Abstract: A water-in-oil type emulsified cosmetic has an unprecedented property wherein, by coming into contact with perspiration or water, the color development and the color uniformity are improved over the conditions immediately after application. The water-in-oil type emulsified cosmetic includes: (A) an organically modified clay mineral; (B) an oil phase thickener other than the (A) organically modified clay mineral; (C) a non-volatile liquid oil other than a silicone oil; (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8; and (E) a colorant; wherein a weight ratio defined by [(A)+(B)]/(C) is at least 0.04 and less than 0.68.

Abstract: An optical pickup device includes an optical system unit, a circuit board to control the optical system unit, and send and receive signals, a housing to place the optical system unit and the circuit board, and a flexible printed circuit board to connect electrically with the circuit board, extend to an outside from the housing, and fold back an extended portion, an extended direction of which is changed, in which the flexible printed circuit board is folded back so as to be faced to a side surface of the housing positioned at an extended proximal portion of the flexible printed circuit board, and a dead space of an optical disc apparatus to be mounted with the optical pickup device can be effectively used without making the apparatus large and thick, taking an inner space widely.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lactic acid as a raw material of a lactic acid type biodegradable plastic. The invention also relates to a polylactic acid produced using the lactic acid as starting material and a biodegradable plastic produced using this polylactic acid as a part or all of starting material. The lactic acid comprises using starch contained in a coconut as a raw material and lactic-fermenting the starch. The polylactic acid is synthesized using the above lactic acid as starting material. The biodegradable plastic is produced using the above polylactic acid as a part or all of starting material.

Abstract: An orally ingestible defecation deodarant reduces the production of intestinal gas and the production of malodors accompanying defecation or the emanation of intestinal gas, by absorbing malodor causing substances from the gastrointestinal tract; prevents the occurence of constipation; and adsorbs substances from the gastrointestinal tract that interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs, pharmaceuticals, and other active ingredients from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream and/or body. The defecation deodorant contains at least one adsorbent selected from a chelate compound, coconut vinegar, food fiber, gelatin, polyphenol, and a plant extract, on the surface of activated carbon.

Abstract: A computer system for preventing copying or duplication of a program which has a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an FDD unit, a loader program executed by the CPU for loading the program from the FDD unit to the memory, an address selector switch, and an FM/MFM modulating circuit. The CPU reads the program from the FDD unit to the RAM under the control of a control program stored in the ROM, the program being stored in the FDD unit in the MFM mode which does not allow readout of the program by the loader program. The readout program is modified by the FM/MFM modulating circuit in accordance with a machine number unique to the machine and read from the address selector switch. The modified program is written in the FDD unit by the FM/MFM modulating circuit.

Abstract: An alloy containing Mn in an amount of from 5 to 30 weight percent, at least one member selected from the group consisting of Sn of an amount of not more than 5 weight percent, Al of an amount of not more than 8.5 weight percent, Zn of an amount of not more than 7 weight percent, Fe of an amount of not more than 2.5 weight percent, and Ni of an amount of not more than 2.5 weight percent, and the balance to make up 100 weight percent of Cu plus normally entrained impurities produces a metallic material proof against the attachment thereto of marine organisms when the alloy fulfils a requirement that it should possess an .alpha.(face-centered cubic lattice) single-phase structure.

Abstract: In a process for heat treating titanium alloys, and .alpha.+.beta. titanium alloy, heated and held in a temperature range above 500.degree. C. and below the .alpha.+.beta./.beta. transformation point, and then quenched, is further aged at a low temperature in the range between 50.degree. and 300.degree. C.

Abstract: A titanium alloy having a high degree of internal friction and suitable for rotating blades of turbomachines is composed of 5.5 - 6.75% Al, 1 - 5% V, 1 - 5% Mo, V plus Mo being greater than or equal to 5%, and the balance Ti and usual impurities, all by weight. A method of heat-treating the alloy comprises maintaining the same at a temperature not lower than 125.degree. C below its .beta. transformation point for a predetermined period of time and then rapidly cooling the alloy.

Abstract: A method for producing a reduced-pressure shaped mould comprises the steps of placing a pattern having gas-permeable orifices on a surface plate and adhering a coating film that is soluble in a solvent to the pattern by suction through the orifices. A flask having evacuating means is then placed on the surface plate on top of the film and the space portion defined by the film and the flask is filled with solid particles containing no caking agent which serves as a mould material. The mould material and flask are covered with an air-tight sheet and the evacuating means of the flask is actuated while that of the surface plate is released so that the sheet and coating film adhere to the upper and low surfaces respectively of the mould material by suction. The pattern and surface plate are then separated from the flask and a solution containing caking agent dissolved in the solvent is applied to the coating film which is adhered to the surface of a cavity formed at the lower surface of the mould material.