Abstract: A disk apparatus includes a disk guide member, a disk transfer mechanism, a disk rotating section, a disk clamp mechanism, and a control section. The guide member has a pair of detectors arranged in the disk transfer direction with a predetermined distance therebetween so as to be brought into a detection state by a peripheral edge of a disk when the disk reaches such a position as to be clamped by the disk rotating section. The control section operates the disk clamp mechanism so that the disk rotating section is urged toward the disk when one of the detectors is brought into a detection state during the transfer of the disk, determines that a clamping operation of the disk is completed when both of the detectors are in a detection state and the detection state continues for a predetermined time, and then stops the disk transfer mechanism.

Abstract: An electric tool having the capability of achieving a high working efficiency is provided. This tool comprises an output shaft rotated by reversible motor, a rotational-direction switch for switching a rotational direction of the output shaft in either forward or reverse direction, first memory for storing a plurality of operation modes of the output shaft with respect to one of the forward and reverse directions, operation-mode switch for selecting one from the operation modes, second memory for temporarily storing an operation mode selected by the operation-mode switch in a use of the electric tool at the one of the forward and reverse directions; and a controller for automatically setting the electric tool in the operation mode stored in the second memory in the next use of the electric tool at the one of the forward and reverse directions.

Abstract: A disk device includes a stock unit with multiple disk holders. When one of the disk holders is selected, the disk holder is moved so as to allow transport of the selected disk to a rotational driving unit. After the selected disk holder has stopped moving, a guide member and a transporting unit are brought closer together to nip a disk held in the disk holder, thereby restricting the disk. A driving unit 50 is then moved to a driving position overlapping the disk which is held in the disk holder, thereby preventing interference between the disk and driving unit. The disk is then transported to the driving unit. Thus, interference between the disk and the rotational driving unit or other structures due to vibrations of the disk within the stock unit can be prevented.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system including (a) an engine, (b) an electric motor, (c) a planetary gear device having a first rotary element connected to the engine, a second rotary element connected to the electric motor and connected through a first clutch to an output member connected to vehicle drive wheel, and a third rotary element connected through a second clutch to the output member, (d) a forward-motor-drive control device for engaging the first clutch and releasing the second clutch to thereby establish a forward motor drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in a forward direction by the electric motor, (e) a forward-engine-drive control device for engaging at least the second clutch to establish an engine-drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in the forward direction by the engine, and (f) a second-clutch control device operable upon switching of a vehicle drive mode from the forward motor drive mode to the forward engine drive mode, for engaging the second clutch only after the engine speed has

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant attachment stabilizer having, as an effective component, a methanebisphosphonic acid derivative represented by general formula (I) [where, in the formula, X, Y, m, n, , A, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the Specification], or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: A method and computer software product for processing outline fonts is described to skeletonize character fonts based on their outline data. The method may comprise: reading font data from an outline font dictionary that stores the outline data of an outline font, preparing element structures and constructing a graphic path; determining whether or not the element structures constitute another graphic path; determining whether or not, within the graphic path, there is another graphic path that is completely contained and has the same cyclic direction as the graphic path, if there is, then, deleting the other graphic path; and moving the element structures that constitute the graphic path by a predetermined distance to the direction of character width based on the character width of the outline font, thereby to output a plurality of line segments which effectively eliminates the character width of the outline font.

Abstract: An agent for periodontal disease includes, as an active component, a methanebisphosphonic acid derivative or a hydrate thereof represented by the general formula (I): [wherein X, Y, m, n, The methanebisphosphonic acid derivative represented by the general formula (I) or a hydrate thereof according to the present invention has activities such as inhibitory effect on cell infiltration to the affected part associated with periodontal disease, and is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of periodontal disease.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system including (a) an engine, (b) an electric motor, (c) a planetary gear device having a first rotary element connected to the engine, a second rotary element connected to the electric motor and connected through a first clutch to an output member connected to vehicle drive wheel, and a third rotary element connected through a second clutch to the output member, (d) a forward-motor-drive control device for engaging the first clutch and releasing the second clutch to thereby establish a forward motor drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in a forward direction by the electric motor, (e) a forward-engine-drive control device for engaging at least the second clutch to establish an engine-drive mode in which the vehicle is driven in the forward direction by the engine, and (f) a second-clutch control device operable upon switching of a vehicle drive mode from the forward motor drive mode to the forward engine drive mode, for engaging the second clutch only after the engine speed has

Abstract: A disk device includes a stock unit with multiple disk holders. When one of the disk holders is selected, the disk holder is moved so as to allow transport of the selected disk to a rotational driving unit. After the selected disk holder has stopped moving, a guide member and a transporting unit are brought closer together to nip a disk held in the disk holder, thereby restricting the disk. A driving unit 50 is then moved to a driving position overlapping the disk which is held in the disk holder, thereby preventing interference between the disk and driving unit. The disk is then transported to the driving unit. Thus, interference between the disk and the rotational driving unit or other structures due to vibrations of the disk within the stock unit can be prevented.

Abstract: A disk device has a driving unit supported by elastic members. In a standby state, locking of the driving unit by a lock member is disengaged, so that the driving unit is elastically supported by dampers and a coil spring. This reduces the time of restriction by pins, thereby preventing damage to the pins. The lock member is operated at the time of receiving a disk, thereby locking the driving unit. Thus, the driving unit does not need to be locked in the casing for prolonged periods of time.

Abstract: A disk apparatus includes a disk guide member, a disk transfer mechanism, a disk rotating section, a disk clamp mechanism, and a control section. The guide member has a pair of detectors arranged in the disk transfer direction with a predetermined distance therebetween so as to be brought into a detection state by a peripheral edge of a disk when the disk reaches such a position as to be clamped by the disk rotating section. The control section operates the disk clamp mechanism so that the disk rotating section is urged toward the disk when one of the detectors is brought into a detection state during the transfer of the disk, determines that a clamping operation of the disk is completed when both of the detectors are in a detection state and the detection state continues for a predetermined time, and then stops the disk transfer mechanism.

Abstract: A disc device comprising a transfer unit operable to provide a transferring force to a disc inserted from the outside to transfer the disc into a storage area in the device, a sensor unit for detecting the position of the inserted disc, and a control unit for controlling a operational speed of the transfer unit. The control unit controls the operational speed of the transfer unit in the disc loading direction at a low-speed until the disc inserted from the outside reaches the transfer unit. The control unit then adjusts the operational speed of the transfer unit in the disc loading direction from a low-speed to a high-speed when the sensor unit detects that the disc is inserted into the position in which a transferring force from the transfer unit is given to the disc, or after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Accordingly, the disc device reduces operation noise and resistance when the disc is inserted.

Abstract: An interleukin-6 production inhibitor is provided containing a methanebisphosphonic acid derivative as an active component, which has inhibitory effects on interleukin-6 production and is useful in prevention and treatment of diseases due to abnormal production of the interleukin-6. This pharmaceutical is anticipated to have effects in prevention and treatment of diseases related to the interleukin-6, for example, thrombocytosis, inflammatory diseases, abnormal immune response diseases, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypercalcemia, multiple myeloma, cachexia, and nephritis.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control apparatus for controlling an automatic transmission of an automotive vehicle, with a pressurized working fluid delivered from a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor, wherein a pump control device is operated upon starting of the electric motor to start the hydraulic pump, for controlling the electric motor, such that a rate of increase of the operating speed of the hydraulic pump decreases with a decrease in the temperature of the working fluid detected by a temperature detector.

Abstract: The present invention has the objective of offering drug for treating abnormalities in bone marrow which corrects the biological balance in the bone marrow, in particular which has the effect of suppressing inflammatory cell infiltration and suppressing cell growth-differentiation factor increase. The present invention relates to drug for treating abnormalities in bone marrow which has, as an effective component, a methanebisphosphonic acid derivative, ester thereof, medicinally acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of these. The methanebisphosphonic acid derivatives of the present invention show an outstanding bone marrow abnormality therapeutic effect, so efficacy can be expected in the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma, osteomyelitis and other bone marrow abnormalities. Furthermore, application can also be expected in the prevention and treatment of hypoplastic anaemia, myelocytic leukaemia and other such haematopoietic disorders.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control apparatus for controlling an automatic transmission of an automotive vehicle, with a pressurized working fluid delivered from a hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor, wherein a pump control device is operated upon starting of the electric motor to start the hydraulic pump, for controlling the electric motor, such that a rate of increase of the operating speed of the hydraulic pump decreases with a decrease in the temperature of the working fluid detected by a temperature detector.

Abstract: A robot apparatus having no need for securing a space for installing both a robot movable section and a robot controller. The robot apparatus includes a frame having strength enough to support the robot movable section, and containing the robot controller therein. The robot movable section is installed on the frame. The robot controller and the robot movable section are electrically connected to each other via a coupling cable passing through a hole formed inside. Over the base of the robot movable section, first, second and another arms are provided via rotating mechanism portions. The distal end of the third arm constitutes a wrist portion of a robot. Various types of hands are attached to this wrist portion. Thus, the robot movable section can be installed on the frame containing the robot controller.

Abstract: An unbaked ceramic layer is formed by applying a ceramic paste on to an organic flexible supporting body. First target marks are formed on the flexible supporting body before or after this process. Then, the positioning for printing electrodes is performed based upon information obtained through image processing of the first target marks, to print the electrodes on the unbaked ceramic layer. With this, a manufacturing method for ceramic electronic components that can minimize positional misalignment in electrode patterns is provided.

Abstract: According to the present invention, ceramic electronic components are produced by a process which includes the steps of forming an unbaked ceramic layer on a surface of an organic flexible supporting body by applying a ceramic paste, the surface having an area that is given a peeling treatment and areas that are not given the peeling treatment; forming first target marks on the flexible supporting body; and positioning and priming electrodes on the unbaked ceramic layer, based upon information obtained through image processing of the first target marks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a methanediphosphonate derivative, its manufacturing process, and pharmaceutical applications, that is represented with the following formula: ##STR1## wherein, D is either sulfur, oxygen, NH, alkyl-substituted N, CH.sub.2, or SCH.sub.2, X represents an alkyl group, alkyl group having a hetero atom as a substitution group, an aryl group or an acyl group, m represents an integer of 1 to 5, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl groups having 1 to carbon atoms or pharmaceutically allowable cations. .function.The compounds of the present invention have excellent IL-1 inhibitory action, antioxidation action and bone resorption inhibitory action, and are useful as antiinflammatory agents, antirheumatic agents, bone metabolic disease drugs, autoimmune disease drugs, or osteoporosis drugs.