Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated expanded sheet excellent in strength and formability. More specifically, the present invention relates to a laminated expanded sheet comprising a laminate of a resin expanded layer and a resin non-expanded layer, wherein the resin expanded layer is provided as an outermost layer, the laminated expanded sheet has a bending strength of 5 MPa or more, and an arithmetic average roughness of a surface formed of the resin expanded layer is 3 ?m or more and 10 ?m or less.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator incorporates an automatic level control (ALC) circuit to control the output level of the RF signal where the ALC circuit implements synchronized ADC sampling, pulse sample indexing, gated accumulation to enable fast ALC loop control, especially for pulse-modulated RF signals. In other embodiments, the ALC circuit implements multi-level control for multi-level RF signals. In this manner, the RF generator uses the ALC circuit to generate an RF signal having a constant power level for RF signals having any pulse shape or output levels. In other embodiments, a clock generation circuit in an impedance matching network synchronizes a slave clock to a clock signal of the RF signal when the load impedance is resistive only or when the clock signal of the RF signal has a given phase condition.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator incorporates an automatic level control (ALC) circuit to control the output level of the RF signal where the ALC circuit implements synchronized ADC sampling, pulse sample indexing, gated accumulation to enable fast ALC loop control, especially for pulse-modulated RF signals. In other embodiments, the ALC circuit implements multi-level control for multi-level RF signals. In this manner, the RF generator uses the ALC circuit to generate an RF signal having a constant power level for RF signals having any pulse shape or output levels. In other embodiments, a clock generation circuit in an impedance matching network synchronizes a slave clock to a clock signal of the RF signal when the load impedance is resistive only or when the clock signal of the RF signal has a given phase condition.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator incorporates an automatic level control (ALC) circuit to control the output level of the RF signal where the ALC circuit implements synchronized ADC sampling, pulse sample indexing, gated accumulation to enable fast ALC loop control, especially for pulse-modulated RF signals. In other embodiments, the ALC circuit implements multi-level control for multi-level RF signals. In this manner, the RF generator uses the ALC circuit to generate an RF signal having a constant power level for RF signals having any pulse shape or output levels. In other embodiments, a clock generation circuit in an impedance matching network synchronizes a slave clock to a clock signal of the RF signal when the load impedance is resistive only or when the clock signal of the RF signal has a given phase condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a recombinant protein, the method including: a first step of culturing a recombinant cell expressing a recombinant protein under control of an inducible promoter in a medium containing galactose and at least two selected from the group consisting of mannitol, raffinose, and melibiose; and a second step of further culturing the recombinant cell under a condition that expression from the inducible promoter is induced after the first step.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a replaceable internal open-short-load (OSL) calibrator and power monitor. A calibration system can include a test port; and a replaceable module including a first lookup table corresponding to an open-short-load (OSL) component and a second lookup table corresponding to a power measuring component.

Abstract: Anti-TRAIL-R1 and R2 antibodies or functional fragments thereof, having at least one property selected from the following (a) to (c) of: (a) having activity to induce apoptosis in carcinoma cells expressing TRAIL-R1 and/or TRAIL-R2; (b) not having effect on normal human cells expressing TRAIL-R1 and/or TRAIL-R2; and (c) not inducing human hepatocyte toxicity.

Abstract: Anti-TRAIL-R1 and R2 antibodies or functional fragments thereof, having at least one property selected from the following (a) to (c) of: (a) having activity to induce apoptosis in carcinoma cells expressing TRAIL-R1 and/or TRAIL-R2; (b) not having effect on normal human cells expressing TRAIL-R1 and/or TRAIL-R2; and (c) not inducing human hepatocyte toxicity, and an anti-TRAIL-R1 and R2 antibodies or functional fragments thereof, having the following properties: having activity to induce apoptosis in carcinoma cells independently of exogenous factors and as a monomer of an antibody.

Abstract: Anti-TRAIL-R1 and R2 antibodies or functional fragments thereof, having at least one property selected from the following (a) to (c) of:

Abstract: A circuit for driving an inductive load includes a high frequency driver and low frequency driver. A low frequency component and a high frequency component is taken from an input signal. The separate low and high signal components are driven by a low frequency driver and high frequency driver, respectively. The outputs of the low frequency and high frequency drivers are combined by combination circuitry. The high frequency component is amplified by the combination circuitry in addition to being combined. The output of the combination circuitry drives an inductive load at fast speeds. The driver circuit of the present invention may be configured to provide low noise at low frequencies, pass band limitations at the load terminal, different AC and DC open loop gains, and other characteristics depending upon system requirements.

Abstract: A circuit for driving an inductive load includes a high frequency driver and low frequency driver. A low frequency component and a high frequency component is taken from an input signal. The separate low and high signal components are driven by a low frequency driver and high frequency driver, respectively. The outputs of the low frequency and high frequency drivers are combined by combination circuitry. The high frequency component is amplified by the combination circuitry in addition to being combined. The output of the combination circuitry drives an inductive load at fast speeds. The driver circuit of the present invention may be configured to provide low noise at low frequencies, pass band limitations at the load terminal, different AC and DC open loop gains, and other characteristics depending upon system requirements.

Abstract: A sunroof panel structure for substantially closing a sunroof aperture in a vehicle. The sunroof panel structure includes a sunroof panel member having a plurality of edges and a weatherstrip mounting flange. The weatherstrip mounting flange and the sunroof panel member are unitarily formed such that the weatherstrip mounting flange is coupled to at least one of the plurality of edges. The weatherstrip mounting flange is configured to receive a weatherstrip seal member without the use of adhesives or other bonding agents or mechanisms. A method for forming a sunroof assembly for an automotive vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) prevents its power supply from being cut off while it is in the process of re-programming data in a re-programmable nonvolatile memory. An ECU includes a microcomputer which, after receiving a re-program request from a re-programming device, determines if an identification code in a flash memory and an identification code from the re-programming device match. If the codes do match, the microcomputer executes re-program processing for overwriting all the data in the flash memory, including a control program. The ECU is supplied with power from a battery by way of a main relay whose contacts are closed when a vehicle ignition switch (IGSW) is turned on or when a drive signal is applied to the relay. When the IGSW starts to operate, the microcomputer outputs the drive signal to the main relay and, when it completes re-program processing and the IGSW is off, the microcomputer stops outputting the drive signal.

Abstract: A fuel supply system having a pump for drawing and discharging fuel from a tank and a filter for catching foreign matter in the fuel. A housing has a fuel outlet and supports the pump. The pump has a fuel intake port and a fuel discharge port. A fuel passage is located in the housing and connects the fuel outlet with the discharge port The filter is located in the fuel passage. The filter has a filter case and a filter element therein. The filter case is located in the housing spaced from the inner wall thereof.

Abstract: A fuel supply controller includes a passage connecting an engine and a fuel tank. An electromagnetic valve is provided in the passage to open and close the passage in stages. The controller controls the electric current flowing through the electromagnetic valve based on information related to the amount of fuel flowing from the fuel tank to the engine.

Abstract: A charcoal canister having an activated carbon layer arranged in a central portion of an interior of the housing in an axial direction thereof and extending over the entire cross section of the interior, which is perpendicular to an axis of the housing. A first chamber is formed in the interior of one axial end of the housing and defined by one end of the activated carbon layer, and a second chamber is formed in the interior at the other axial end of the housing and defined by the other end of the activated carbon layer. A fuel vapor inlet pipe and a purge pipe are connected to the first chamber, and an air inlet pipe is connected to the second chamber. These pipes extend outwardly from a housing wall portion which defines the first chamber.

Abstract: A device for preventing an outflow of a fuel vapor from a fuel tank comprising a breather pipe which connects the upper interior of the fuel tank to a charcoal canister. A float-valve assembly is mounted on the upper wall of the fuel tank. This assembly comprises a breather passage connected to the charcoal canister via the breather pipe, a normally closed solenoid valve arranged in the breather passage, and a float normally allowing the breather passage to be open to the interior of the fuel tank. When the replenishment of the fuel tank is carried out, the solenoid valve is opened to feed fuel vapor in the fuel tank into the charcoal canister.

Abstract: A fuel tank having a fuel inlet pipe which has a normally closed closure valve arranged therein and opened by a fuel pump nozzle. A valve housing is fixed onto the outer wall of the fuel inlet pipe. A cam and a normally closed control valve actuated by the cam and controlling the fluid connection between the canister and the interior of the fuel tank are arranged in the valve housing. The cam shaft of the cam is mechanically connected to the rotary shaft of the closure valve. When the closure valve is opened by the fuel pump nozzle, the control valve is opened by the cam to feed the fuel vapor in the fuel tank into the canister.

Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a fuel tank of a vehicle which includes a first valve mechanism and a dust preventing member. The valve assembly is secured to the fuel tank and the valve assembly allows selective communication between the inside of the fuel tank and the outside of the fuel tank. The first valve mechanism includes a valve casing and a valve body. When the valve body is positioned at a first position, the valve body is positioned apart from an aperture of the valve casing. As a result, the valve assembly allows the communication between the inside of the fuel tank and the outside of the fuel tank through the aperture of the valve casing. On the other hand, when the valve body is positioned at a second position, the valve body covers the aperture of the valve casing. As a result, the valve assembly prevents communication between the inside of the fuel tank and the outside of the fuel tank. A dust preventing member is secured to an outer surface of the valve casing and includes a wall member.

Abstract: Fuel filler conduit connected at one end with fuel reservoir for engine in automobile etc. has the free end exposed out of the body wall. When removing a cap engaging with said free end for fuel filling, fuel vapour therein is released in the atmosphere.The invention provides a lid normally closing conduit inlet and adapted to be open by tip end of fuel dispensing nozzle. Angular movement of the lid actuates a valve normally closing an outlet to be open so that fuel vapour in the conduit is supplied from the outlet through a pipe to the engine.