Abstract: There is provided a liquid application apparatus capable of performing stable application without providing a new mechanism, by efficiently removing an application liquid increased in viscosity and fixedly adhered to an abutting portion between an application member and a liquid supplying member. A liquid application apparatus includes an application member that applies a liquid supplied to an applied face to a printing medium by rotating an application roller and a liquid holding member that abuts against the applied face to form a liquid holding space for holding the liquid, and the amount of liquid that is held in the liquid holding space and makes contact with the application member in unit time is larger before an applying operation for applying the liquid to the printing medium than in the applying operation.

Abstract: In a liquid ejection recording apparatus including a recording head capable of ejecting liquid and a cap capable of coming into contact with an ejection-port-formed surface, the recording head is caused to eject liquid from the recording head on to at least part (cap ribs) of the cap which comes into contact with the ejection-port-formed surface before bringing the cap into contact with the ejection-port-formed surface of the recording head.

Abstract: A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card or other device is selectively connectable to the portable game system via in insertable connection port.

Abstract: A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card is selectively connectable to the portable game system.

Abstract: A liquid ejection apparatus includes a pressure sensor and a determining unit. The pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressure in an ink supply path for use in supplying ink from an ink tank to a recording head. The determining unit determines whether the ink supply path is anomalous based on a result of detection of the pressure in the ink supply path by the pressure sensor performed in response to application of a fluctuating pressure to the ink in the ink tank.

Abstract: A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card is selectively connectable to the portable game system.

Abstract: A front end assembly of a vehicle can include a frame member, a headlight assembly, a fender panel, and a stay. The fender panel includes a nose extending along and above the headlight assembly. The stay is secured to the frame member and includes an abutment surface spaced from an inner surface of the fender nose by a gap. The stay transfers an external force applied to the fender nose to the frame member when the nose is deflected into contact with the stay to limit deflection of the fender nose.

Abstract: A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card is selectively connectable to the portable game system.

Abstract: A rear light assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The rear light assembly is disposed on a rear portion of the motor vehicle and includes a signaling device and one or more light devices. The signaling device can be either a reflector or include a light. In some cases, the signaling device can be centrally mounted. In some cases, the light devices can be mounted next to the signaling device.

Abstract: In each odd-numbered frame, a game image generated by a three-dimensional image processing unit 31 is supplied to a first LCD 11, and then a game image identical to the generated game image is stored in a first VRAM 21a. Also, a two-dimensional image processing unit 37 supplies the game image stored in the immediately-preceding even-numbered frame in a second VRAM 21b to a second LCD 12. On the other hand, in each even-numbered frame, a game image generated by the three-dimensional image processing unit 31 is supplied to the first LCD 12, and then a game image identical to the generated game image is stored in the second VRAM 21b. Also, the two-dimensional image processing unit 37 supplies the game image stored in the immediately-preceding odd-numbered frame in the first VRAM 21a to the first LCD 11.

Abstract: A portable game system includes two display screens, at least one of which is touch-sensitive. A memory card or other device is selectively connectable to the portable game system via in insertable connection port.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating, preventing, and delaying the onset of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Pick's disease, and the like), dementia, mild cognitive impairments, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and pain (e.g., neuropathic pain, headaches, and the like) by administering therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists and NMDA receptor antagonists to patents in need thereof. The invention also provides combinations, kits, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists and NMDA receptor antagonists. Exemplary AMPA receptor antagonists include 1,2-dihydropyridine compounds, such as 3-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-(2-pyridyl)-1-phenyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one. Exemplary NMDA receptor antagonists include adamantane compounds, such as memantine.

Abstract: A front end assembly of a vehicle can include a frame member, a headlight assembly, a fender panel, and a stay. The fender panel includes a nose extending along and above the headlight assembly. The stay is secured to the frame member and includes an abutment surface spaced from an inner surface of the fender nose by a gap. The stay transfers an external force applied to the fender nose to the frame member when the nose is deflected into contact with the stay to limit deflection of the fender nose.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following processes. A first resist layer covering an etching object is patterned to form a first resist pattern. Then, a filling layer that covers the first resist pattern and has a flat upper surface is formed. Then, a second resist layer covering the flat upper surface is patterned to from a second resist pattern.

Abstract: An example portable, handheld game console includes a main body incorporating a first display screen, and a cover body incorporating a second display screen. The main body is hingedly connected to the cover body along adjacent forward and rearward edges, respectively, such that the cover body is movable between closed and open positions. The main body is provided with a plurality of control buttons and a pair of game card slots for receiving game cards of different dimensions. One of the game cards is substantially square and comprises a substantially flat card body having a plurality of electrically conductive terminal strips adjacent the forward edge. One of the side edges of the card has a single continuous step configuration along substantially the entire length dimension of the card.

Abstract: An example portable, handheld game console includes a main body incorporating a first display screen, and a cover body incorporating a second display screen. The main body is hingedly connected to the cover body along adjacent forward and rearward edges, respectively, such that the cover body is movable between closed and open positions. The main body is provided with a plurality of control buttons and a pair of game card slots for receiving game cards of different dimensions.

Abstract: The invention provides benzo[b]thiophene derivatives useful as production intermediates for chymase inhibitors, and a process for their production. The invention relates to benzo[b]thiophene derivatives represented by the following formula, and a process for their production.

Abstract: The invention provides 3-hydroxymethylbenzo[b]thiophene derivatives useful as production intermediates for chymase inhibitors, and a process for their production. The invention relates to 3-hydroxymethylbenzo[b]thiophene derivatives represented by the following formula (II), and a process for their production.

Abstract: The present invention provides an industrially advantageous process for producing hydrazone derivative represented by the formula (5), which is shown by the following reaction formula.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid application apparatus capable of performing stable application without providing a new mechanism, by efficiently removing an application liquid increased in viscosity and fixedly adhered to an abutting portion between an application member and a liquid supplying member. A liquid application apparatus includes an application member that applies a liquid supplied to an applied face to a printing medium by rotating an application roller and a liquid holding member that abuts against the applied face to form a liquid holding space for holding the liquid, and the amount of liquid that is held in the liquid holding space and makes contact with the application member in unit time is larger before an applying operation for applying the liquid to the printing medium than in the applying operation.