Abstract: A golf club head includes a front body, a middle body, a back body integrally. The middle body is disposed between the front body and the back body. The middle body includes a middle crown constituting a middle portion of a crown portion in back and forth directions, a middle side constituting middle portions of both side surfaces on a toe side and a heel side in the back and forth directions, a middle sole constituting a middle portion of a sole portion in the back and forth directions. The middle body may include aluminum alloy. The front body and the back body may include titanium alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-piece golf ball comprising a core 3, a first intermediate layer 5, a second intermediate layer 7, and a cover 9, wherein the first intermediate layer 5 comprises a plurality of ribs 51 formed on the core 3; the second intermediate layer 7 is placed in concave portions surrounded by the ribs 51; and the cover 9 forms an outermost layer; with each of the ribs extending so that its width increases from the cover side to the core side; the concave portions being shaped into a funnel-like form by the side surfaces of the ribs; the hardness of the core 3, the first intermediate layer 5 and the second intermediate layer 7 being different from each other; and the hardness of the first intermediate layer 5 being greater than that of the second intermediate layer 9.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, wherein an outermost surface of the golf ball has a coefficient of friction of greater than 0.6.

Abstract: A dimple pattern for a golf ball with multiple sets of dimples is disclosed herein. Each of the multiple sets of dimples has a different entry radius. A preferred set of dimples is eighteen different dimples. The dimples may cover as much as eighty-seven percent of the surface of the golf ball. The unique dimple pattern allows a golf ball to have shallow dimples with steeper entry angles. In a preferred embodiment, the golf ball has 382 dimples with eleven different diameters and eighteen different entry radii.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to a golf shoe that includes a golf ball marker receiver element and an opening that allows the shoe lace to pass through for attaching the apparatus to the shoe. A golf shoe that has such an apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a ball hitting and kicking practice device. It includes: a.) a central elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, b.) a ball attached to the distal end of the central elongated member, c.) a base located at the proximal end of the central elongated member, d.) at least one suction cup connected to the base, having a functional attaching end facing away from the ball; and, e.) at least one spring mechanism located between the ball and at least one suction cup and connected to at least one of the central elongated member and the base.

Abstract: A ball connected to an elastic string is suspended at adjustable elevations relative to the ground for free swinging movement toward and away from a user for hand- and eye-coordination training.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a driven device having an input shaft is provided, including an attendant methodology for optimally configuring components thereof so as to minimize instability without recourse to utilization of a pivot regulating mechanism. The drive assembly includes a driving device having an output shaft, a driving device support structure, and a drive operatively linking the output shaft of the driving device with the input shaft of the driven device. The driving device support structure includes an anchorable base and a selectively positionable platform pivotable, with respect to the base, about a pivot axis so as to thereby define a tilt angle &agr; for the platform relative to a horizon. The drive including a drive sheave, a driven sheave, and an endless loop, a hub load being generated by the endless loop about the sheaves and acting therebetween along a hub load line. The hub load line has an angular relationship e relative to the horizon.

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur guard assembly for use with a bicycle having a derailleur mounted to a frame of the bicycle by a derailleur mounting bolt. The derailleur guard assembly preferably includes a body supportable by an axle assembly of the bicycle. The body is configured to extend from an axis of the axle assembly to a space adjacent the mounting bolt of the derailleur and defines an inner surface facing the frame when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle. A support is configured to support the derailleur when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle and, in at least one arrangement, the body is positioned outwardly of the derailleur mounting bolt within the space adjacent the mounting bolt.

Abstract: A drive system has a simple construction without a dedicated generator and permits improved energy efficiency in operating a motive power source in cooperation with an electric drive source. An output shaft of an engine is connected to a sun gear of a planetary gear assembly. An electric motor is connected, via gears, to a carrier rotatably supporting a planetary pinion gear that rotates around the outer circumference of the sun gear while rotating on its axis in engagement with the sun gear. An input shaft of a steptronic transmission is connected to a ring gear that rotates in engagement with the planetary pinion gear. The drive system further includes an engine clutch that directly couples the output shaft of the engine to the ring gear, a ring gear brake that regulates the rotation of the ring gear, and a torque converter clutch and a torque converter for transmitting the driving force of the electric motor to an output shaft of the steptronic transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gearbox (8) for a vehicle (2), comprising a housing (26) and a gear-shifting device which is arranged inside the housing. Said gearbox also comprises an electromechanical actuator (24) having a first electric motor (32) for performing a selection movement of the gear-shifting device, a second electric motor (34) for performing a gear-shifting movement of the gear-shifting device, and a control system (22) for receiving sensor signals, for processing said sensor signals and for transmitting control signals to the electric motors (32, 34). The rotational axis of the first electric motor (32) and the rotational axis of the second electric motor (34) are parallel.

Abstract: A step down gear train, more specifically for an adjusting device of a motor vehicle seat, comprising an output shaft (22) rotating about an output axis (34), a pinion (20) that is connected to the output shaft (22), a housing (24) that comprises a housing portion (26) which is located in immediate proximity to the pinion (20) and has a passageway (28) for the output shaft (22), a first fixed gear wheel having external teeth that is connected to the housing portion (26) and comprises a bearing hole (32) which is centered on the output axis (34), a second gear wheel having external teeth that is connected to the pinion (20) and comprises a bearing protrusion (38) which is adapted to mate with the bearing hole (32), a cam gear (39) having internal teeth that meshes with both the first and the second gear wheel (30, 36), that has a gear axis which is offset an eccentricity value e relative to the output axis (34), that has a bearing hole (44) which is adapted to mate with the output shaft (22) and has the same a

Abstract: An oscillating inner gearing planetary gear system is provided which does not need to occupy a large space even in a state where a driving source is joined. In particular, the axial length thereof can be shortened, and a large diameter hollow shaft therethrough can be formed. The oscillating inner gearing planetary gear system (100) is configured in such a manner that rotation of an input shaft (104) is reduced by internal oscillating bodies (116A,116B) oscillatingly rotating relative to an external gear (118), and the reduced output is delivered by the external gear (118) also serving as an output shaft. A middle shaft (108) is located parallel to the external gear (118) at a position more radially outward than the internal oscillating bodies (116A,116B). An orthogonal gearset (106) connects the middle shaft (108) and the input shaft (104) at a right angle.

Abstract: A driveline for mobile vehicles comprising one multi-disc brake (14) which non-rotatably connects a rotatable part of a planetary transmission (12) with the housing (4) wherein the actuating device of the multi-disc brake has one piston (18) which has one automatic piston-resetting device (21), and clamping elements (22) are situated in holes (40) of the piston (18).

Abstract: A driveline for a mobile vehicle comprises a one-step planetary transmission (7) in which the outer central wheel (10) is non-rotatably held, the inner central wheel (6) forms the output and the planet carrier (12) forms the output which can be connected with the housing (4) via a brake (14). To ensure an easy assembly, the output flange (17) is supported in the housing (4) via a first bearing (28) and the planet carrier (12) via a second bearing (26), one pivot (24) of the planet carrier (12) is non-rotatably held in one hole of the output flange (17).

Abstract: A method for controlling engine idle in a vehicle having a motor connected to the engine through a power transfer unit is provide. Upon receiving a neutral command, the engine torque is commanded to approximately zero. The motor torque is adjusted to maintain an approximately constant engine speed as the engine torque is reduced. The torque from the engine transferred to the vehicle wheels is at or near zero. When the torque at the vehicle wheels is non-zero, a second motor is used to cancel the torque output from the engine so the torque at vehicle wheels is zero. When the engine torque has reached approximately zero, or when a predetermined amount of time has past, both motors are shutdown, and all of the remaining engine torque is transferred to the first motor through the power transfer unit.

Abstract: A control system for a hybrid drive unit wherein an assist prime mover is connected through a transmission mechanism to an output member to which a torque outputted by a main prime mover is transmitted, a torque of said assist prime mover is limited within a preset range. Specifically, said torque is limited to an upper limit side in case the speed of said assist prime mover exceeds the preset value, and a lower limit value of the torque of the assist prime mover is set in case the output torque of said assist prime mover acts as a driving torque.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently and effectively controlling the rate of change of ratio, not simply the ratio, in a CVT. By controlling the rate of change of ratio, the acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle can be controlled in an efficient manner. Furthermore, the rate of change of ratio can be controlled by controlling the clamping pressure of the pulleys and/or differential pressure between the pulleys with minimal slip by using a servo control mechanism adapted for control by a system controller based on equilibrium mapping and other control parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating tactile force for a vehicle is provided, which includes a motor for generating the tactile force, a spring for generating the tactile force, an electromagnetic brake for cooperatively generating the tactile force with at least one of the motor and the spring, an accelerator pedal and a shift lever. The apparatus generates the tactile force for at least one of the accelerator pedal and the shift lever with a drive-by-wire method.

Abstract: An arm exercise device is positioned in the area of the dashboard of an automotive vehicle. The device comprises at least three mechanisms positioned behind the dashboard. Each mechanism has an extendable cord attached thereto. Each cord extends through holes formed through the dashboard. An ergonomically-shaped handle is mounted on each cord end exterior of the dashboard. The mechanisms are adapted to provide a steady rate of tension when the cords are pulled outwardly from the dashboard and to retract the cords when the pulling force is released. As contemplated, one the devices would be positioned to the left of the steering column, one at a central point of the dashboard and one to the right of the passenger seat. This arrangement permits the driver and passenger to exercise both arms at convenient intervals.

Abstract: A variable resistance physical exercise apparatus is provided which provides improved features over prior art devices in that it is more compact, provides a linear resistance profile to the user and provides a variety of modes of operation. The device comprises a motor driven bi-directional linear translation mechanism to vary the effective length of a lever arm and therefore vary the weight of resistance to the user. An alternative embodiment includes a spring winder drum pulley combination.

Abstract: An exercise machine for exercising the arms and legs with a seat height adjustable to a lower and a upper position, in the lower position a preacher rest is also provided which places the elbow joint of the user when sitting on the seat in line with a pivot. Members are attached to the pivot which the user rotates to exercise his arms. The seat in the upper position places the knee joint of the user, when seated on the seat with the preacher rest removed, in line with the pivot members are then rotated about the pivot by the user bending his legs about the knee. Resistance to the exercise is provided rotation of the pivot.

Abstract: A bundled sheet processing apparatus has a chute unit tilting between the first and second positions. A downstream side in the chute unit conveying direction, there is provided a stopper that has the contact surface narrower than the thickness of a bundle and stops the bundle by contacting the end of the bundle in the conveying direction with the contact surface. At this time, sheets protruding beyond the contact surface are detected by a detector.

Abstract: Devices for cross-welding or cross-separating welding plastic films (2) are used in a manner known per se in machines for producing bags, said devices comprising a welding roller (3) and a heated welder terminal (4) which can be moved reciprocally and between which the plastic films (2) are guided for welding. According to the invention, the welding roller (3) is covered by a continuous belt (5).

Abstract: A sheet folding device includes a folding plate configured to push out a sheet or sheet stack in a direction pre-set against a conveying path; a couple of folding rollers configured to push the sheet being pushed into a nip of the folding roller couple; and a guide part configured to guide the sheet or the sheet stack so as to prevent the sheet from coming contact in with the folding rollers in the conveying path where the sheet or the sheet stack is conveyed. The sheet or the sheet stack is folded while being put between and conveyed by the couple of the folding rollers.

Abstract: A cutting cylinder is mounted such that it can rotate and be driven and is provided with four cutting blades on its circumference, which blades divide the circumferential length into four sections arranged on the circumference of the cutting cylinder.

Abstract: Thermal insulation is provided for use in applications requiring continuous resistance to temperatures of 1260° C. without reaction with alumino-silicate firebricks, the insulation comprises fibres having a composition in wt % 65%<SiO2<86%, MgO<10%, 14%<CaO<28%, Al2O3<2%, ZrO2<3%, B2O3<5%, P2O5<5%, 72%<SiO2+ZrO2+B2O3+5*P2O5, 95%<SiO2+CaO+MgO+Al2O3+ZrO2+B2O3+P2O5. Addition of elements selected from the group Sc, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Y or mixtures thereof improves fibre quality and the strength of blankets made from the fibres.

Abstract: The invention relates to bismuth oxide glass, containing germanium oxide, a method for the production thereof, the use thereof and a glass fiber consisting of said inventive glass.

Abstract: A fired spinel complex oxide is produced by firing a mixture containing a slag by-produced in chromium refining, a reducer, and a silica-containing material, and is essentially composed of: 29 to 40 percent by weight of Fe2O3; 15 to 20 percent by weight of Al2O3; 9 to 14 percent by weight of MgO; 0 to 4 percent by weight of Na2O; 9 to 17 percent by weight of Cr2O3; 14 to 20 percent by weight of SiO2; and 2 percent by weight or less of CaO. The fired spinel complex oxide shows a Cu—K&agr; X-ray diffraction pattern in which the ratio (b/a) of the diffraction peak intensity of the silica-containing material (b) in the vicinity of 2&thgr;=26.7° to the {113} plane diffraction peak intensity (a) in the vicinity of 2&thgr;=36° is 0.1 or less.

Abstract: The iron-containing catalyst suitable for use as a catalyst contains a) iron or a mixture containing iron and an iron-based compound. The iron has an average crystallite size ranging from 1-35 nm measured by X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high stability rare earth zeolite Y with high rare earth and the preparation process thereof, which zeolite has a content of rare earth of 4-15 wt %, a unit cell constant of 2.450-2.458 nm, a differential thermal collapsed temperature of 1000-1056° C., a silica to alumina ratio of 8.3-8.8, and a content of sodium oxide less than 1.0 wt %. Said zeolite is prepared by drying a rare earth-containing zeolite Y, introducing gaseous silicon tetrachloride carried by dry air and reacting at a temperature of 150-600° C. for 10 min to 6 h, then purging with dry air and washing with de-cationized water to remove the soluble by-products. The rare earth zeolite Y possesses high activity and selectivity for cracking the heavy oils, high activity for hydrogen transfer, has good coke selectivity, can effectively increase the yield of light oils, and improve the quality of gasoline and thus can directly serve as an active component for preparing various hydrocarbon cracking catalysts.

Abstract: A treatment element for use in a diesel exhaust emissions stream comprising a diesel NOx catalyst and a NOx adsorber catalyst is described. The diesel NOx catalyst comprises a zeolite, such as an acidic zeolite. The diesel NOx catalyst, NOx adsorber catalyst, or both comprises a catalytic metal. Methods of making the treatment element are described. Also described is an exhaust emissions control device comprising the above NOx adsorber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst system that may be used to regenerate NOx adsorber catalysts. It also provides methods for using these catalysts. According to the present invention, hydrocarbons are introduced into an exhaust gas stream upstream of a metal ion exchanged zeolite catalyst to generate CO. The metal ion exchanged zeolite catalyst is preferably a Cu-ZSM-5 catalyst that has a high loading of copper. The hydrocarbons are oxidized to carbon monoxide, and the carbon monoxide is then exposed to a NOx adsorber catalyst, which facilitates regeneration of that catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adduct comprising MgCl2, an alcohol (ROH) in which R is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group, and a compound containing a transition metal M selected from the Groups 3 to 11 or the lanthanide or actinide groups of the Periodic Table of the Elements (new IUPAC version) in an amount such as to give a weight of M atoms lower than 10% based on the total weight of the adduct. The catalyst components that are obtained by reacting the adducts with halogenating agents show very high specific activity.

Abstract: This invention has as its object a process for preparation of vinyl aryl derivatives by an electrochemical method.

Abstract: A discrete polyolefin catalyst activator is disclosed. A salient feature of invention borate-based activators is that at least one of the ligands on the borate non-coordinating anion (NCA) comprises a fluorinated aryl group linked to the boron atom through an acetylenic group appropriate pairing of invention activators with olefin polymerization. Catalyst precursors yield increased catalytic activity. Polymerization results are disclosed.

Abstract: A microencapsulated catalyst is prepared by dissolving or dispersing a catalyst in a first phase (for example an organic phase), dispersing the first phase in a second, continuous phase (for example an aqueous phase) to form an emulsion, reacting one or more microcapsule wall-forming materials at the interface between the dispersed first phase and the continuous second phase to form a microcapsule polymer shell encapsulating the dispersed first phase core and optionally recovering the microcapsules from the continuous phase. The catalyst is preferably a transition metal catalyst and the encapsulated catalyst may be used for conventional catalysed reactions. The encapsulated catalyst may recovered from the reaction medium and re-cycled.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a late transition metal complex which can be used with an activating cocatalyst to produce polymers and copolymers. The invention also provides methods for polymerizing olefins, as well as copolymers having polar monomers incorporated therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of protecting the loss of catalytic activity of metalloaluminophosphate molecular sieve, particularly a SAPO molecular sieve, from contact with moisture. The method involves heating the metalloaluminophosphate molecular sieve so as to remove template, and provide a molecular sieve in sufficiently dry form for storage.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying catalyst of the present invention contains alumina, and ceria loading palladium and platinum, and the ratio of palladium (IV) oxide to palladium (II) oxide by peak separation of the 3d orbital of palladium in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is within a range from 70:30 to 99:1. Thereby, the catalyst is capable of reducing the CO concentration and increasing the H2 concentration in an exhaust gas even after durability at high temperature.

Abstract: An oxidic composition which is suitable as a catalyst precursor comprises

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of distributing a washcoat along channels of a particulate filter substrate, the method comprising: disposing a washcoat slurry comprising a catalytically active material within a channel of a particulate filter element such that a concentration of the catalytically active material varies anisotropically along the length of the channels. In one embodiment, a solids content of the washcoat slurry is selected to provide an anisotropic variation in the concentration of the catalytically active material. The washcoat slurry may be pushed a predetermined distance into the channels, the predetermined distance being less than or equal to the full length of the channels, and the pushing may be performed once. The solids content of the washcoat composition may be increased to provide an increase in a concentration of the catalytically active material proximate an end of the particulate filter substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of distributing a washcoat along channels of a particulate filter substrate, the method including: forcing a washcoat slurry a predetermined distance into the channels, the predetermined distance being less than or equal to the full length of the channels; clearing an excess amount washcoat slurry from the channels; and arranging a remainder of the washcoat slurry within the channels, the arranging including applying a first vacuum to a first end of the particulate filter substrate after the clearing. In one embodiment the clearing includes applying a second vacuum to a second end of the particulate filter substrate. In another embodiment, the clearing includes pulling the excess washcoat slurry from the channels. The predetermined distance may be less than or equal to the full length of the channels.

Abstract: An integrated multi-functional catalyst system includes a diesel particulate filter having an inlet side for receiving flow and an opposite outlet side, a substrate in the diesel particulate filter having an interior wall surface and an exterior wall surface, a first washcoat layer applied to the interior wall surface and adjacent the inlet side, and a second washcoat layer applied to the exterior wall surface and adjacent the outlet side, wherein flow distribution through the substrate is dispersed for minimizing back pressure. The diesel particulate filter may be one of a plurality of honeycomb cells.

Abstract: There is provided a printing method that can provide an image formed object which can suppress a change in density of a visible dye image and a lowering in fluorescence intensity and, at the same time, is free from concave/convex of the image surface and has a latent image invisible even under visible light. The printing method comprises a first step of forming a latent image of a fluorescent dye by thermal diffusion transfer; and a second step of providing a visible dye on the latent image by thermal diffusion transfer.

Abstract: A strain of Burkholderi andropogonis for controlling the growth of a weed belonging to the order Caryophyllales is provided. Also provided is a method for suppressing weed growth, comprising applying a strain of Burkholderia andropogonis to a weed belonging to the order Caryophyllales. Also provided is a biocontrol composition for controlling the growth of a weed belonging to the order Caryophyllales, the composition comprising a strain of Burkholderia andropogonis, and a suitable medium.

Abstract: A dihydroxy(3-pyridyl)borane compound of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing the pyridine compound [d]: 1

Abstract: Disclosed is an oxide high temperature superconductor having a crystalline substrate of low dielectric constant formed thereon with a thin film of the oxide high temperature superconductor that is high in crystallographic integrity and excels in crystallographic orientation as well as a method of making such an oxide high temperature superconductor.

Abstract: An aqueous oilfield treatment fluid containing a chelating agent and an HF source is described. This fluid is effective at dissolving siliceous materials such as clays and keeping the dissolved materials in solution. In particular it is effective at preventing re-precipitation of initially-dissolved silicon as silica and therefore reduces damage to sandstones with which it is contacted. Methods are given for using this fluid for sandstone matrix stimulation, removal of clay-containing drilling fluid components and filter cakes from wellbores, sandstone acid fracturing, and gravel pack and proppant pack cleaning.