Abstract: A separation channel on which a liquid delivery pump, a separation column, and a detector are provided, the liquid delivering pump being for feeding a mobile phase, the separation column being for separating a component in a sample, and the detector being for detecting peaks of components separated from each other by the separation column, a plurality of liquid handlers each including an injecting part and a collecting part, wherein when one of the plurality of liquid handlers is introduced into the separation channel, the injecting part of the one of the plurality of liquid handlers functions as an injector that executes injection operation of a sample into a mobile phase flowing through the analysis channel upstream of the separation column in the analysis channel and the collecting part of the one the plurality of liquid handlers functions as a fraction collector that executes collection operation of peaks of components separated from each other in the separation column, a selector for selectively switchin

Abstract: [Technical Problem] An object is to provide a lubricant capable of forming a stable adsorption film on a sliding surface and stabilizing the sliding characteristics (for example, ensuring the wear resistance, etc.). [Solution to Problem] The present invention provides a lubricant represented by the following chemical structural formula. (R: a hydrocarbon group whose carbon number is 8 to 24, m and n: integers of 2 to 8) [Selected Figure] FIG.

Abstract: A control device for a vehicle including an operation unit that receives an operation for setting ON or OFF of a plurality of driver assistance functions, wherein at least two or more driver assistance functions among the plurality of driver assistance functions are driver assistance functions classified into a specific group in which the degree of intervention of control for the driving operation is smaller than other driver assistance functions, and the operation unit includes a main switch for collectively setting ON or OFF of the driver assistance functions classified into the specific group.

Abstract: A coil component includes an element body including a multilayer body in which a first ferrite layer, a first glass layer, and a second ferrite layer are laminated in that order; a coil embedded in the first glass layer; and an outer electrode provided on an outer surface of the element body and electrically connected to the coil. The first glass layer includes regions in which Cu and Mg coexist.

Abstract: A preparative liquid chromatograph including an analysis channel (2), an injector (6), a separation column (8), a detector (10), a plurality of fraction collectors (14-1 to 14-n), a switching valve (12) that switches fraction collectors (14-1 to 14-n) to be connected to the outlet of the detector (10) among the plurality of fraction collectors (14-1 to 14-n), and a controller (16) for controlling operations of the plurality of fraction collectors (14-1 to 14-n) and the switching valve (12). In a case where the number of remaining unused collection containers of the fraction collector in use, which is connected to the outlet of the detector, falls below the number of buffers which is an integer of two or more, the controller (16) is configured to switch the switching valve (12) while the fraction collector in use is not performing a peak collection operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for suppressing the progression of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis, which contain an antibody against IL-31 receptor A as an active ingredient. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for suppressing Th2 polarization to suppress the progression of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis, which comprise an antibody against IL-31 receptor A as an active ingredient. In a certain embodiment, the above-mentioned antibody is an antibody having a neutralizing activity against IL-31 receptor A.

Abstract: A resin filler tube includes: a tubular body; a flange having a diameter greater than an outer diameter of the tubular body, a thickness greater than a thickness of the tubular body, and a predetermined width in an axial direction, and having a first axial end face forming a weld surface to be welded to an outer circumferential edge of an opening hole of a fuel tank; and a base-end-side reverse tapered portion which connects between an end of the tubular body on the fuel tank side and an end of an outer circumferential surface of the flange on a side opposite to the fuel tank side, and which is reversely tapered so as to increase a diameter toward the flange. The base-end-side reverse tapered portion has an inner diameter that is not less than an inner diameter of the tubular body over an entire range in the axial direction.

Abstract: To make validity of a prediction model created by machine learning be able to be verified with appropriate accuracy and efficiency. A software test apparatus includes a storage device configured to store a prediction model, and an arithmetic device. The arithmetic device is configured to accept inputs of a precondition, a constraint condition, and an approximation threshold value, convert the prediction model into a logical expression, analyze an approximation range based on the approximation threshold value with respect to the logical expression to simplify the logical expression, generate an inspection expression by combining the simplified logical expression with the precondition and negation of the constraint condition, search for, as a counterexample, a value satisfying the inspection expression, input the value to the prediction model to evaluate inspection accuracy when the counterexample exists, and output a result of the evaluation.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding member coated with a DLC coating in which microfractures on the sliding surface thereof due to the progression of cracks are less likely to occur, and in which an increase in abrasive wear can be reduced. The present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by a sliding member having, on the outer peripheral sliding surface thereof, a DLC coating in which the amount of plastic deformation work as measured by a nanoindentation test is within a specific range.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding member coated with a DLC coating in which microfractures on the sliding surface thereof due to the progression of cracks are less likely to occur, and in which an increase in abrasive wear can be reduced. The present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by a sliding member having a DLC coating on the outer peripheral surface thereof, wherein an S band derived from sp3 bonding is observed in the DLC coating in addition to a G band derived from the graphite structure and a D band derived from the defects of the graphite structure, and these bands satisfy specific relationships.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding member coated with a DLC coating in which microfractures on the sliding surface thereof due to the progression of cracks are less likely to occur, and in which an increase in abrasive wear can be reduced. The present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by a sliding member having a DLC coating on the outer peripheral surface thereof, wherein an S band derived from sp3bonding is observed in the DLC coating in addition to a G band derived from the graphite structure and a D band derived from the defects of the graphite structure, and these bands satisfy specific relationships.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding member coated with a DLC coating in which microfractures on the sliding surface thereof due to the progression of cracks are less likely to occur, and in which an increase in abrasive wear can be reduced. The present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by a sliding member having, on the outer peripheral sliding surface thereof, a DLC coating in which the amount of plastic deformation work as measured by a nanoindentation test is within a specific range.

Abstract: An excrement analysis apparatus includes an inputter, a memory, a first analyzer, and a second analyzer. The inputter inputs imaging data captured by an image capture apparatus installed in such a way as to include, in a capturing range, an excretion range of excrement in a toilet bowl of a toilet. The memory temporarily holds the imaging data input by the inputter. The first analyzer analyzes first analysis target data being the imaging data input by the inputter, and outputs notification information to an observer who observes a user of the toilet. The second analyzer analyzes second analysis target data being the imaging data that is input by the inputter and temporarily held by the memory, and outputs detailed information indicating a content of excretion.

Abstract: A multilayer-type coil component including an element body including insulating layers laminated in a laminating direction; first and second coils inside the element body and insulated from each other; first and second outer electrodes on a surface of the element body and electrically connected to the first coil; third and fourth outer electrodes on the surface of the element body and electrically connected to the second coil. The laminating direction, and respective directions of coil axes of the first and second coils are parallel to a mount surface of the element body along a same direction. The first and second coils include first and second coil conductors, respectively, laminated in the laminating direction. Each of the first coil conductors has a length smaller than one turn of the first coil. Each of the second coil conductors has a length smaller than one turn of the second coil.

Abstract: A headrest sleeve for assembly to a bracket fixed to a stay for supporting a main body of a headrest. The headrest sleeve includes a sleeve body formed in a tubular shape, a collar-shaped flange extending from one end portion of the sleeve body and disposed so as to be capable of contacting the bracket, a bracket-fitting section extending from the flange toward an opposite side from the sleeve body and configured to be capable of being fitted into a fitting hole formed in the lower bracket, and an anchor clip provided at the bracket-fitting section and configured to undergo elastic deformation and elastic recovery during the fitting of the bracket-fitting section into the fitting hole so as to engage with the bracket from an opposite side from the flange.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a piston ring covered with a DLC coating that has excellent wear resistance and shows a low attacking property on a cylinder bore sliding surface. The problem is solved by a piston ring which is used in the presence of an engine lubricating oil and includes a DLC coating on an outer peripheral sliding surface. The DLC coating has an sp2 component ratio of 0.5 to 0.85 as determined from a TEM-EELS spectrum obtained by a combination of a transmission electron microscope (TEM) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), as well as a coating hardness of 12 GPa to 26 GPa and a Young's modulus of 250 GPa or less as measured by a nanoindentation method.

Abstract: A headrest sleeve for assembly to a bracket fixed to a stay for supporting a main body of a headrest. The headrest sleeve includes a sleeve body formed in a tubular shape, a collar-shaped flange extending from one end portion of the sleeve body and disposed so as to be capable of contacting the bracket, a bracket-fitting section extending from the flange toward an opposite side from the sleeve body and configured to be capable of being fitted into a fitting hole formed in the lower bracket, and an anchor clip provided at the bracket-fitting section and configured to undergo elastic deformation and elastic recovery during the fitting of the bracket-fitting section into the fitting hole so as to engage with the bracket from an opposite side from the flange.

Abstract: An image blurring correction apparatus includes: an optical system that forms a subject image on an image formation plane; an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration of an apparatus that has the image formation plane; a first calculation circuit that calculates a first state quantity by using the acceleration; a second calculation circuit that calculates, as a second state quantity, an estimate value obtained by estimating a true value of the first state quantity by using the first state quantity and a model; and a third calculation circuit that calculates an amount of image blurring on the image formation plane by using the second state quantity.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a piston ring covered with a DLC coating that has excellent wear resistance and shows a low attacking property on a cylinder bore sliding surface. The problem is solved by a piston ring which is used in the presence of an engine lubricating oil and includes a DLC coating on an outer peripheral sliding surface. The DLC coating has an sp2 component ratio of 0.5 to 0.85 as determined from a TEM-EELS spectrum obtained by a combination of a transmission electron microscope (TEM) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), as well as a coating hardness of 12 GPa to 26 GPa and a Young's modulus of 250 GPa or less as measured by a nanoindentation method.

Abstract: A light-emitting module 1 includes a light-emitting element, a mounting board, a module board, an anode connection member, a cathode connection member, and a metal ribbon. The light-emitting element includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. The mounting board includes an anode pad, a cathode pad and a heat radiating pads, each of which is electrically independent. The anode electrode and the anode pad are connected. The cathode electrode and the cathode pad are connected. The module board includes an anode terminal, a cathode terminal and a heat sink. The anode connection member connects the anode pad and the anode terminal. The cathode connection member connects the cathode pad and the cathode terminal. The metal ribbon connects the heat radiating pads and the heat sink.