Abstract: A resin-coated seamless can of the present invention is a resin-coated seamless can formed of a resin-coated metal sheet 1 which is produced by coating a polyester resin layer 3 containing polyethylene terephthalate onto a surface of a metal substrate 2, wherein the density of a polyester resin layer of a can inner surface side is set to equal to or more than 1.36 at a can barrel upper portion. Further, an infrared dichroic ratio (R1) of the polyester resin layer at the inner surface side of the can barrel portion which is expressed by a following formula (1) is set to equal to or more than 1.1. R1=Iw(?)/Iw(?)??(1). In the formula (1), Iw(?) indicates an infrared absorption intensity of 973 cm?1 with respect to polarized infrared rays perpendicular to the can height direction at the can barrel portion, and Iw(?) indicates an infrared absorption intensity of 973 cm?1 with respect to polarized infrared rays parallel to the can height direction at the can barrel portion.

Abstract: A device for carrying out nail corrections, in particular in ingrown nails which are too severely curved, comprises at least one plastics material strip extending in a longitudinal direction. The plastics material strip is rubbery-elastic and longitudinally elastic. At each longitudinal end, it has a hook for engaging around and underneath the nail edge of the toenail to be corrected. The plastics material strip is expandable and, with the hook hooked in, can be adapted with respect to its length to a nail width of the nail to be corrected, so a restoring force due to elasticity brings about an upward force automatically adapted to a degree of curvature of the nail to be corrected.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a marker for the diagnosis of a liver disease, which can determine the disease in a simple manner; an antibody directed against the marker; a diagnostic agent; a diagnosis method; and a method for marker detection in blood or serum. Proteome analysis revealed that quantities of the full-length kininogen and three partial peptides thereof (sequence A: position-440 to position-456, sequence B: position-439 to position-456, and sequence C: position-438 to position-456) in sera of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are significantly different from those in sera of healthy individuals; and a diagnostic agent and a detecting method for the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that can be conveniently used for medical examination are established.

Abstract: An antigen supply device 1 according to the present invention is mainly configured by a cylindrical member 3 extending in the vertical direction. An air suction port 5 for sucking the air in the antigen exposure chamber is provided at a lower end of the cylindrical member. An axial fan 6 that generates a flow of the air flowing upward in an axial direction of the cylindrical member is attached above the air suction port of the cylindrical member. Moreover, a supply port 4 through which high-concentration antigens are jetted from a dust feeder on the outside of the antigen exposure chamber is provided above the axial fan of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: Propargylamine, propargylamine derivatives N-propargyl-1-aminoindan and analogs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for administration to a subject at high risk for or suffering from acute renal failure (ARF).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel cervical collar for maintaining the airways in head and neck immobilized trauma patient open. This collar comprises a rigid motion-restricting frame (220, 230, 240, 270, 280) attached to the head (100); and, a jaw clasp (210, 290) attached to the jaw (110). The collar is simultaneously restricting the motion of the head (100) and neck while allowing motion of the jaw (110) to maintain open airways. A jaw clasp (290) useful for performing the jaw-thrust maneuver motion of the jaw (110) to maintain open airways is also presented. Said device comprising a plurality of movable fitting elements adapted to fit the jaw (110) tightly; and, a plurality of movable mover elements adapted to move the jaw (110).

Abstract: An LED apparatus includes a base having thermal conductivity, an insulative substrate provided on one surface of the base and including electrodes provided on a surface of the substrate, at least one base-mounting area that is an exposed part of the base, exposed within a pass-through hole provided in the substrate, a plurality of LED elements mounted on the base in the base-mounting area and some of the LED elements in a unit electrically connected to the electrodes in series, a plurality of the units are electrically connected in parallel, and a frame disposed to surround the base-mounting area and configured to form a light-emitting area.

Abstract: A sealed magnetically controlled electric switch assembly comprising an electric switch having an on/off operating means, an active magnet means, a follower magnet means, and a sealable insulating housing. The electric switch and the follower magnet means both are sealed in the housing in such a way that the on/off operating means of the switch is coupled with the follower magnet means for motion therewith. The active magnet means is disposed outside the housing in such a way that a resulting magnetic force is formed between the active magnet means and the follower magnet means to switch the on/off operating means of said switch back and forth between the on and off positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the reeducation of motory deficiencies, comprising means for reeducation, characterized in that said device also comprises: means for maintaining the user; means for lightening the body weight of the user (27, 27?), exerting vertical traction, wherein the suspension point of said lightening means on the means for maintaining the user are located at the level of the center of gravity of the user, i.e. therebelow; and means for preventing the user from falling (21, 21?). The invention can be used to rededucate people how to walk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system comprising a broadband optical light source and a sorting device and more specifically to laser sorting devices. The object of the present invention is to provide a system comprising a sorting device with a light-source offering all wavelengths for the sorting process. This is solved by using an all fiber supercontinuum light source.

Abstract: An albumin preparation may be produced efficiently on a commercial basis that has reduced possibility of contamination of infectious viruses and has high safety and stability. The process according to the present invention comprises a step of filtration of a serum albumin-containing solution with a virus-removing membrane preferably with a pore size of 10 to 20 nm. In particular, said filtration is performed before heat treatment for inactivation of viruses. In a more preferable embodiment, said serum albumin-containing solution is treated with an anion exchanger and/or a prefilter before a step of said filtration.

Abstract: A gas exchange membrane is for use in an artificial lung. The membrane consists of a foamed, closed-cell material, in particular of silicone rubber. The membrane is produced by extruding a basic material which contains a foaming agent. The extrudate is then foamed. The result is a gas exchange membrane which has an increased gas exchange performance compared to known material due to the high permeability of the surface.

Abstract: An MEM microphone carrier module is composed of a substrate and a cover plate. The substrate includes a space layer, a bottom layer, a recession recessed from a top side of the space layer, and a groove formed in the recession. The bottom layer has a metallic plate defining a predetermined pattern and exposed outside a surface thereof. The bottom layer is a single-layer structure formed by the molding of the metallic plate and the insulating glue, such that the substrate is thinner to need lower production cost and take less assembly time than the prior art.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for blocking roaming steering mechanisms. According to said method, a foreign cellular device (3), e.g. a cellular telephone, is registered with nationally visited radio network (2) when the foreign (1) and the national cellular network operator have concluded a roaming agreement on mutually debiting cellular services. The invention is characterized in that an anti-roaming steering server (5) installed in the nationally visited cellular network (2) identifies manipulated error messages (14) and selectively manipulates the registration process (8) of foreign mobile users by adequately influencing signaling processes.

Abstract: The collimated test object according to the invention is used for projecting to infinity a set of marks, the positions of which are very accurately known so as to be able to verify the alignment and/or the distortion of optical equipment such as sensors or collimated screens. This test object comprises a plurality of microcollimated sets, each comprising a light source, an elementary test object comprising a mark illuminated by the source as well as a collimation lens for projecting the mark to infinity. With this solution, one gets free of aberration problems to which are subject convention test objects of large dimensions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food/drink containers combined with audio and video capabilities for inducing eating habits as well as for recreational purposes. According to the present invention, there is provided, a food/drink container including: a closure for closing the container; and an audio unit for playing music, which audio unit is responsive to opening the container, said audio unit module including a speaker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of transgenic plants with given phenotypes, especially plants with enhanced drought tolerance. Provided are SHINE proteins and nucleic acid sequences encoding these, which are useful in conferring these phenotypes to plants.

Abstract: Implant with fastening means (2) to be fixed to the bone of a person's upper jaw (5) or lower jaw (30), with a mounting element (3) for mounting orthodontic appliances, whereby said mounting element (3) is connected to fastening means (2) by means of a connecting piece (4) formed by a rod with a circular section or an elliptic section, which is adapted to extend through the person's gum surrounding the corresponding bone to which said fastening means (2) are intended to be fixed, whereby said fastening means (2) are formed of an osteosynthesis plate which is provided with several recesses (6,7,8,9) through which fit screws (10,11,12,13) for fixing the implant to the bone of said upper or lower jaw, wherein said connecting piece (4) forms an extension of the osteosynthesis plate.

Abstract: Appliance for the treatment of fabric articles comprising a water tank, a steam generator for diffusing steam in the direction of the fabric article and a water supply circuit of the steam generator comprising an electric pump, characterized in that said supply circuit comprises a flexible tube (12) and a device (13) for adjusting the flow of water sent to the steam generator comprising means (133) for compressing the flexible tube (12) so as to modify its cross-section of flow.