Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsified sunblock cosmetic has excellent feeling when used and maintains a high ultraviolet-ray protective effect even upon contact with water or sweat. The oil-in-water emulsified sunblock cosmetic contains an (A) ultraviolet-ray protective agent and a (B) fatty acid forming a solid at room temperature, the cosmetic is characterized in that 51% or less of the fatty acid is neutralized, and the formulation ratio ((A)/(B) of the (A) ultraviolet-ray protective agent to the (B) fatty acid is in the range of at least 0.1 and less than 10.0. The cosmetic exhibits the unprecedented and surprising property of contact with water causing an improvement to the ultraviolet-ray protective ability. It is preferable for the cosmetic to contain an (C) oily component having IOB of 0.5 or higher.

Abstract: The object is providing a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic having a property not present in the prior art, in which UV protection ability improve upon contact with water, sweat and the like in comparison with that directly after application, and also having pleasant texture and easy to wash off. The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic comprising (A) 6 to 40 mass % of a UV protective agent; (B) an organic-modified clay mineral; (C) an oil-phase-thickening agent, other than (B) and (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8, wherein the ratio, [total quantity of component (B) and component (C)]/[total quantity of (E) non-volatile liquid oils except silicone oils], is 0.04 or more and less than 0.68.

Abstract: A toner comprising a toner particle, wherein the toner particle comprises a binder resin, the binder resin comprises a resin A and a resin B, the toner particle comprises protrusions on a surface thereof, each of the protrusions comprises the resin B, a shape factor SF-2 of the toner as observed under SEM is 105 to 120, and when the toner is observed under the SEM, a surface unevenness index of the toner as calculated by formula (1) below is 0.010 to 0.050: Surface unevenness index=(area of region surrounded by convex hull of toner?projected area of toner)/projected area of toner??(1).

Abstract: A toner comprising a toner particle, wherein the toner particle comprises a binder resin, the binder resin comprises a resin A and a resin B, the toner particle comprises protrusions on a surface thereof, each of the protrusions comprises the resin B, a shape factor SF-2 of the toner as observed under SEM is 105 to 120, and when the toner is observed under the SEM, a surface unevenness index of the toner as calculated by formula (1) below is 0.010 to 0.050: Surface unevenness index=(area of region surrounded by convex hull of toner?projected area of toner)/projected area of toner??(1).

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil type cosmetic which ensures emulsion stability in the case where a volatile hydrocarbon oil component is added, has excellent texture such as not leaving a greasy feeling, and is highly compatible with the skin. The present invention relates to a water-in-oil type emulsified cosmetic comprising: (A) 20 to 30 mass % of an oil component; (B) a fatty acid ester having an HLB of 5 to 10; (C) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB of 1 to 4; (D) an organic modified clay mineral; and (E) water, wherein volatile hydrocarbon oil accounts for 10 mass % or more of the oil component (A) and silicone oil is not contained.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsified sunblock cosmetic has excellent feeling when used and maintains a high ultraviolet-ray protective effect even upon contact with water or sweat. The oil-in-water emulsified sunblock cosmetic contains an (A) ultraviolet-ray protective agent and a (B) fatty acid forming a solid at room temperature, the cosmetic is characterized in that 51% or less of the fatty acid is neutralized, and the formulation ratio ((A)/(B) of the (A) ultraviolet-ray protective agent to the (B) fatty acid is in the range of at least 0.1 and less than 10.0. The cosmetic exhibits the unprecedented and surprising property of contact with water causing an improvement to the ultraviolet-ray protective ability. It is preferable for the cosmetic to contain an (C) oily component having IOB of 0.5 or higher.

Abstract: A reclining device includes: a reclining mechanism, which is capable of tilting of a seat back relative to a seat cushion to be locked or unlocked; a hinge pin, which is engaged with the reclining mechanism and configured to cause the reclining mechanism to be in an unlocked state; a first biasing member, one end of which is hooked to a hooking part provided at a seat-cushion-side member; and a second biasing member, one end of which is engaged to a periphery of an engagement part formed at the hinge pin and the other end of which is hooked to the seat-cushion-side member, wherein a vertical cross-section of the engagement part of the hinge pin has a non-circular shape.

Abstract: A reclining device includes: a reclining mechanism, which is capable of tilting of a seat back relative to a seat cushion to be locked or unlocked; a hinge pin, which is engaged with the reclining mechanism and configured to cause the reclining mechanism to be in an unlocked state; a first biasing member, one end of which is hooked to a hooking part provided at a seat-cushion-side member; and a second biasing member, one end of which is engaged to a periphery of an engagement part formed at the hinge pin and the other end of which is hooked to the seat-cushion-side member, wherein a vertical cross-section of the engagement part of the hinge pin has a non-circular shape.

Abstract: The object is providing a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic having a property not present in the prior art, in which UV protection ability improve upon contact with water, sweat and the like in comparison with that directly after application, and also having pleasant texture and easy to wash off. The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic comprising (A) 6 to 40 mass % of a UV protective agent; (B) an organic-modified clay mineral; (C) an oil-phase-thickening agent, other than (B) and (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8, wherein the ratio, [total quantity of component (B) and component (C)]/[total quantity of (E) non-volatile liquid oils except silicone oils], is 0.04 or more and less than 0.68.

Abstract: A seat slide device includes a lower rail, which is provided along a front-and-rear direction; an upper rail, which is movably engaged with the lower rail; a lock mechanism, which is configured to lock and unlock a movement of the upper rail; a walk-in mechanism, which makes a seat be movable into a walk-in area located by unlocking the lock mechanism; and a movable-range restriction unit which: allows the seat to move into the walk-in area when the seat is moved toward the walk-in area from a rear side in a state where the walk-in mechanism is operated; and prevents the seat from moving into the walk-in area when the seat is moved toward the walk-in area from the rear side in a state where the walk-in mechanism is not operated and the lock mechanism is unlocked.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus is provided in which a spring cover which covers a lock spring for rotationally biasing a rotational cam can be easily and securely mounted to an outer surface of a base plate or a ratchet plate. The seat reclining apparatus is provided with a lock spring disposed to face the outer surface of the base plate or disposed in a hole in the base plate to bias and rotate the rotational center shaft in a direction to rotate the rotational cam toward the locked position, and a spring cover disposed to face the outer surface of the base plate and covers the lock spring, and to make an inner surface of one of the seat cushion side frame and the seatback side frame contact an outer surface of a protrusion which is projected from the spring cover.

Abstract: An oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin, in which vitamin A and its derivatives are stably incorporated and which has superior feeling in use (skin familiarity or feeling of skin absorption, feeling of efficacy after application) and base composition stability (emulsion stability) with the passage of time. The oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin comprises, relative to the total amount of the cosmetic composition, (a) from 0.01 to 4% by mass of vitamin A and its derivative, (b) from 0.6 to 4% by mass of a nonionic surfactant comprising three of (b-1) sorbitan tristearate, (b-2) polyethylene glycol stearate with from 20 to 120 mols of polyethylene glycol added thereto, (b-3) glyceryl stearate having an HLB of from 5 to 8, and (c) from 1 to 10% by mass of a higher alcohol having from 14 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the blend ratio (by mass) of component (b-1) to component (b) is from 0.1 to 0.8.

Abstract: An aqueous skin cosmetic product exerting a high irregularity correction effect, providing a non-greasy and light feeling when applied and having an excellent sebum suppressing effect is provided. The skin cosmetic product of the present invention is characterized by comprising (A) 15 to 50% by mass of a powder formed of an (adipic acid/neopentyl glycol) crosspolymer and (B) 0.5 to 3% by mass of a hydrophobically modified polyurethane. (PEG-240/Decyltetradeceth-20/HDI) copolymer is preferable as the hydrophobically modified polyurethane, It is preferable that the skin cosmetic product is a gel having a viscosity of 15,000 mPa·s or more and 200,000 mPa·s or less.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus includes a base plate, a ratchet plate, a lock member guided by a guide groove of the base plate between engaged and disengaged positions, a first cam between the base plate and the ratchet plate, and a second cam which moves toward and presses the lock member to an engaged position by the first cam when the first cam rotates from the unlocked to locked positions. The second cam includes a surface contact portion which comes in surface contact with a guide surface in the guide groove, an engaging portion which is pressed by the first cam, and a pressing portion which presses a pressed portion of the lock member. One and the other of the pressing portion and the pressed portion respectively includes a flat surface and a curved surface that is convex toward the flat surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic comprising the following ingredients (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the outer phase and not comprising octylmethoxy cinnamate, octocrylene, or avobenzone. (a) 5-15 wt % of hydrophobized rutile type crystallized titanium dioxide having an average particle size of 30-80 nm, (b) 0.1-10 wt % of iron oxide, (c) 5-15 wt % of hydrophobized zinc oxide having an average particle size of 20-80 nm, (d) 0-1.0 wt % of titanium dioxide for white pigment having an average particle size of 180 nm or more. The object of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic that is applied on the face including the areas surrounding the eyes, wherein irritation to the eyes is minor, the UVB and UVA protection effect is high, and a superior makeup effect is also manifested.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified skin cosmetic comprising the following ingredients (a) through (e): (a) Water: 5-50 wt % (b) Ethanol: 1-20 wt % (c) Volatile oil component: 2-50 wt % (d) Carboxy decyl trisiloxane represented by the following formula (1): 0.1-5 wt % (e) One, two or more selected from a group consisting of hydrophobized titanium dioxide, hydrophobized zinc oxide, and hydrophobized iron oxide: 2-50 wt %; wherein the object of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified skin cosmetic containing the aforementioned powder (e) wherein powdery squeakiness over time after application on the skin is suppressed and at the same time absorption into the skin at the time of application and the absence of stickiness after application on the skin are improved.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus includes a base plate, a ratchet plate, guide grooves formed on the base plate including an internal gear, lock members installed in the guide grooves and each having an outer toothed portion, and an operating member for moving the lock members between engaged and disengaged positions in which an outer toothed portion is engaged and disengaged with the internal gear, respectively. One of the lock members constitutes a small-clearance lock member which is smaller in play in a circumferential direction relative to a guide groove than the remaining lock members when in the engaged position. The small-clearance lock member is provided at the smallest distance between an engagement central position, at which the outer toothed portion and the internal gear are centered about, and an upper end of the seatback side frame.

Abstract: A seat slide device includes a lower rail, which is provided along a front-and-rear direction; an upper rail, which is movably engaged with the lower rail; a lock mechanism, which is configured to lock and unlock a movement of the upper rail; a walk-in mechanism, which makes a seat be movable into a walk-in area located by unlocking the lock mechanism; and a movable-range restriction unit which: allows the seat to move into the walk-in area when the seat is moved toward the walk-in area from a rear side in a state where the walk-in mechanism is operated; and prevents the seat from moving into the walk-in area when the seat is moved toward the walk-in area from the rear side in a state where the walk-in mechanism is not operated and the lock mechanism is unlocked.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus is provided in which a spring cover which covers a lock spring for rotationally biasing a rotational cam can be easily and securely mounted to an outer surface of a base plate or a ratchet plate. The seat reclining apparatus is provided with a lock spring disposed to face the outer surface of the base plate or disposed in a hole in the base plate to bias and rotate the rotational center shaft in a direction to rotate the rotational cam toward the locked position, and a spring cover disposed to face the outer surface of the base plate and covers the lock spring, and to make an inner surface of one of the seat cushion side frame and the seatback side frame contact an outer surface of a protrusion which is projected from the spring cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a sunscreen cosmetic comprising the following components (A) through (E): A. Ultraviolet protection agent B. Volatile oil component C. Cetyl dimethicone copolyol D. (Acrylate/stearyl acrylate/dimethicone methacrylate) copolymer E. Organically modified clay mineral The object of the present invention is to provide a sunscreen cosmetic that has very high water resistance, superior emulsification stability, and superior texture during use.