Abstract: The power transmission has a fly-by-wire electro-hydraulic control mechanism that controls the engagement and disengagement of the range clutches in both forward and reverse operation. In forward operation, the control mechanism permits continued vehicle operation in the third forward range should electrical discontinuance occur during the first through fourth forward ranges, and in the fifth forward range should electrical discontinuance occur in the fifth or sixth forward range. Also, the control mechanism includes two logic valves and a forward on/off solenoid valve that permits the logic valves to control three torque-transmitting mechanisms with the use of two trim solenoid valves.

Abstract: A duty ratio for controlling an engagement force of a friction engagement device on the side of upshift engagement is corrected by an amount corresponding to an intermediate correction control value in the course of the shift. In addition, on a prerequisite condition that learning correction of a constant standby pressure control value at the start of the shift is converged, learning correction is performed for the intermediate correction control value according to a gradient of a turbine speed. Thus, a shift shock is prevented from occurring due to abrupt engagement of the friction engagement device and the like at the completion of the shift.

Abstract: A lubricant feed system for a planetary drive (1) is provided with a first guide (5) that guides the lubricant to first planet shafts (7), with at least one channel (6) passing through the wall (8a) of the planet carrier (8) in each of the first planet shafts (7), and at least one transverse channel (11) exiting each of the channels (6) to a second guide (12).

Abstract: A planetary differential gear type reduction device of the present invention includes an output gear affixed to an output shaft connected to an object to be driven. A stationary gear has a smaller number of teeth than the output gear and is coaxial with the output shaft, but not rotatable. A planetary gear is rotatably mounted on a planetary gear shaft, which is driven by the torque of a drive source to revolve round the output gear and stationary gear, and revolves round the output gear and stationary gear in mesh therewith. The planetary gear has a first portion and a second portion meshing with the stationary gear and output gear, respectively, and having the same number of teeth as each other. At least one of the output gear, stationary gear and first portion and second portion of the planetary gear is implemented as a profile shifted gear.

Abstract: A series electric drivetrain includes a multiple speed, mechanically-shifted transmission driven by a pair of electric motors. Input power is provided by both electric motors during operation in any given speed ratio, and by only one of the electric motors during shifting between speed ratios. During shifting, the motor not providing input power is released from the output, and accelerated or decelerated to a post-shift speed. When the released motor reaches the post-shift speed, a clutch is synchronously engaged to complete the shift, and the motors resume a shared supply of the transmission input power.

Abstract: A method for changing gear in an automated change-speed gearbox of a motor vehicle with an automated clutch arranged between an engine and the change-speed gearbox includes engaging the clutch up to a slip limit during a downshift from an original gear to a target gear to increase the rotational speed of an input shaft of the change-speed gearbox.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a vehicle drive system including an automatic transmission, including a feedback controller operable upon a shift-down action of the transmission effected by concurrent releasing and engaging actions of first and second frictional coupling devices during an operation of a manually operable vehicle accelerating member to drive the vehicle with the drive power soruce, for controlling an engaging force of the first frictional coupling device, and a learning compensator operable upon detection of an abnormality of the shift-down action, for learning compensation of an initial value of the engaging force at which a feedback control of the engaging force is initiated, or an output reducing device for reducing an output of a drive power source when input speed of the transmission has been increased to a value close to a synchronization value, and/or upon racing of the drive power source during the shift-down action.

Abstract: A shift control apparatus of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle to which torque is transmitted from an engine via a fluid coupling device is provided. In the automatic transmission including a plurality of hydraulically operated friction elements, a clutch-to-clutch downshift is carried out during coasting of the vehicle by releasing one of the friction elements and engaging another friction element. A controller of the shift control apparatus detects a difference between input and output rotation speeds of the fluid coupling device, and increases an engine speed by a controlled amount based on the difference between the input and output rotation speeds when the clutch-to-clutch downshift is carried out during coasting of the vehicle, so that the vehicle is brought into a minimal driving state in which the engine speed is slightly higher than the output rotation speed of the fluid coupling device.

Abstract: An engine controller for a vehicle having an engine and an automatic transmission for transmitting the rotation of an output shaft of the engine to an input shaft through a fluidic transmission device, changing the speed of rotation by switching the transmission path, and transmitting the rotation whose speed has been changed to driving wheels, the automatic transmission controlling the engine during a coast-down to a predetermined gear stage, the engine controller having an engine speed detection unit that detects the number of rotations of the engine output shaft an input shaft speed detection unit that detects the number of rotations of the input shaft a power-on detection unit for detecting a power-on state caused by a driver an engine output control unit that controls the output of the engine; and an engine control unit determines an engine speed and an input shaft speed and outputs a signal to the engine output control unit such that a predetermined relationship is maintained between the engine speed an

Abstract: A vehicle control system including a variable displacement internal combustion engine, a transmission coupled to the variable displacement internal combustion engine, an intake manifold coupled to the variable displacement internal combustion engine, a throttle coupled to the intake manifold, an engine controller for controlling the throttle and the variable displacement internal combustion engine, a transmission controller for controlling the transmission, and where the engine controller transfers a throttle position or load value to the transmission controller, the throttle position or load value independent of the displacement of the variable displacement internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method and system provides a customized exercise (conditioning) program for the user using a computer. A plurality of different measurements (parameters) are input using the computer, and based on these measurements, a computer program generates a customized exercise program for the user. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the customized exercise program may be specific to conditioning the body or a particular body part of the user, or conditioning the user for a particular sport where both exercise program embodiments may include an optional nutrition plan, or alternatively the nutrition plan may generated independently. Advantageously, the computer program provides an efficient, customized conditioning (exercise) program for the user that enables a great amount of flexibility and convenience for the user.

Abstract: A pogo stick primarily includes an adjustable shaft, a handle grip on top of the shaft, and a jumping unit with foot pedals on bottom of the shaft. The device features on that the axis of the shaft and the axis of the jumping unit are not in the same one, parallel to each other so that the handle grip on top of the shaft and the foot pedals of the jumping unit are not on the same plane. When being used, the present invention is more ergonomic, convenient for use and long lasting.

Abstract: A compact, elliptical exercise device includes a pair of primary foot links, and a pair of corresponding auxiliary foot links. A first end of each primary foot link is coupled to a pivot axis so as to move in an arcuate path. A second end of each primary foot link is connected to a guide assembly, which constrains it to travel in a reciprocal path of motion. A first end of each auxiliary foot link is coupled to the guide assembly at a connection point spaced from an engagement point at which its respective primary link is connected. Each auxiliary link is slidably supported by a respective one of its primary foot links so that a second end of each auxiliary foot link will travel in a reciprocal path along the primary foot link.

Abstract: An angle-adjusting device for a treadmill is composed of two attachment blocks (11) respectively secured at a certain position at two sides of the belt frame of the treadmill and two polygonal feet (20) corresponding to the attachment blocks (11). Each polygonal foot (20) is rotatably attached to the attachment block (11) and directly engages the attachment block (11). Therefore, the belt frame (10) is immovably combined with the polygonal feet (20) to ensure the treadmill has less vibration during operation.

Abstract: A first support arm 2 fixed to a base 1, a second support arm 3 pivotally attached to the base. A cam operated by a foot lever 6B controls the pivot position of the second arm, moving it toward or away from the first arm to clamp or release the rear axle of a bicycle between the arms. An inward-facing cup 2A, 3A on each arm holds the ends of the bicycle axle. The cups are vertically adjustable on the arms. Adjustments optimize the frame for any size bicycle wheel. A resistance unit 7 attached to the base has a tire contact roller 7E. A centrifugal clutch in the resistance unit urges a rotating friction plate against a stationary friction pad, providing ideal ride resistance ranging from zero at start-up to full hill-climbing resistance that supports a rider standing on the bicycle pedals at maximum output.

Abstract: An exercising machine wherein a cable pull is resisted by spring deflection. The cable is connected to a lift arm that is pivotally fixed and carries a lift roller. The lift roller abuts a pivotally mounted bar and urges pivotal movement of the bar opposed by a spring member. The connection of the cable to the pivotal lift arm, the position of the lift roller relative to the lift arm pivot, the engagement of the roller with the pivotal bar and the engagement of the spring member with the pivotal bar all involving lever advantages that can be manipulated to achieve varying shapes of resistance of the cable pull as felt by the user.

Abstract: An exercise machine for exercising the muscles of the upper body, in which a pushing or pulling movement can be performed in a direction approxemalty between horizontal and vertical towards or away from the shoulder joint of the user, with the user seated in the same position.

Abstract: A training and bodybuilding equipment is mainly composed of a base, a main frame, a sliding back board, a weight assembly, a pulley assembly and an accessory assembly, wherein the rope of the pulley assembly is hung onto the sliding board and the movement of the pulley assembly can cause the weight assembly to move up and down, so the users can do weight training for legs and bottom with a correct and safe gestures. Besides, in the present invention the combined use of the top retainers and the bottom retainers at the two ends of the rope and the base with various types of accessory assemblies can achieve the weight training for other parts of human body.

Abstract: A multi-purpose cable gym system is disclosed that incorporates an arrangement of pulleys and cables and an exercise station having multiple exercise handles that are continuously connected to a single weight stack via the arrangement of pulleys and cables. The cable gym system consists of a frame, a weight stack, an adjustable seat with fixed back pads, a leg extension/leg curl pedestal, multiple deep groove pulleys, multiple directional pulleys, a composite pulley, multiple cables engaged with the pulleys, and a separate handle associated with each deep groove pulley. The pulleys in the preferred embodiment utilized a deeper, wider groove than conventional pulleys allowing the cable to track smoothly along the pulleys while being pulled at different angles and in different directions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose gym system is disclosed that incorporates a press arm having a main arm and left and right press handles. The exercise machine includes a frame, an exercise station that can include a seat, a pulley system incorporating multiple directional pulleys and a composite pulley, a weight stack, multiple cables engaged with the pulley system and the weight stack, a press arm assembly attached to the cables having a main arm and left and right press handle assemblies having right and left press handles, and a leg extension/leg curl pedestal. The right and left press handle assemblies each include a spring pin for locking them in place and inner and outer stops for limiting travel.

Abstract: An expander for the lower part of the body is provided with a lumbar band (1) having corresponding catching members (2), an elastic strip (7) insertably fitted into and woven with the lumbar band (1), and a sole contact plate (6) having inserting portions (3) for both feet mounted thereon. The elastic strip (7) is woven around a substantially back half of the lumbar band (1), and coupling rings (7b) mounted at the opposite outer ends of the elastic strip (7) pulled out from the opposite sides of a front part of the lumbar band (1) are coupled to corresponding upper-end hooks (20a) of length-adjustable straps (20) connected with side portions (6a) of the sole contact plate (6) in a looped state.

Abstract: A tool holder assembly to hold and orient punches in numerically controlled punch presses which utilize automatic tool changers. The holder positions and orients round and shaped standard insert punches to ensure proper alignment with mating dies during operation. The tool holder comprising a body and a base with indexing pins which provide secure and unique positioning of the insert punch. Application of this invention allows maximum tool life by ensuring proper tool orientation and reduces operation costs by allowing use of standard, low cost, insert punches.

Abstract: A substantially planar packaging device including printed indicia and defining a closed cavity being suitable for containing at least one product. The substantially planar packaging device including a first sheet forming the closed cavity, and a second sheet at least partially detachably coupled to the first sheet to allow the second sheet to be at least partially detached from the first sheet to view at least a portion of the indicia and reattached to the first sheet.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process consisting in: preparing a folded leaf (1) comprising a first main flap (1a) and a second main flap (1b) which overlap one another and a bottom edge (2) joining the main flaps (1a, 1b); tucking in the folded leaf (1) at the bottom edge (2) to form bellows including a first and a second base strip (3a, 3b) inserted between the main flaps (1a, 1b); making at the bellows short furrows (6), which are incised and welded and are spaced from one another, turning up a base strip (3a) on a main flap (1a) to form triangular pockets (7) at the short furrows (6); fixing the triangular pockets (7) to the base strips (3a, 3b); and separating each bag from the folded leaf (1).

Abstract: The present invention discloses folded corrugated material for producing segments or strips for use as Easter grass, packing material and the like or for use as flower pot covers, floral wrappings and ribbon materials.

Abstract: Using as a negative thermal expansion material a double oxide containing at least partly a compound represented by the chemical formula: RQ2O8 (wherein R is Zr, Hf or a tetravalent metallic element represented by a mixture system of these, and Q is a hexavalent metallic element selected from W and Mo), and using as a positive thermal expansion material a material containing at least partly a compound represented by the chemical formula: MQX4 (wherein M is Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra or a divalent metallic element represented by a mixture system of any of these, Q is a hexavalent metallic element selected from W and Mo, and X is an element selected from O and S), these are mixed preferably in a weight ratio of 1:1 and are synthesized to obtain a material whose coefficient of thermal expansion is substantially zero over a wide temperature range, i.e., a zero thermal expansion material. Using this zero thermal expansion material, high-precision and high-performance practical component parts can be obtained.

Abstract: A ceramics dispersion liquid is provided. The dispersion liquid may form an applied film easily recovering hydrophilic properties with light irradiation even when contaminated by lipophilic materials. The ceramics dispersion liquid comprises a ceramics, a dispersion medium, and at least one compound selected from a carboxylic acid, an ammonium carboxylate, a salt of carboxylic acid with metal selected from Ia group, IIa group, IIIa group, Va group, VIa group, VIIa group, VIII group, Ib group, IIb group, IIIb group, IVb group and lanthanoid group, and a salt of oxalic acid with metal selected from IVa group.

Abstract: In the light of the disadvantages of the prior art technology, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a synthetic quartz glass member for excimer lasers, which comprises, while suppressing the generation of reductive defects which impairs the resistance against laser radiations, incorporating a sufficient amount of hydrogen molecules capable of achieving a high resistance against laser radiation into the quartz glass, yet uniformly incorporating the hydrogen molecules to realize a flat distribution in refractive indices attributed to the distribution in the density of hydrogen molecules. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a synthetic quartz glass member for excimer lasers obtained by the production method above, which yields high resistance against laser radiations and homogeneity.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to integrate porous ceramics and dense ceramics with an adequately high bonding strength.

Abstract: A sintered alumina ceramic obtained by preparing a raw material powder mixture containing alumina and a Group 3A metal oxide or a Group 3A metal compound which provides a Group 3A metal oxide on heating, and firing said raw material powder mixture. The sintered ceramic contains alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 4.0 &mgr;m or smaller. In the sintered ceramic, the total content of alkali metal elements, alkaline earth metal elements, Si, and Ti as converted to oxides accounts for 0.1 mol or less with respect to 100 mols of alumina, the total peak intensity for the principal peaks for ReAlO3 and Re3Al5O12 (Re: Group 3A metal) amounts to from 1 to 75% of the intensity of the principal peak of alumina as measured by X-ray diffraction, and the relative density is 99.0% or higher with respect to the theoretical density.

Abstract: A method of exploring for a primary kaolin and producing products therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reactivating a deactivated carbonylation catalyst composition previously used in a carbonylation reaction involving an aromatic hydroxy compound, carbon monoxide and oxygen, so that the re-activated catalyst composition is effective at carbonylating an aromatic hydroxy compound in a subsequent oxidative carbonylation reaction.

Abstract: There is provided catalysts and conversion processes for converting hydrocarbons using the catalysts. The catalysts comprises a first alumino-phosphospho-molecular sieves and a binder comprising a second alumino-phopho-molecular sieves. Exemplary conversion processes include the conversion of oxygenates to olefins, dewaxing, reforming, dealkylation, dehydrogenation, transalkylation, alkylation, and isomerization.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clay-titanium tetrachloride catalyst used for the preparation of polyolefine/clay composite materials, comprising: 1) a phyllosilicate; 2) a magnesium compound selected from the group consisting of MgCl2, Mg(OR)2 and MgR2, wherein R is an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms; 3) an aliphatic alcohol which is capable of dissolving the magnesium compound; 4) titanium tetrachloride TiCl4; and optionally 5) an electron-donor reagent selected from the group consisting of an aromatic ester and an aromatic group substituted or cycloalkyl group substituted alkoxy silane. The present invention also provide a method for the prepare of the catalyst. The nanocomposite materials obtained by using the catalyst have tensile strength of 32-50 MPa and Vicat temperature of 131-220° C.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a molecular sieve composition or a catalyst containing molecular sieve which has a relatively high residual silica index, preferably at least about 1.5. The molecular sieve or catalyst can be made by contacting a template-containing molecular sieve with a silicon containing material having an average kinetic diameter that is larger than the average pore diameter of the sieve or catalyst, and heating to leave residual silica at the sieve or catalyst surface. The molecular sieve or catalyst is particularly effective in making an olefin product from an oxygenate feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a catalyst which comprises combining catalyst components or precursors thereof in an aqueous medium to form a catalyst precursor mixture, feeding the mixture to a shaping apparatus, and shaping the mixture to form particles wherein just before the shaping step the mixture is destabilized. It was found that with this process catalysts can be prepared which have both a good attrition resistance and a high accessibility. The invention further relates to catalysts obtainable by this process.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel metal complex which, when used with an activating cocatalyst, provides a novel catalyst composition. The invention also provides a polymerization method which utilizes the catalyst composition to produce polymers and copolymers containing polar monomer groups. More specifically, the invention comprises a composition comprising the formula LMXZn wherein X is selected from the group consisting of halides, hydride, triflate, acetates, borates, C1 through C12 alkyl, C1 through C12 alkoxy, C3 through C12 cycloalkyl, C3 through C12 cycloalkoxy, aryl, thiolates, carbon monoxide, cyanate, olefins, and any other moiety into which a monomer can insert. M is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ag, and Au. L is a nitrogen-containing bidentate ligand having more than two nitrogen atoms. Z is a neutral coordinating ligand and n equals 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins comprising a titanium compound, having at least a Ti-halogen bond, and at least two electron donor compounds supported on a Mg dihalide, said catalyst component being characterized by the fact that at least one of the electron donor compounds is selected from ethers containing two or more ether groups which are further characterized by the formation of complexes with anhydrous magnesium dichloride in an amount less than 60 mmoles per 100 g of MgCl2 and by the failure of entering into substitution reactions with TiCl4 or by reacting in that way for less than 50% by moles, and at least another electron donor compound is selected from esters of mono or polycarboxylic acids. Said catalyst components are able to produce propylene polymers which, for high values of xylene insolubility, show a broad range of isotacticity.

Abstract: The catalyst for polymerizing vinyl compounds according to the present invention comprises (A) a complex of Group 4 to 10 transition metal of the Periodic Table, (B) a clay, clay mineral or ion-exchangeable layered compound, and (C) at least one aluminoxy compound represented by Formula (1): 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a new catalyst composition comprising a bimetallic Co—Fe catalyst, optionally complexed with a ligand selected from a N-heterocycle, phosphine, or porphorine ligand, that provides a lower cost alternative for the one step synthesis of 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO) from ethylene oxide and synthesis gas. For example, a catalyst containing cobalt carbonyl: iron carbonyl with no ligand, or a catalyst containing a cobalt carbonyl: octaethylporphine iron acetate provide moderate yields of 1,3-PDO in a one step synthesis under mild conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved monolith catalytic reactor and a monolith support. The improvement in the support resides in a polymer network/carbon coating applied to the surface of a porous substrate and a catalytic metal, preferably a transition metal catalyst applied to the surface of the polymer network/carbon coating. The monolith support has from 100 to 800 cells per square inch and a polymer network/carbon coating with surface area of from 0.1 to 15 m2/gram as measured by adsorption of N2 or Kr using the BET method.

Abstract: An inside layer including zeolite and an outside layer including alumina and Pd are formed in a layered shape on a carrier, and Ag and Bi are simultaneously allowed to be carried on the inside and outside layers through impregnation. Thus, production of an alloy through a reaction between Pd and Ag can be suppressed by Bi.

Abstract: A synergistic fungicidal composition comprising a compound A having the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel composition and method for controlling, killing or inhibiting the growth of bryophytes (e.g. mosses and liverworts). It is applicable to the remediation of these organisms in, gardens, orchards or agricultural land, or forests and upon higher plants without substantial detriment to grasses, trees or most broad leaf plants. The novel composition is a combination of an effective amount of finely ground calcium-rich compound suspended in a horticulturally or agriculturally acceptable diluent, and/or binder/carrier. In addition to being a carrier for the calcium-rich compound the binder also acts to bind fine soil particles, helping to conserve irrigation water and to reduce soil erosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for increasing and/or prolonging in vivo or in vitro activity of plant growth regulators (PGRs), comprising of locally increasing the concentration of active plant growth regulators in a plant and/or plant part(s) and/or increasing the sensitivity of the plant and/or plant part(s) to the activity of the plant growth regulators. The local increase can for instance take place by administering the PGRs in capsules. The increase in the sensitivity can be brought about by administering elicitors or means which result in the formation of elicitors. By adding both elicitors and (modified, e.g. slow-release) PGRs the induced response can be timed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oxide superconducting wire, through which dimensional precision of width or thickness of the wire can be improved and an oxide superconducting wire with high superconducting performance can be obtained, is provided. The method of manufacturing the oxide superconducting wire includes preparing a composite by covering with metal powder containing an oxide superconductor or raw material for an oxide superconductor, and rolling the composite using a lubricant having kinematic viscosity of 20×10−6 mm2/s or smaller.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a superconducting phase shift device is presented. The phase shift device can introduce a phase shift between the phases of the order parameters of the device's two terminals. The two terminals can be coupled through an anisotropic superconductor with angled sides, or through two anisotropic superconductors with misaligned phases, or through a ferromagnet in the junction area. The phase shift device can be used in superconducting quantum computing circuitry. A method of fabricating the phase shift device with a technology different from fabrication technology of conventional superconducting materials is described. A method for fabricating a phase shifter chip including an array of phase shift devices is described.

Abstract: A high speed rolling bearing of a long life, having a low rotation torque and a small leakage amount of a grease, is provided. The high speed rolling bearing comprises retainers disposed so as to surround respective rolling elements between an outer member and an inner member thereof, and the respective rolling elements roll against a first contact face which is a contact face thereof with the outer member as well as a second contact face which is a contact face thereof with the inner member. The retainers are made of a polyamide, and the retainers made of the polyamide retains a grease composition, composed of a thickener and a base oil composed of a synthetic hydrocarbon oil having kinematic viscosity at 40° C in a range of 50 to 70 mm2/s, and containing 3 to 6 mass % of hydrocarbon molecules containing 28 to 32 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A lubricant having improved rust protection and demulsibility has a specific balance of an ashless dispersant and a rust inhibitor additive combination comprising a metallic and ashless rust inhibitor.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel reaction products of a borated hydrocarbyl succinimide dispersant and phosphate or phosphite compounds which are highly effective combustion improver additives for use in two-cycle and small engine four-cycle lubricating oils.