Abstract: A game using a user character is started on the basis of a first start instruction input. At a first timing after that, advancement of the game is finished, and advancement state data until then is transmitted to a server. On the basis of a second start instruction input from a user, a game that is based on advancement state data transmitted to the server by an information processing terminal of another user different from the user and acquired from the server is started, the game using an other-user character having been used in the game by the other user and the user character of the user. At a second timing after the start, advancement of the game is finished and advancement state data is transmitted to the server.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioning apparatus includes a casing, a heat exchanger, a fan, a first airflow direction adjusting plate adjusting a direction of airflow blown out from an air outlet by rotation about a first axial direction, a plurality of second airflow direction adjusting plates adjusting the direction of the airflow blown out from the air outlet by rotation about a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a support member rotatably supporting the first airflow direction adjusting plate in the air outlet other than at both end portions. The second airflow direction adjusting plates include a third airflow direction adjusting plate and a fourth airflow direction adjusting plate placed in a location such that a distance to the support member from the fourth airflow direction adjusting plate is smaller than a distance to the support member from the third airflow direction adjusting plate.

Abstract: A producing method of a high-purity pyrophosphate comprising a calcination of the orthophosphate under the condition of 120° C.-350° C.; and a producing method suitable for manufacturing effectively the high-purity melamine pyrophosphate.

Abstract: A producing method of a high-purity pyrophosphate comprising a calcination of the orthophosphate under the condition of 120° C.-350° C.; and a producing method suitable for manufacturing effectively the high-purity melamine pyrophosphate.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioning apparatus includes a casing, a heat exchanger, a fan, a first airflow direction adjusting plate adjusting a direction of airflow blown out from an air outlet by rotation about a first axial direction, a plurality of second airflow direction adjusting plates adjusting the direction of the airflow blown out from the air outlet by rotation about a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a support member rotatably supporting the first airflow direction adjusting plate in the air outlet other than at both end portions. The second airflow direction adjusting plates include a third airflow direction adjusting plate and a fourth airflow direction adjusting plate placed in a location such that a distance to the support member from the fourth airflow direction adjusting plate is smaller than a distance to the support member from the third airflow direction adjusting plate.

Abstract: A sheet stack cutter cuts sheet stacks by means of a moving cutter edge and a stationary cutter edge disposed upward and downward along a predetermined cutting-plane line. The sheet stack cutter includes a sheet loading table for supporting the sheet stack, a press device for pressing and holding the sheet stack on the sheet loading table, a moving cutter edge disposed in up and down cutting directions for cutting the sheet stack on the sheet loading table along the cutting-plane line, a stationary cutter edge disposed to the side of the sheet loading table for pressing the moving cutter edge to cut the sheet stack, and an apparatus frame furnished with the press device and the moving cutter edge. A drive device moves the moving cutter edge in up and down cutting directions.

Abstract: The invention provides a rotary-type punching unit that solves a problem of a prior art rotary-type punching unit that its punching torque is highly peaked in beginning and ending punching, thus disabling to punch a heavy paper or the like and degrading the quality level of punch holes. A blade surface of a punch of the invention is formed as an inclined surface inclined with respect to the outer peripheral surface of a punch shaft or of a die shaft such that a leading edge thereof is higher than a trailing edge with an inclination angle within a range of 5° to 15° (preferably 10°). A die surface of the die is formed into a surface of a circular arc centering on a rotational axis of the shafts. Thereby, the peaks of the punching torque are reduced and the quality level of the punch hole is kept high.

Abstract: There is provided a punching unit that is readily adjusted, is capable of always punching high quality holes through sheets and is steadily capable of discharging punch chips. A punch shaft and a die shaft are disposed vertically in parallel between side plates and these very punch shaft and the die shaft compose structural members (reinforcing members) of the punching unit. The die shaft has a die shaft body formed into a hollow cylinder and is provided with dies that correspond to the punches of the punch shaft at an outer peripheral surface thereof while fitting into die holes penetrating to the hollow section. A chip discharging screw plate fixed to the right side plate is disposed in the hollow section of the die shaft. Punch chips are transported along slopes of the chip discharging screw plate and discharged out of an opening when the die shaft rotates.

Abstract: A sheet stack cutter cuts sheet stacks by means of a moving cutter edge and a stationary cutter edge disposed upward and downward along a predetermined cutting-plane line. The sheet stack cutter includes a sheet loading table for supporting the sheet stack, a press device for pressing and holding the sheet stack on the sheet loading table, a moving cutter edge disposed in up and down cutting directions for cutting the sheet stack on the sheet loading table along the cutting-plane line, a stationary cutter edge disposed to the side of the sheet loading table for pressing the moving cutter edge to cut the sheet stack, and an apparatus frame furnished with the press device and the moving cutter edge. A drive device moves the moving cutter edge in up and down cutting directions.

Abstract: An improved refrigerant recovery method and apparatus by which a refrigerant charged in a refrigerator is transferred into a refrigerant tank are disclosed. The apparatus is adapted to discharge almost all the refrigerant gas from the refrigerator and purge non-condensible gases from a safety valve to the atmosphere with little refrigerant gas accompanying the non-condensible gases. There are provided a vacuum pump at the upstream side of a line connected between the refrigerator and a liquid separator, and a compressor at the downstream side thereof, the vacuum pump and compressor being connected in series with each other. The vacuum pump is intended to nearly zero the pressure of the remaining refrigerant gas in the refrigerator and the compressor is to give the liquid separator a desired internal pressure, thereby minimizing the amount of refrigerant gas purged along with the non-condensible gases to the atmosphere. Also a bypass valve is provided to bypass the vacuum pump.

Abstract: A pull tab comprises a metal link portion having a first end pivotally connected with a slider body and a second end adapted for connection with a pull tab body, a pull tab body made of natural products such as ivory, shell etc. having at one end a cross-sectional shape substantially identical with that of the second end of the link portion; and structure for connecting the other end of the link portion and the pull tab body. Various materials for the pull tab body are available to meet various tastes of consumers.

Abstract: A personal ornament (1) is formed by fitting separately molded ornamental members (3) to a personal ornament body (2). The personal ornament body (2) has a space (4 of 9) formed therein at a place where the ornamental members (3) are to be fitted, and space (4 or 9) having engaging portions or members (5) formed therein so as to extend transversely therein. Each of the ornamental members (3) has ridges (8) formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and adapted to be fitted in the space (4 or 9) , and legs (7) also formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and each being adapted to engage with each of the engaging portions or members (5) in a snap fit fashion. The arrangement is made such that the configuration of the ornamental members (3) to be fitted to the personal ornament body (2) is larger than that of the space (4 or 9).

Abstract: A lockable slide fastener slider includes an upper wing and a lower wing defining therebetween a guide channel for the passage of fastener coupling elements, a pull tab pivotably mounted on the upper wing and a locking member having a locking prong movable into and away from the guide channel. A resilient biasing arrangement is provided in operative relation to the pull tab for urging the latter to lie substantially flat against the upper wing.

Abstract: A pull tab assembly for slide fastener slider is disclosed, which comprises a clamper having at one of its ends a hook, a resilient member supported in the hook and a pull tab having a pair of ears which each have such a geometry that can facilitate mounting and dismounting of the pull tab with respect to the clamper and further protect the resilient member against deformation or damage.

Abstract: A pull tab for slide fastener sliders comprises a pull tab body being of a flat strip and having a through hole therein and a decorative body comprising a first decorative part and a second decorative part, both decorative parts joined with each other through the through hole of the pull tab body, so that the decorative body is attached to the pull tab body.

Abstract: A slider includes a slider body and a pull tab pivotally connected thereto. The slider body comprising a pair of upper and lower wings connected at their respective front ends by a diamond having a through hole formed longitudinally thereof, the upper wing having a recess in its upper surface close to the through hole; a holder post including a holder body and a crook portion bent rearwardly from the holder body; and a decorative pattern provided on the upper surface of the upper wing rearwardly of the recess. The holder body fits through the through hole and the crook portion has its lower end fit into the recess, thus defining with the upper surface of the upper wing an opening through which to pivotally join the pull tab to the slider body. The holder body is clinched to the slider body through the through hole.

Abstract: In a method of making an ornament, a metal ornament body having an internal groove opening at one end to an end edge of the metal ornament body and at an opposite end to front and rear surfaces of the metal ornament body is held between two relatively movable mold members while the one end of the internal groove is connected to a gate of the mold members and the opposite end of the internal groove communicates with mold cavities in the mold members. Then, a melted synthetic resin material is injected into the mold cavities through the gate and the internal groove. The gate mark is not formed on the outside surface of an ornamental member molded of synthetic resin but left on the end edge of the metal ornament body. The gate mark thus formed is normally hidden from view and does not deteriorate the aesthetical appearance of the ornament.

Abstract: A slide fastener slider includes a slider body having a mounting hole extending at least through the thickness of an upper wing of the slider body, a circular disk disposed on the upper wing with its central guide hole aligned with the mounting hole, a pull tab pivotally connected to the circular disk, and a headed retainer pin extending loosely through the guide hole and firmly fitted in the mounting hole to rotatably retain the circular disk on the slider body. The circular disk is substantially concealed by an enlarged head of the retainer pin and hence the slider is sightly in appearance. The mounting hole in which the retainer pin is firmly fitted extends through a guide post of the slider body so that the pull tab is firmly retained on the slider body against detachment even when the pull tab is manipulated with a severe pulling force.

Abstract: A slide fastener slider comprises upper and lower wings joined together at their one ends by a connecting neck and having respective lateral flanges, and a thermal insulating backing such as of plastics material substantially coextensive with the lower wing. The backing is secured to the lower wing by injection-molding, rivetting, or snapping engagement of hooks on the backing with recesses in the lower wing. Additionally, there is provided for the purpose of heat insulation an air accommodating pocket formed between the backing and the lower wing.

Abstract: A slider pull tab for a slide fastener comprises a pull tab body formed from an elastic, flexible material and a first connector and a second connector, both connectors being formed as an integral unit from a metal or mechanically strong plastics material by simultaneous cast molding and either of said connectors having a pivotal pin about which the pull tab body can freely rotate. The pull tab body is cast-molded integrally with the second connector and has through apertures communicating with connecting bridges to ensure film bond of the surface layers of the pull tab body.