Abstract: A process cartridge configured to be detachably mounted in an image forming apparatus. A second body member is mounted on a first body member so that at least one of the first and second body members moves between an opened position and a closed position. An auxiliary device is configured to be mounted on at least one of the first and second body members via an opened space formed after at least one of the first and second body members is moved to the opened position.

Abstract: A lubricant supplying device that supplies lubricant onto a surface of an image carrier includes a lubricant carrying unit and a transfer unit. The lubricant carrying unit faces the image carrier in a non-contact manner, and carries the lubricant. The transfer unit transfers the lubricant from the carrying unit onto the image carrier.

Abstract: A process cartridge and an image carrier supporter for use in an image forming apparatus. The image carrier supporter temporarily fixes an image carrier inside a process cartridge of an image forming apparatus. The image carrier supporter includes a penetration shaft, and first and second fixing members. The penetration shaft includes first and second ends, and penetrates through a center throughhole of the image carrier. The first and second fixing members are provided at the first and second ends, respectively, of the penetration shaft, and are configured to closely contact a circumferential inner surface of the image carrier and a frame of a process cartridge, respectively. The process cartridge is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the image forming apparatus, and includes a frame, the image carrier, the image carrier supporter, and a process mechanism configured to form an image on the image carrier.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a dehumidifier in which a dehumidified air flow path and an exhaust heat air flow path are formed. A cooling-and-dehumidifying member is positioned in the dehumidified air flow path and a heat exhaust member is positioned in the exhaust heat air flow path. A case covers an aperture common to the dehumidified air flow path and the exhaust heat air flow path. An imaging unit is connected to the dehumidifier by a connecting air flow path through which dehumidified air is introduced into the imaging unit from the dehumidified air flow path.

Abstract: A coil component of the present invention has prismatic base body (1), copper plated layer (2) formed on the outer periphery of base body (1), coil section (3) that is formed by spirally grooving copper plated layer (2) and has linear section (3a) and groove (3b), exterior section (8) formed on coil section (3), and electrode section (9). Insulating coating layer (4) is disposed between copper plated layer (2) formed on the outer periphery of longitudinal section (1a) of base body (1) and exterior section (8). The copper plated layer of the coil section can be suppressed from being exposed at the surface of exterior section (8).

Abstract: A cleaning device, a process cartridge, an image forming apparatus, and toner to maintain improved cleaning performance for a long time. The cleaning device includes a cleaning blade, a lubricant applying part, and a toner removing part. The cleaning blade is disposed in contact with a surface of an image bearing member. The lubricant applying part coats a solid lubricant on the surface of the image bearing member, and is disposed in an upstream side from the cleaning blade with respect to a rotational direction of the image bearing member. The toner removing part removes toner particles, and is disposed in an upstream side from the lubricant applying part with respect to the rotational direction of the image bearing member.

Abstract: A process cartridge configured to be detachably mounted in an image forming apparatus. A second body member is mounted on a first body member so that at least one of the first and second body members moves between an opened position and a closed position. An auxiliary device is configured to be mounted on at least one of the first and second body members via an opened space formed after at least one of the first and second body members is moved to the opened position.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a chip inductor including the steps of, a conductive layer forming process for forming conductive layer 4 on an outer periphery 2 and end surfaces 3 of a substrate 1, a coil portion forming process for forming coil portion 7 having conductor 5 and groove 6 by cutting spirally the conductive layer 4, an etching process for etching the substrate 1 having the coil portion 7 formed thereon; an insulation resin coating process for forming outer coating 8 by coating a surface of the conductive layer 4 with insulation resin 13; and an electrode forming process for forming electrodes 9 at both ends of the coil portion 7, and for making electric contacts between electrodes 9 and the conductive layer 4. A chip inductor having a flattened mounting surface of the outer coating is obtained when insulation resin layer 8 is formed by an electrodeposition method in the insulation resin coating process. The chip inductor can be securely mounted to a circuit board.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for therapeutically treating prostate cancer, the pharmaceutical composition containing N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(2-pyrimidinyl)-4-pyri midinyl]-2-phenylethenesulfoneamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the effective component.

Abstract: Novel use of N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-2-phenylethenesulfonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof That is, a pharmaceutical composition for remedy of dysuria containing N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-2-phenylethenesulfonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel use of N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)pyrimidin-4-yl]-2-phenylethenesulfonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Improvement of the following particular condition in a diabetic patient: (1) Elevation of blood glucose level; (2) Elevation of blood lipid level after the onset of early-stage nephropathy; (3) Renal dysfunction after the onset of early-stage nephropathy; (4) Increase of urinary albumin excretion after the onset of early-stage nephropathy; (5) Glomerular hyperfiltration after the onset of early-stage nephropathy; (6) Renal dysfunction after the progress toward chronic renal failure; (7) Increase of urinary protein excretion after the progress toward chronic renal failure.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for ameliorating exercise tolerance depression of cases of chronic heart failure, which contains, as the active ingredient, N-[6-methoxy-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-(2-pyrimidinyl)-4-pyrim idinyl]-2-phenylethenesulfonamide or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Manufacturing method of the present invention comprises the steps of a conductive layer forming process for forming conductive layer 4 on outer periphery 2 and end surfaces 3 of substrate 1, a coil portion forming process for forming coil portion 7 having conductor 5 and groove 6 by cutting spirally the conductive layer 4, an etching process for etching the substrate 1 having the coil portion 7 formed thereon; an insulation resin coating process for forming outer coating 8 by coating a surface of the conductive layer 4 with insulation resin 13; and an electrode forming process for forming electrodes 9 at both ends of the coil portion 7, and for making electric contacts between electrodes 9 and the conductive layer 4. A chip inductor having a flattened mounting surface of the outer coating is obtained when insulation resin layer 8 is formed by an electrodeposition in the insulation resin coating process. The chip inductor can be securely mounted to a circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chip inductor and its manufacturing method, in which an appropriate insulation is applied between adjacent linear conductors of the coil unit to prevent occurrence of short-circuit and to enhance electric characteristics, and moreover the mounting surface by the exterior unit is a flat surface, so that appropriate mounting is realized. The constitution includes a square columnar main body (1) made of an insulating material, electrode units (6) disposed at both ends of this main body (1), a coil unit (5) connected to the electrode units (6) and disposed on the outer circumference of the main body (1) between the electrode units (6), and an exterior unit (9) having this coil unit (5) coated with an insulating resin (8), in which the coil unit (5) includes linear conductors (3) and grooves (4) formed by grooving a conductor layer (2) covering the surface of the main body (1), and the insulating resin (8) is also formed in the entire inside of the grooves (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a chip inductor and its manufacturing method, in which an appropriate insulation is applied between adjacent linear conductors of the coil unit to prevent occurrence of short-circuit and to enhance electric characteristics, and moreover the mounting surface by the exterior unit is a flat surface, so that appropriate mounting is realized. The constitution includes a square columnar main body (1) made of an insulating material, electrode units (6) disposed at both ends of this main body (1), a coil unit (5) connected to the electrode units (6) and disposed on the outer circumference of the main body (1) between the electrode units (6), and an exterior unit (9) having this coil unit (5) coated with an insulating resin (8), in which the coil unit (5) includes linear conductors (3) and grooves (4) formed by grooving a conductor layer (2) covering the surface of the main body (1), and the insulating resin (8) is also formed in the entire inside of the grooves (4).

Abstract: An abrasive sheet or polishing sheet containing an abrasive layer divided into discrete blocks by a network of grooves. The polishing sheet is prepared by making a slurry of abrasive particles and a resin adhesive agent of low density and viscosity, spreading it on a base and heating the resulting sheet from below the base.