Abstract: A pen point for a marking pen having a pen tip which includes a base portion formed by bundling polyester-type synthetic fibers having a fiber diameter of denier between about 1 and about 10, dipping the bundle in a synthetic resin adhesive and drying and solidifying the bundle. The resulting bundle is molded into a knife cut shape and integrally coated, together with the base portion, with a coating member formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, the thickness of said coating member being between about 0.01 and about 2.00 mm. In the present invention, the tip of the pen point for the marking pen is coated with a coating member formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyacetal or vinyl chloride, whereby the side surfaces in which the ink in the pen point is soaked are not exposed.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding semiconductor chips has a structural body having grooves which serve respectively as parallel feed paths for semiconductor chips, the feed paths corresponding to respective quality levels of the semiconductor chips, the structural body being made of partially stabilized zirconia. A stopper mechanism for temporarily stopping semiconductor chips fed along the feed paths comprises piezoelectric bodies disposed in the feed paths in front of terminal walls of the feed paths. A counter mechanism for counting semiconductor chips fed along the feed paths have electrodes disposed in the feed paths near the terminal walls. The apparatus serves as a feed system for floating articles with ejected air and feeding the floated articles, and lends itself to being automatized.

Abstract: In an apparatus for pneumatically conveying powder substances in a pipe system, wherein a volume is sucked in with reduced pressure and discharged with increased pressure for being passed further along, provided within the pipe system is at least one metering chamber, which can be alternately filled and emptied by way of a control member, for metering the powder substance. Connected to the metering chamber are on the one hand—with the interposition of a filter—a gas pressure conduit and a suction conduit and on the other hand a feed conduit and a discharge conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated sintered body which can be used in precious machining hardened steel. The coated PCBN cutting tool comprises a substrate which contains not less than 35 volume % and not more than 85 volume % of CBN, and a hard coated layer formed on the substrate. The hard coated layer comprises at least one compound layer consisting of at least one element selected from a group of 4a, 5a, 6a elements of the periodic table and Al, and at least one element selected from a group of C, N and O. The thickness of the layer is not less than 0.3 &mgr;m and not more than 10 &mgr;m. The center-line mean roughness of the hard coated layer is not more than 0.1 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The present invention can provide an inexpensive synthetic resin grommet which is designed to exhibit sealing facility when it is fitted to a body of a car or a home electric appliance and when a part is attached thereto through the grommet, and which can prevent accurately and securely entrance of water into the body without requiring intricate procedures including fitting of sealing annulus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a binding element (1) for binding a stack of documents (3) comprised of loose sheets (2), having a spine piece (4) and two side pieces (5, 6), said side pieces (5, 6) being arranged essentially perpendicular to the spine piece (4).

Abstract: A mini-environment control device includes an individual enclosure to contain a sample and to isolate it from the external environment. An array of micropumps attached to the individual enclosure generates and maintains a controlled vacuum in the individual enclosure. Transfer means introduce the sample into the individual enclosure and extract it therefrom. The micropumps of the array of micropumps can be of a type employing the thermal transpiration effect. Temperature and pressure microsensors and a gas analyzer enable the operation of the array of micropumps to be controlled by an onboard microcomputer. The atmosphere surrounding a sample is therefore controlled.

Abstract: A variable capacity type compressor has a tiltable swash plate and pistons. A control valve is arranged to change the pressure in the crank chamber, to vary the capacity of the compressor by changing the inclination angle of the swash plate by changing the pressure in the crank chamber. The control valve has independently movable first and second plungers and a coil arranged around the first and second plungers so that the coil generates an electromagnetic attraction force acting on and between the first and second plungers. First and second valve elements provided on the first and second plungers can adjust the degree of opening of the first and second fluid passages.

Abstract: A hydraulic aggregate has at least one displacing machine having a driving mechanism, a driving/driven shaft, and a compensating coupling connecting the driving/driven shaft with the driving mechanism, and at least one machine unit connected with the driving/driven shaft of the displacement machine through a component, the compensating coupling between the driving mechanism and the driving/driven shaft of the displacement machine compensating a radial and an axial offset between the displacing machine and the machine unit.

Abstract: A system for sealing the legs of two stages of cyclones in series used in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes, comprising a terminal leg configuration, which is devoid of moving parts and makes use of a long-radius curve, and which changes the flow direction of the descending mass flow of catalyst in dense phase into a plane orthogonal to the ascending gaseous flow. This prevents the entry of gaseous phase inside the leg, and promotes efficient sealing and preventing the “packing-down” of the dense bed of particulates.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for molding complex and intricately shaped high density monolithic carbon, carbon-carbon, graphite, and thermoplastic composites using gelcasting technology. The method comprising a polymeric carbon precursor, a solvent, a dispersant, an anti-foaming agent, a monomer system, and an initiator system. The components are combined to form a suspension which is poured into a mold and heat-treated to form a thermoplastic part. The thermoplastic part can then be further densified and heat-treated to produce a high density carbon or graphite composite. The present invention also discloses the products derived from this method.

Abstract: Sulphur is recovered from a first gas stream comprising hydrogen sulphide and at least 50% by volume of ammonia and from a second gas stream comprising hydrogen sulphide but essentially no ammonia, the first gas stream, the second gas stream, and combustion supporting gas comprising at least one stream of essentially pure oxygen or oxygen-enriched air are fed to a single combustion zone or a plurality of combustion zones in parallel with each other without premixing of combustible gas with oxygen or air, and creating in the or each combustion zone at least one region in which thermal cracking of ammonia takes place, and taking from the reactor an effluent gas stream including sulphur vapour, sulphur dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide, but essentially no residual ammonia.

Abstract: A process for preparing a hydrogen peroxide solution having a hydrogen peroxide content of not less than 2.5% by weight, which comprises continuously reacting hydrogen and oxygen in an aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous/alcoholic reaction medium in the presence of a catalyst containing palladium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing copper oxide to improve its acid resistance comprising the step of reacting cupric oxide with a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of morpholine borane, ethylene diamine borane, ethylene diamine bisborane, t-butylamine borane, piperazine borane, imidazole borane, and methoxyethylamine borane to form cuprous oxide.

Abstract: The present invention describes processes for the preparation of a lipid blend and a uniform filterable phospholipid suspension containing the lipid blend, such suspension being useful as an ultrasound contrast agent.

Abstract: A method for improving the corrosion resistance of aerosol or foam hair spray formulations in metal containers is disclosed. In particular, the present invention involves the use of phosphate ester emulsifiers in the preparation of the emulsion polymer hair fixative resins to provide corrosion resistance of the hair styling composition in metal containers without negatively affecting the performance of the hair styling product itself. Use of the selected emulsifiers is particularly useful in non-corrosive aqueous hair styling compositions containing low (80% or less) volatile organic compound (VOC) concentrations.

Abstract: A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a conditioning composition comprising a silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium moiety and ethoxylated monoalkyl quat.

Abstract: The present invention concern a cosmetic composition for topical application for reactivating the physiological growth of hair, said composition comprising a synergistic association of cysteine, lysine or derivatives thereof, with a glycoprotein, in a physiologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Combinations of polymer compounds and hair treatment compositions containing them are described, which have improved film-forming properties and improved hair-fixing properties, particularly increased elasticity of the polymer film or the treated hair. The polymer compound combinations include at least one terpolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl caprolactam and basic acryl amide monomer and at least one anionic or anionizable polymer with anionic or anionizable groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for implanting producer cells into the mammalian brain. The producer cells are engineered with a retroviral based recombinant vector encoding a tumorcidal factor or susceptibility factor that confers on tumor cells sensitivity to chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic agents. Prior to transplantation into the mammalian brain, the producer cells are first cultured in vitro on a support matrix to increase the long-term viability of the transplanted cells and to provide long-term functional benefit.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions, including lipsticks, comprising from 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of cylindrical crystalline vitamin B3 particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 70% of the crystalline particles have a height to width ratio greater than 1; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; and from about 1% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color. The compositions provide improved skin feel of crystalline vitamin B3 compounds when applied to skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel composition for use in dental flosses or tapes. More particularly, it relates to novel compositions containing a base polymer, a block copolymer and a nonmigrating compatibilizer or plasticizer that, in combination in a blend, result in a floss or dental tape having good breaking strength, elongation, tenacity, nick resistance and gentleness to the gums.

Abstract: A controlled release formulation of an acetonitrile compound and its use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of certain disorders.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration comprising a cyclosporin or macrolide as active ingredient, and a polyethoxylated saturated hydroxy-fatty acid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making tablets with active principle sustained-release which consists in: preparing a fluid oil-in-water emulsion; spraying the resulting emulsion on a powder mixture containing at least the active principle; subjecting said treated powder to a compressing step, to obtain tablets.

Abstract: An apparatus in which a pair of hollow molding portions 53 and 54 for molding in which a terminal connecting portion with a terminal fitting 20 crimped onto a conductor 11 at a tip portion of a sheathed wire 10 is accommodated and set are provided inside a mold 50 made up by an upper mold 51 and a lower mold 52, a molding resin 30 in a molten state being injected and poured into the molding portions 53 and 54 to cover and mold the terminal connecting portion so as to provide waterproofing, the terminal connecting portion subjected to covering and molding being released from the mold so as to be removed outside the mold. A casting surface of the molding portion 53 of the upper mold 51 is provided with a gradient or a curvature for facilitating the release of the terminal connecting portion subjected to covering and molding from the mold, whereby the terminal connecting portion subjected to covering and molding remains in the molding portion 54 of the lower mold 52 during mold releasing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for raising an edible animal, in which a finely pulverized product of a plant tissue of Stevia is added to feed in an amount of 0.5% to 7% by weight, thereby preventing exudation of meat juice from meat of the edible animal, decreasing fat content without turning meat of the edible animal stale, producing DHA-containing meat of the edible animal, or preventing an egg of the fowl (preferably, a hen's egg) from being broken.

Abstract: A process for producing a hydrolysate seasoning by hydrolyzing a protein containing material with enzymes that have proteolytic activity and fiber hydrolyzing activity. The hydrolysate may be used as a liquid sauce, a paste, or as a dried powder. The hydrolysate may be used as a base for an aromatization agent in culinary products.

Abstract: A substitute for edible oil and fat, which contains fine particles having an average particle size of 250 microns or less and a surface hydrophobic degree of 35 g or less as the oil absorption measured by the oil absorption assay method of JIS K6223, as well as a food containing the substitute for edible oil and fat. The substitute for edible oil and fat renders possible achievement of low oil content and low calorie of food mainly including bakery products.

Abstract: An aqueous bubble-forming composition, suitable for use as a child's toy, comprises a sucrose ester present in an amount by weight from about 3.3% to about 5.3%, a water soluble polymer in an amount by weight of from about 11.5% to about 14.0%, sucrose in amount by weight of from about 1.8% to about 4.0%, and water in amount by weight of from about 75% to about 83%. Small amounts of additional flavorings may be added to further improve the taste of the obtained solution.

Abstract: A multi-stage thickening composition for use in facilitating the handling and continuous packaging of a food product, and for providing a desired final shape and texture for the food product. Relatively rapid-setting and slower-setting consumable gels form one preferred thickening composition. The rapid-setting gel allows the food product to be shaped and packaged, while the slower-setting gel allows the food product to be provided with desired texture characteristics that appeal to the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dry mixes based on partially gelatinised starch and which are suitable for preparing static heated or microwaveable food compositions. The partially pregelatinised starch is applied as a new thickening system for microwave instant powders. Using a homogeneous and uniform partially gelatinised starch can overcome significant problems, such as powder segregation and simplifies the preparation of the dry mix composition.

Abstract: A cream substitute comprising from 5% to 40% by weight of butter, from about 0.25% to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent, and about 0.25% to about 4% of a food protein, based on the total weight of the cream substitute, together with a sufficient amount of water to total 100% by weight, and, optionally, from about 0.05% to about 2% by weight of a food acceptable acid.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing antimicrobial, antithrombogenic medical devices. The method employs an antimicrobial treatment process wherein an antimicrobial agent is dissolved in an appropriate solvent and the resulting solution is contacted with a portion of a medical device of interest. The antimicrobial treatment process is advantageously performed without the need for additional compounds to facilitate antimicrobial agent uptake into the device. The method further comprises an antithrombogenic treatment process wherein antithrombogenic agents or materials are applied or otherwise associated with at least some portion of the medical device.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that flocked or textured materials (e.g., for use as dental floss, or toothbrush bristles) can be manufactured without using adhesives to secure the short fibers or texture particles to the base material, or substrate. The flocked or textured materials are formed by thermally or chemically softening a preformed substrate (e.g., sheets, fibers, or filaments made of Teflon™, Kevlar™, cotton, polyester, polyethylene, or other plastic), then treating the softened substrate with short fibers or texture particles. Alternatively, the short fibers or texture particles can be applied during the formation of the substrate (e.g., in an extrusion, melt-blowing, die casting, weaving, or drawing process).

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide an organic electroluminescent element having stable luminescent characteristics with a low luminescence starting voltage and without non-luminescing black spots in the luminescing surface. The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent element and an organic electroluminescent element produced by said method, said method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent element comprising a process for forming a positive electrode substrate by dry etching a transparent electrode in a vacuum, a process for dry washing said positive electrode substrate in a continuous vacuum without exposure to air, a process for forming an organic layer incorporating an organic luminescing layer on said positive electrode substrate, and a process for forming a negative electrode on said organic layer.

Abstract: A coating liquid for forming an organic LED layer which is used for forming an organic LED layer of an organic LED device by an inkjet method, comprising at least: a solvent and an organic material having a weight-average molecular weight less than 600,000.

Abstract: A solid raw material such as a powdery material is pressure-molded into a disk form to form a molded solid body. The molded solid body is heated to produce a source gas. The source gas is used in a film formation step in accordance with a chemical vapor deposition method. When the molded solid body is used, the source gas can be produced in an amount larger than the case where the powdery raw material is heated to obtain the source gas. In this case, an amount of carbon introduced into the film can be reduced compared to the case of using a liquefied material obtained by dissolving the raw material in a solvent. Furthermore, it is possible for a user to easily replace the raw material with a new one by using the molded solid body.

Abstract: A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate, with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being entrained in the pressurized fluid and contacting the surface so that the surface treatment component lowers the surface tension of the surface of the substrate and treats the substrate. The contacting step is preferably carried out by immersion, the fluid is preferably a liquid or supercritical fluid, the substrate is preferably a metal or fabric substrate, and the surface treatment component is preferably a fluoroacrylate polymer.

Abstract: Before forming resin layers and metal thin film layers on a rotating supporting base, a belt-shaped object is run over the supporting base to remove foreign particles adhering to the supporting base. After a resin layer and a metal thin film layer are formed on the belt-shaped object and their formation conditions are optimized, the belt-shaped object is removed, and subsequently a layered product is formed on the supporting base. Thus, foreign objects adhering to the supporting base can be removed, and resin layers and metal thin film layers can be formed as desired.

Abstract: A method for improving the stability of an anti-reflection coating layer is provided. The anti-reflection coating layer covered by a SiOxNy layer is provided. A surface treatment step is performed with an oxidizer-based plasma on the SiOxNy layer to form an oxide layer. The oxidizer-based plasma comprises O2, and N2O.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for achieving conformal step coverage on a substrate by PVD. A target provides a source of material to be sputtered by a plasma and then ionized. Ionization is facilitated by maintaining a sufficiently dense plasma using, for example, an inductive coil. The ionized material is then deposited on the substrate which is biased to a negative voltage. A signal provided to the target during processing includes a negative voltage portion and a zero-voltage portion. During the negative voltage portion, ions are attracted to the target to cause sputtering. During the zero-voltage portion, sputtering from the target is terminated while the bias on the substrate cause reverse sputtering therefrom. Accordingly, the negative voltage portion and the zero-voltage portion are alternated to cycle between a sputter step and a reverse sputter step.

Abstract: Resilient coatings and articles coated therewith which exhibit abrasion-resistance of at least about 10,000 cycles before failure as measured by test method ARP-1536-A and, when applied to a flexible substrate, capable of withstanding at least about a 50% dimensional compression without permanent deformation or crazing.

Abstract: A double-sided heat-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a support provided with a release layer on one side thereof and heat-sensitive adhesive layers which are formed on both sides of the support and have sufficient adhesion to the support but can be easily peeled apart from the release layer, wherein the release layer and the heat-sensitive adhesive layer has at their interface a 180° peeling resistance of 10-30 g/50 mm in a peel test performed at a peeling speed of 500 mm/min. in an atmosphere of 20° C. and 65% RH.

Abstract: A connecting member of circuit substrates includes an organic porous base material provided with tackfree films on both sides, through-holes disposed at requested places which are filled with conductive resin compound up to the surface of the tackfree films. This structure enables inner-via-hole connection and can therefore attain a connecting member of circuit substrates and an electrical connector of high reliability and high quality.

Abstract: A pattern-transferring film having a print pattern provided on an upper surface thereof is floated on a liquid surface within a transferring bath and an objective body is immersed into a liquid within the transferring bath together with the pattern transferring film under a liquid pressure so as to transfer the print pattern onto the objective body. The print pattern is obtained by being printed by using an optional printing ink or inks of blue, yellow, red black and white inks or an ink or inks prepared by blending the printing inks. The liquid pressure pattern-transferring ink or inks comprise at least a resin ingredient and a color pigment. The resin ingredient of each of the color inks is composed of a fluoropolymer resin and the color pigment of each of the color inks is an inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium for forming a printed image with metallic luster of high level with superior transferability according to a thermal transfer mechanism is disclosed which comprises a foundation, and provided on one side of the foundation, a laminate transfer layer comprising at least a release layer, a heat-resistant layer for metal deposition, a metal deposition layer and an adhesive layer in this order from the foundation side, the release layer having a thickness of 0.05 to 0.50 &mgr;m and a softening point not lower than 100° C., the release layer being a substantially transparent layer consisting essentially of a resin, and the peel strength of the laminate transfer layer from the foundation according to T-mode peeling being not larger than 50 gf/12.7 mm.

Abstract: Flushable film compositions and methods of making flushable film compositions are disclosed. The film compositions comprise poly(ethylene oxide). The modification of the poly(ethylene oxide) can be accomplished by grafting polar vinyl monomers, such as poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, onto poly(ethylene oxide). The modified poly(ethylene oxide) has improved melt processability and is used to melt process thin poly(ethylene oxide) films of less than 5 mils in thickness. Films can be produced that have balanced mechanical properties and that are water-dispersible and flushable.

Abstract: A composite substrate in which the surface of the insulating layer is not influenced by the electrode layer and which requires neither a grinding process nor a sol-gel process, is easy to produce and can provide a thin-film EL device having a high display quality when used therein; a thin-film EL device using the substrate; and a production process for the device. The thin-film EL device is produced by forming a luminescent layer, other insulating layer and other electrode layer successively on a composite substrate comprising a substrate; an electrode layer embedded in the substrate in such a manner that the electrode layer and the substrate are in one plane; and an insulating layer formed on the surface of a composite comprising the substrate and the electrode layer.

Abstract: A splice and a method of making the same. The splice is formed to join together first and second pieces of mica tape having a mica layer bonded to a first surface of a carrier layer. The mica layer from a portion of the first piece is removed so as to expose the first surface of the carrier layer. A thermoplastic film is disposed on the exposed first surface of the carrier layer of the first piece. A second surface of the carrier layer of the second piece is disposed on the bonding film so as to form an overlap area of the first and second pieces. Pressure and heat are applied to the overlap area to form the splice therein.