Abstract: This invention relates to an oil-in-water-in-oil (O/W/O) type multiple emulsion which contains an inner oil phase, a water phase, and an outer oil phase. The inner oil phase is first dispersed in water to form an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion. Then, the O/W emulsion is further dispersed in the outer oil phase to form the O/W/O type multiple emulsion. The outer oil phase contains an organophilic clay mineral, which can effectively prevent the inter-mixing of the inner oil phase with the outer oil phase, thus, producing an O/W/O type multiple emulsion with excellent storage stability. Upon the using of an oil-soluble compound in the inner oil phase, this multiple emulsion system can prevent the oil-soluble compound from being oxidized.

Abstract: An oil-water mixed composition is consisted of a solid or semisolid oil phase at room temperature, and a water phase which is dispersed into the oil phase. The water phase contains a humectant and is solid or semisolid at room temperature. Preferably, the oil phase contains hydrophobic silica, dextrin fatty acid ester or polyvalent alcohol oligo ester of long chain monocarboxylic acid and long chain dicarboxylic acid. The oil-water mixed composition is superior in stability with passage of time and safety. In addition, this composition has demonstrated little stickiness and sensation of unsuitability for skin, and has much emollient effect (i.e., to prevent the skin from dryness) and is persistent in preserving its emollient effect.

Abstract: A cholesterol ester clathrate comprising a cholesterol ester included within a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a hydrous stabilizer, and water; a hydrous composition comprising a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin, a cholesterol ester, a clay mineral, and water; a cosmetic containing a hydrous composition; and processes for making the cholesterol ester clathrate and various hydrous compositions. The cholesterol ester clathrate exhibits an emulsifying effect and the hydrous compositions are excellent in water-holding capacity, hydration properties, and separation stability at a high temperature.

Abstract: A water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetic composition comprising a mixed powder of (A) an organopolysiloxane elastomer spherical powder having an average particle size of 2.0 to 5.0 .mu.m and a particle size distribution of 1 to 15 .mu.m and (B) a hydrophobic silica powder having an average particle size of not more than 0.2 .mu.m, wherein the weight ratio of (A) to (B) is 1:0.1 to 1:5, (C) an oil phase or (C') an oil phase containing at least 30% by weight, based upon the total oil phase component, of silicone oil, (D) an emulsifying agent having an HLB value of not more than 7, and (E) water, and, optionally, (F) a metallic soap or (G) an organically modified clay mineral.

Abstract: The ultraviolet absorbing composition in accordance with the present invention comprises the following ingredients (A) and (B):(A) 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane; and(B) a diester which is liquid at 20.degree. C. and has a structure represented by the following general formula (1):R.sub.1 OOC--(CH.sub.2)n--COOR.sub.2 (1)wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, or a hydroxyalkenyl group each having 1 to 19 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of 0 to 6. In the present invention, crystals of (A) are prevented from depositing by using a diester of (B) togetherwith and an ultraviolet absorbing composition in which (A) can be stably compounded in a high concentration and which exhibits excellent feel of use and safety can be obtained thereby.

Abstract: An emulsion compositions comprising (i) an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (ii) a C.sub.12 to C.sub.18 higher alcohol solid at room temperature (for example 15.degree. to 20.degree. C.), and (iii) a silicone oil, wherein the weight ratio of the component (i)/component (ii) is not more than 0.5. This emulsion further contains no surfactant.

Abstract: An external preparation containing DL-.alpha.-tocopherol 2- L-ascorbic phosphoric diester and/or a salt thereof, and at least one ultraviolet absorbing agent. The cross-linking of collagen is suppressed and an excellent cutaneous aging resisting effect is obtained.

Abstract: An external skin treatment composition comprising erythritol, hydrogenated lecithin, and a polyoxyethylene-added cholesterol derivative, which is superior in prevention and improvement of skin roughness, with little sticky feeling, with quick absorption into the skin, and superior in the softening effect on the corneum.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing (i) a water-soluble polyhydric alcohol having two or more hydroxyl groups and/or a lecithin and (ii) a bivalent metal salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: A preparation for external application to the skin which comprises disodium adenosine triphosphate and tranexamic acid for prevention of skin roughening and skin improvement. The preparation further contains ginseng extract.

Abstract: A self-tanning cosmetic composition containing dihydroxy acetone and a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymer type surfactant. The oil content is less than 10%. A self-tanning cosmetic gel containing dihydroxy acetone, water, alcohol, a water-soluble cellulose type thickening agent and/or xanthane gum and a chelating agent is also disclosed. This cosmetic composition produces a good feeling when applied to the skin and uneven coloration is adequately prevented.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an inclusion product having a slightly water-soluble component with a hydroxyalkylated cyclodextrin formulated therein.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a paper stacking section for stacking a plurality of paper sheets cut to a given size.

Abstract: A map display apparatus displays a map of a desired district in accordance with stored map data. The apparatus includes a recording medium storing map data of a map to be displayed in a manner that the whole area of the map is divided into a plurality of districts and the map data are successively stored starting from the nearest district, a display district selecting device for selecting the desired map district to be displayed, a control unit for reading the map data of the selected district from the recording medium and generating a control signal for displaying the thus read map data, and a display responsive to the control signal to display the map of the selected district. The map data of each district includes duplicate map data of the boundary parts of the adjoining districts. Map data of adjacent districts are stored in adjacent memory locations. Thus, the map data of the desired district can be displayed quickly.

Abstract: A shielded high-frequency apparatus has a partitioned shielding case with a printed circuit board mounted therein. The partitioned shielding case is formed of a plurality of mutually intersecting shield plates which are attached within a frame to form a plurality of shield chambers. The partitioned shielding case is manufactured by first forming a solder resist film over the partitioned plate surfaces other than at specific end regions of the partition plates and over the frame internal surface other than at positions immediately adjacent to the end regions of the partition plates when the partitioned shielding case is assembled. The partition plates are then mounted in the frame, solder is next applied to the regions from which the solder resist film was omitted. Secure attachment of the partition plates and ease of implementation of automatic manufacture are attained, with reduced manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An electronic map display system for use on a vehicle comprises a display unit for displaying one of a map or a menu of the names of a plurality of particular regions, a map data storage medium for storing map data on the particular regions and name information on the particular regions, a manual controller having a name retrieval key, a setting key, and cursor keys, and an electronic control unit for controlling the display on the display unit in response to instructions from the manual controller. Upon reception of an instruction produced by the name retrieval key of the manual controller, the electronic control unit reads the name information on the particular regions from the map data storage medium, displays the region names as the menu on the display unit, and selects one of the displayed region names through operation of the cursor keys.

Abstract: In a map display system, map-forming data necessary for display of a display area and character data representing display areas are stored in a map data memory. A display area commander reads map-forming data indicating a specified display area out of the map data memory, and produces a display area instruction. A display character commander selects character data for a given point of the specified display area designated by the display area designation commander, and produces a display character instruction. On the basis of the display area instruction from the display area commander and the display character instruction from the display character commander, a map of the specified display area and characters in the specified display area are displayed on a display.

Abstract: An electronic map display system for use on a vehicle comprises a display unit for displaying one of a map or a menu of the names of a plurality of particular regions, a map data storage medium for storing map data on the particular regions and name information on the particular regions, a manual controller having a name retrieval key, a setting key, and cursor keys, and an electronic control unit for controlling the display on the display unit in response to instructions from the manual controller. Upon reception of an instruction produced by the name retrieval key of the manual controller, the electronic control unit reads the name information on the particular regions from the map data storage medium, displays the region names as the menu on the display unit, and selects one of the display region names through operation of the cursor keys.

Abstract: A guiding spot display apparatus displays a number of guiding spots for providing various guiding information on a road map. The apparatus includes a storage medium for storing a plurality of guiding spot data each being assigned a plurality of priorities and corresponding to one of a plurality of guiding classifications, a display selecting device for generating a display signal indicative of the classification of the guiding spots to be displayed, a control unit responsive to the selection signal to successively input from the storage medium the corresponding guiding spot data starting from the one having the highest priority and generate a display signal for displaying the data, and a display responsive to the display signal to display the selected guiding spots on the road map. Thus, the degree of the freedom in the display of guiding spots is improved and the apparatus is well suited for use in a wide range of guiding information application.

Abstract: In an electronic map display system, predetermined linear display object data of all map data are stored in a first memory according to a predetermined coordinate system. Target point data other than the predetermined linear display object data are stored in a second memory in accordance with a relative coordinate system based on the predetermined linear objects. The data of the first memory are converted into display data of designated magnification rate by a first converter. The target point data of the second memory are converted into display data in accordance with a coordinate system based on the linear display objects by a second converter. A display signal is produced to display a map image in accordance with the data converted by the first and second data converters.