Abstract: A method for treating and improving diabetes and liver dysfunction, can be obtained by administering at least one selected from a chitin oligosaccharide, a chitosan oligosaccharide and salts thereof, in an effective amount. As the chitin oligosaccharide, preferred is one having the degree of polymerization of from 2 to 7. As the chitosan oligosaccharide, preferred is one having the degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8. As the method for administration, it is preferred to add them to e.g. foods, medicines or feeds, and orally ingest them. However, when used as medicines, administration methods such as intravenous injection and muscular injection, may be used.

Abstract: A shoe according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a novel and non-obvious sole having a rubber base and a fiber cushion. Patterned nodes are centered on the rubber base and a plurality of elongated rectangular nodes are arranged around the edge of the rubber base. An extra rim is disposed at the upper edge of the sole to attach the sole to the remaining portion of the shoe. There are ventilating holes along the outer edge of the sole. The heel is formed with a grid pattern defining chambers and is supported by internal reinforcing members. The fiber cushion of the sole's upper layer allows for ventilation between the interior of the shoe and the ventilating holes.

Abstract: A method for translating symbols into variable-length code words is disclosed. The method includes the steps of a) generating a memorized code word from a code-book memory by inputting a symbol to the code-book memory in which the variable-length code words are stored; b) detecting a length of a variable-length code word included in the memorized code word on the basis of selected code words, levels defined in a Huffman code tree by each of the selected code words, and numbers of terminal nodes in each of the levels, wherein the selected code words are generated by selecting m bit among the memorized code word K times, where m=1, 2, 3, 4, . . . , K, and K denotes a maximum length of the variable length code word; and c) accessing the variable-length code word from the memorized code word according to the length of the variable-length code word. Therefore, the method makes it possible to translate the symbols into the variable-length code words without storing the length data in a memory.

Abstract: A laminate characterized by consisting of at least 4 layers and having (A) a seal layer which is a polypropylene having a melting point of at least 160.degree. C. as the first layer which is the innermost layer, (B) an adjacent layer consisting of a mixture of 20 to 90% by weight of a polypropylene and 80 to 10% by weight of a 4-methylpentene-1 resin as the second layer, (C) an intermediate layer consisting of a polypropylene having a melting point of at least 160.degree. C. and a melt index of 0.5 to 30 as the third layer and (D) a substrate layer consisting of a polypropylene having a melting point of at least 160.degree. C. and a melt index of 0.01 to 4 as the outermost layer, wherein the melt index of the seal layer (A) is at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a naphthoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an aryl group which may have a substituent; and R.sup.2 represents an alkylene group which may have a substituent, an arylene group which may have a substituent, etc.

Abstract: A fuel cell system has a fuel cell of solid polymer type, a rectangular parallelepiped sealing container for accommodating hydrogen occlusion alloy for occluding hydrogen to be supplied to said fuel cell, a connection portion provided in a hydrogen passage between said sealing container and said fuel cell for connecting said sealing container and said fuel cell detachably, a valve mechanism provided in said hydrogen passage for opening and shutting hydrogen gas, and a hydrogen flow rate control mechanism provided in said hydrogen passage for controlling the flow rate of hydrogen gas, and/or hydrogen pressure control mechanism for controlling the pressure of hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A sewing machine type decorative box includes a sewing machine body and a box engaged with the sewing machine body. A music device is provided within the box, and this music device includes a rolling wheel and an end gear connected at a first end of the wheel. A rotary disk also is installed within the box, wherein a periphery of the rotary disk engages the end gear of the music device. Additionally, a rod is provided that rotates along with the rotary disk. The sewing machine body includes first and second transverse axes. A first gear is provided at a first end of the first transverse axis, and an eccentric cam is provided at a second end of the first transverse axis. The second transverse axis includes a gear at one end that engages with the first gear of the first transverse axis. A longitudinal driving axis extends between the sewing machine body and the box.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device for CPU generally comprises a bracket, a cooling fan, a specially designed air hose that connects the inlet of the cooling fan and the inlet of the computer housing, and an upper lid. The specially designed air hose is connected to the inlet of the cooling fan. The other end of the hose is arranged such that it may draw the fresh air into the computer housing. The bracket is preferably made from aluminum and can be properly mounted onto the top surface of the CPU. When the cooling fan operates, the cooling air can be readily sucked and directed to the mounting recess of the bracket. The heat built-up resulted from the operation of CPU can be readily dissipated by those introduced airflow. When the airflow passes through the heat dissipating fins, the heat from the CPU can be effectively dissipated.

Abstract: Thin automobile components, such as a transmission case made of an aluminum alloy, are provided which are less likely to create vibration-derived noise. An aluminum alloy member, with an insert provided therein, possessing improved damping capacity, comprising: an austempered graphite cast iron member inserted into an aluminum alloy with the thickness of a section constituting a product being not more than 6 mm. A process for producing an aluminum alloy member, with an insert provided therein, wherein cooling is performed so as for the temperature of a graphite cast iron material to reach 400.degree. C. or below within 10 sec after pouring of an aluminum alloy. The graphite cast iron material comprises by weight 2.5 to 4.0% of carbon, 2.0 to 3.5% of silicon, 0.1 to 0.8% of manganese, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of 0.1 to 2.0% of copper, 0.1 to 2.0% of nickel, and 0.05 to 0.5% of molybdenum with the balance consisting of iron and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toner comprising a fixing resin, a colorant, a releasant made of a polyolefin having a melting point of not more than 120.degree. C., preferably 60 to 120.degree. C. and a compatibilizing agent for the fixing resin and the releasant, wherein a glass transition temperature Tg of the toner is from 53 to 63.degree. C. and the releasant having a particle diameter of 0.2 to 1.5 .mu.m is dispersed in the fixing resin. This toner is superior in blocking resistance, filming resistance and the like and is capable of fixing at a low temperature and, therefore, this toner is useful as a toner for image forming apparatus utilizing an electrophotographic process.

Abstract: There is provided a press capable of solving a new problem of breakage of springs and surely applying the pressure for a long period of time in the lateral sealing process in a high-speed filling and packaging apparatus for manufacturing package containers each having a rectangular shape in cross section and filled with a fluid content such as juice. In the press comprising seal bars and a pair of engaging members which are respectively provided at both ends of the seal bars for producing a sealing pressure when they engage with each other for permitting said seal bars to nip a packaging material web which is filled with a fluid content and formed in a tubular shape, the press employs fluid such as air as a means for advancing a piston rod to which the movable engaging member is secured and a pressure sensor is provided for detecting the change of pressure of fluid in an air supply passage.

Abstract: The modular system with double ventilation--mechanic and thermic--for the reduction or annulment of the formation of fog banks, that determines the slowest possible cooling of the ground and of the adjacent air layers maintaining their temperature higher than the steam condensation one, comprises an internal combustion engine (1) for the production of mechanic and thermic energy to be used for heating the soil as well as the movement of the air masses above; a plurality of propellers (2) of different dimensions for opposing the phenomenon of the thermic reversal that occurs in the night, when the warm air rises to the higher layers, while the cold air moves down to the lower ones; and a pipe system (3) for heat dispersion which acts as a radiator and in the same time produces an ascensional current of warm air that pushes into the higher layers the fog possibly formed.

Abstract: There is provided a dry etching method which does not contribute to earth anathermal due to the green house effect and which has a good etching characteristics. According to the present invention, the flow rates of Ar, O.sub.2, and C.sub.3 F.sub.6 supplied from gas sources 152, 154 and 156 are regulated by a mass flow controller MFC 146, 148 and 150 and valves 140, 142 and 144, respectively, to be mixed. The mixed gas is introduced onto a wafer W via a gas introducing pipe 138, a gas inlet 134, a space 130 and through holes 124a while the flow ratio of O.sub.2 to C.sub.3 F.sub.6 is set to be 0.1.ltoreq.O.sub.2 /C.sub.3 F.sub.6 .ltoreq.1.0 and the partial pressure of C.sub.3 F.sub.6 is set to be in the range of from 0.5 mTorr to 2.0 mTorr.

Abstract: An anti-adhesion film, which is difficult for the deposited film to adhere thereto, is formed on the inner surface of a process chamber. A process gas is supplied from a gas supply unit to that position in the process chamber which is opposed to a table, whereupon a metal film or metallic compound film is deposited on the surface of the object. In the film deposition process, the anti-adhesion film serves considerably to reduce the build-up of the metal film deposited on the inner surface of the process chamber, especially that surface of the gas supply unit which is opposed to the table. Although at least a maintenance operation such as wet cleaning is necessary, therefore, the frequency of such operation can be lowered substantially, so that the operating efficiency of the apparatus can be improved.

Abstract: A package container forming flap apparatus capable of forming a tubular packaging material in a rectangular shape in cross section with reliability and accuracy. The package container forming flap apparatus lateral seal bars for laterally sealing a tubular packaging material, a pair of opposing fixed plates which are disposed respectively over each lateral seal bar in parallel with a seal surface thereof, forming arms for turning about axes which are parallel to a longitudinal direction of the tubular packaging material, and movable plates which are secured to the forming arms and together with the fixed plates to shape the tubular packaging material in a rectangular shape in cross section.

Abstract: A process for sterilizing a container holding a fluid diet, the container having a long and slender mouth and being filled with the fluid diet and sealed; the process includes the steps of filling the container with the fluid diet in a heated state, sealing the container at the mouth thereof, and thereafter turning the container with its mouth side down to immerse only the mouth and the vicinity thereof in a hot-water bath for a period of time sufficient to achieve sterilization. An apparatus for carrying out the process includes a bucket conveyor, a feed conveyor, a bucket and a bath. The process and apparatus can well sterilize containers holding a fluid diet and having a long and slender mouth. The process and apparatus can well sterilize containers holding a fluid diet and having a long and slender mouth.

Abstract: This invention is an "improved AC/DC electric adapter with the large and small plugs". The main body of the device consists of upper and lower casings; inside the box, there is an electronic converting circuit. In its upper casing, there is an indentation design to hold the large plug; in the large plug, there is a small plug with the rotary pins. The small plug pins can be rotated into the ordinary formation (with the shape of "11") or the two angled formations because there are the following internal designs: two insulating pieces with three guiding holes and push-up pieces (the latter can make the pins mesh with the three guiding holes). Therefore, the small plug pins can be used to draw current from the regular socket or angled pin socket. In addition, its electronic converting circuit can convert the AC into low voltage DC. So, the invention can be used indoors.

Abstract: A process for forming a high quality epitaxial compound semiconductor layer of indium gallium nitride In.sub.x Ga.sub.1-x N, (where 0<x<1) on a substrate. A first gas including indium trichloride (InCl.sub.3) and a second gas including ammonia (NH.sub.3) are introduced into a reaction chamber and heated at a first temperature. Indium nitride (InN) is grown epitaxially on the substrate by nitrogen (N.sub.2) carrier gas to form an InN buffer layer. Thereafter, a third gas including hydrogen chloride (H1) and gallium (Ga) is introduced with the first and second gases into a chamber heated at a second temperature higher than the first temperature and an epitaxial In.sub.x Ga.sub.1-x N layer is grown on the buffer layer by N.sub.2 gas. By using helium, instead of N.sub.2, as carrier gas, the In.sub.x Ga.sub.1-x N layer with more homogeneous quality is obtained. In addition, the InN buffer layer is allowed to be modified into a GaN buffer layer.

Abstract: A welding unit for forming defining weld lines in an elongate web, preferably in a bag-making machine, includes a drive means, which is arranged in an endless loop, and at least one sealing jaw. The sealing jaw is connected to the drive means for movement along said loop. A fixed guide means extends in an endless loop essentially in parallel with the drive means. Each sealing jaw is received on a carriage, which is connected to the drive means and has at least one follower element, which is adapted to abut against and move along the guide means.

Abstract: A turn assisting mechanism assists a turning motion of a vehicle, such as a lawn mowing vehicle, so that the vehicle may not damage the ground (lawn grass, crops, etc.) when the vehicle makes a U-turn. The turn assisting mechanism is disposed near a wheel of the vehicle nearest to the center of turning of the vehicle about which the vehicle makes a U-turn. The turn assisting mechanism stretches out the rod of a hydraulic cylinder actuator to set a ground contact unit on the ground and lifts up the wheel nearest to the center of turning of the vehicle. When the vehicle makes a U-turn, the hydraulic cylinder actuator sets the ground contact unit on the ground so that the axis of turning of the ground contact unit passes the center of turning of the vehicle, and lifts up the corresponding wheel from the ground. The vehicle makes a U-turn on the ground contact unit without damaging the ground.