An automatic clutch control apparatus controls a clutch on a motor vehicle based on a learned position to fully engage the clutch and a learned position to start engaging the clutch. The automatic clutch control apparatus includes means for determining a basic amount of engagement of the clutch based on operating conditions of the motor vehicle, and means for determining an adjusting amount corres...

The computer tomograph (CT) includes a part ring formed X-ray source (3) which surrounds a central measurement field (6). The focus of the X-ray rotates so that X-radiation (5) crosses the measurement field (6) from different directions. After leaving the measurement field (6) the radiation (5) hits the part ring formed detector (7), which is made up of a series of detector elements. The measureme...

In the production of tyres, particularly those for motor vehicles, the system for applying the beads has two horizontal guide tracks on at least one horizontal rail, the whole being mounted on a flat base, a mounting for a bead applicator, where the mounting is on the rail and has a centre hole through which the green tyre can be passed, a plate on the mounting with a vertical guide on each side, ...

Tapered roller bearing cage has an inner (11) and outer (12) ring connected by ribs (13). There are pockets (16) on the underside of the ribs (13) as well as openings (18) on the lower circumferential surface (9) of the inner ring (11) between adjacent ribs (13). The inner ring (11) can have additional pockets (20) with slanted sides on the upper circumferential surface (8). The cage can be made o...

In a fuel injection device which supplies fuel to an internal combustion engine via an electromagnetic valve composed of an electromagnetic coil arranged in a casing and a fixed core having a non-magnetic portion 11 interposed between magnetic portions 12, 13, the fixed core is an integrated structure rather than a conventional structure in which the non- magnetic portion is bonded between the mag...

The biopsy table (21) includes a platform (22), on which the patient lies in a prone position with the breasts passing through an aperture (37). An image receptor (36) is mounted on a C-arm (27) and can be rotated about an axis (29) able to be positioned between the patient`s breasts or against the underside of a breast. A tube-head (28) which delivers X-rays to the patient is positioned at the pa...

A centrifuge provides simplify access to the processing chamber. In one arrangement, the processing chamber separates into a bowl and spool element to receive a disposable processing bag. In another arrangement, the processing chamber pivots between an operating position and an access position to provide improved access. The centrifuge also employs readily accessible holders for releasably retaini...

For the purpose of ensuring that a firmly mounted gearwheel 52, 62 on a shaft 4 does not come loose, a clamping ring 16 is pressed firmly in a mountable manner around the hub 53, 63 of the gearwheel. In this respect, the clamping ring is pressed firmly around an outer surface 57, 67 on a projecting part 54, 64 so as to strengthen the projecting portion of the hub in the radial direction.

PCT No. PCT/JP88/01207 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 31, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 31, 1989 PCT Filed Nov. 26, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/06025 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 29, 1989.An IC card reader for reading an IC card, or reading and writing the IC card, the IC card reader including a withdrawing member (16) for withdrawing the IC card (5) and an L-shaped member (9) engaged with a projection (6) of the withdrawing m...

A method for disinfecting contact lenses comprises contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising an effective disinfecting amoutn of tromethamine (preferably 0.6 to 2 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.

A method for disinfecting contact lenses comprises contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising an effective disinfecting amoutn of tromethamine (preferably 0.6 to 2 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.

A bedding system for use where mite-allergy is a problem causing e.g. asthma comprises a permeable mite barrier (12) such as microporous or vapour permeable coated fabric which can be used as a mattress cover or ticking, pillow and duvet covers.

An apparatus (11) for inspecting the sealing surface (86) of a container (15) for dips, saddles and lean is disclosed. While the container (15) is rotated, a beam (77) of light is projected horizontally above and through a finish portion of said container. An optical detector (100) detects the height of said sealing surface (86) by detecting the location of a minimum in the light beam. Dips in the...

The two-part (1,2) ski binding has a base part (1) fixed to the ski, and a detachable part (2) attached by a release-mechanism (6,9) to the base part, in a position for use. The base (17) of a tensioning-piece (4) is fixed to the detachable part by its U-shaped guide jaw, at right angles to the ski upper surface have a tensioning-shaft on each side turned by a lever. The two sides top edges (20,21...

The invention starts from the known technology of providing, at the segment edges of radially parted vulcanisation moulds, yielding volumes for the rubber which is forced towards the segment boundaries on closing of the mould. While these yielding volumes have hitherto been arranged inside the tyre contour, the invention proposes to provide the yielding volumes outside the tyre contour in order to...

A laminated self-destructing sealing cover (10) has a container cover area (14) and pull tab (16). Protrusions (18) extend from the outer edge of the cover area (14) to promote proper use of the cover (10). A slit (20) may be into the protrusion (18) or the outer edge of the cover area (14) to promote tearing of the cover upon removal of a container. The bottom side of the cover (10) engaging the ...

This invention relates to aerosol formulations of use for the administration of medicaments by inhalation, in particular a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises particulate medicament selected from the group comprising salmeterol, salbutamol, fluticasone propionate, beclomethasone dipropionate and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof and a fluorocarbon or hydrogen-con...

This invention relates to aerosol formulations of use for the administration of medicaments by inhalation, in particular a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises particulate medicament selected from the group comprising salmeterol, salbutamol, fluticasone propionate, beclomethasone dipropionate and physiologically acceptable salts and solvate s thereof and a fluorocarbon or hydrogen-co...