The vehicle has a control module that implements a drive control during an increased downward slope to control a power source and a braking force application device. The operating condition of the power source gradually carries out a preset condition, and a braking condition is gradually released in a halted condition during a downward slope, when a brake actuation detecting device detects an actu...

A control apparatus for a vehicle includes an engagement-pressure control portion that increases the engagement pressure to a predetermined pressure for a friction engagement element to be engaged during a torque phase of an upshift in an automatic transmission. When the inertia phase starts, the control apparatus increases the engagement pressure at a predetermined gradient. The control apparatus...

In a case where a vehicle stops and a brake sensor is ON, a stop control of an engine (2) is started at a point in time, and when an engine rotational speed becomes equal to or less than a predetermined rotational speed threshold value at a point in time, an electric oil pump (8) is driven based upon an electric oil pump voltage. An input clutch oil pressure based upon an oil pressure supplied by ...

An apparatus for controlling a releasing action of a lock-up clutch in a power transmitting system of a motor vehicle wherein the lock-up clutch is disposed between a pump impeller connected to an engine, and a turbine impeller operatively connected to a drive wheel of the motor vehicle, the lock-up clutch being engaged for direct connection of the pump impeller and the turbine impeller, the appar...

A method for providing content through a content providing system, including permitting access to the system through a media device; outputting a screen including a plurality of menu items including a view brand contents item; when the view brand contents ite m is selected by a user, outputting a screen including specific brand goods and a keyword input window; receiving a keyword input from the u...

A method and apparatus for forming a beverage. Provision of a beverage precursor liquid may be enabled based on initiating closure of a brew chamber (1) that is arranged to at least partially enclose a beverage cartridge. A lid control mechanism may lock a reservoir lid (51) in a position to block access to a reservoir (5) and release the lid (51) to allow access to the reservoir in response to cl...

The present invention relates to DNA molecules that encode transcription regulatory regions. Furthermore, this present invention relates to nucleotide sequences encoding transcription regulatory regions that promote early seed enhanced or seed coat enhanced transcription of contiguous nucleotide sequences.

A nonwoven composite fabric is provided that contains one or more abraded (e.g., sanded) surfaces. In addition to improving the softness and handfeel of the nonwoven composite fabric, it has been unexpectedly discovered that abrading such a fabric may also impart excellent liquid handling properties (e.g., absorbent capacity, absorbent rate, wicking rate, etc.), as well as improved bulk and capill...

An insulation material having insulative properties of a synthetic down, while have a fir-tree structure more similar to natural down, and being in a blown form. The blowable insulation material is composed of plural units each having a number of filaments that are fused at one end of the unit and are open at an opposite end.

A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior o...

A container (10) to receive goods to be held securely. The container (10) includes a hollow body (11) with walls (12), and a lid with walls (16). A security assembly (52) extends between one of the walls (12) and one of the walls (16) to provide evidence of opening and/or tamper. The security assembly (52) includes a pair of inserts (26, 27) between which a tag (seal) (53) extends that is altered ...

Die Anmeldung betrifft ein Inspektionssystem und ein Inspektionsverfahren für die optische Untersuchung von Objektkanten, insbesondere von Waferkanten. Das Inspektionsverfahren sieht die Schritte vor: Aufnehmen eines digitalen Bildes von der Objektkante mittels Digitalkamera (101, 202, 212, 222) unter Hellfeldbeleuchtung, Aufnehmen eines digitalen Bildes von der Objektkante mittels Digitalkamera (...

The invention relates to an open implant constituting an osteogenic composition including at least: an osteogenic growth factor, a soluble cation salt that is at least divalent, and an organic substrate said organic substrate not including any demineralized bone matrix. In one embodiment, said implant is in freeze-dried form. The invention also relates to the preparation method thereof.; L'inventi...

A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector.

A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector.

An adaptor (1) for fitting to a waist band, the adaptor comprising: an adaptor body having first (3) and second (5) ends. The first end is adapted to receive and retain a pouch (4) and the second end terminates in a fastening assembly. The adaptor body includes a first face (14) and an opposing face (20); wherein the second end comprises at least one fastener (13), the adaptor body formed from a f...

A raw magnesium alloy powder material having a relatively small crystal grain diameter is obtained by subjecting a starting material powder having a relatively large crystal grain diameter to a plastic working in which the powder is passed through a pair of rolls to undergo compressive deformation or shear deformation. The starting material powder is a magnesium alloy powder having a fine intermet...

The invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane foams for wound management wherein a composition containing a polyurethane dispersion and specific coagulants is frothed and dried.

The implant design is a drug loaded polymer device, such as a rod, designed to control the release of a biologically active agent, such as clonidine or its derivatives, such as clonidine HCl for a prolonged period of time, such as 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, and even 4.5 months. The polymer is preferably a biodegradable polymer, such as poly(lactide-co-glycolide) or polylactic acid/polylactide. ...

The present invention provides new methods for the assessment of cancer risk in the general population. These methods utilize particular alleles of two or more genes, in combination, to identify individuals with increased or decreased risk of cancer. Exemplified is risk assessment for breast cancer in women. In addition, personal history measures such as age and race are used to further refine the...