the machining load detector with a threshold within a detection time set in the detection data.

Abstract: A heat-resistant chocolate is obtained by adding an O/W type emulsion which is an emulsion of fine particles of oils and fats in water as the continuous phase, to a chocolate, thereby to impart heat resistance to the chocolate while maintaining good taste and a good property of dissolving in the mouth. The O/W type emulsion contains 20-70% water, and is used in an amount from 1 to 10% of the final chocolate.

Abstract: A preform for a polarization retaining optical fiber is produced by making at least two bores symmetrically around a center axis of a preform comprising a core part and a cladding part which surrounds the core part, decreasing a diameter of one end of each bore, or connecting a glass tube to one end of the preform, the glass tube having a part with a smaller inner diameter near its end which is connected to the preform, inserting a first glass rod, a stressing member and a second glass rod in this order from the other end of each bore or from an end of each bore which is remote from the connected glass tube, contacting the first glass rod to the diameter-decreased end of each bore or to the part with a smaller inner diameter of the glass tube, and heating and fusing the second glass rod to the preform.