Abstract: [Problem] To provide a novel method for manufacturing synthetic leather that is colored using dye. [Solution] A method for manufacturing synthetic leather having an outer surface layer on a base fabric, said method comprising the steps of: (i) coating a releasable base material with an outer surface layer composition containing a polyurethane resin and at least one dye selected from natural dyes and chemical dyes, and drying the coating to form an outer surface layer; and (ii) layering the outer surface layer over a base fabric.

Abstract: A toilet device includes an electric opening/closing unit configured to open and close at least one of a toilet seat or a toilet lid. The electric opening/closing unit includes a case, a motor, an output shaft, a transmission mechanism and a spring. The output shaft outputs a rotation of the motor to one of the toilet seat or the toilet lid. The transmission mechanism transmits the rotation of the motor to the output shaft. The spring is connected to the transmission mechanism and the output shaft. The spring urges the output shaft in a rotational direction of the output shaft. The transmission mechanism includes an engaging part engaging the spring. The engaging part engages an end part of the spring at the transmission mechanism side and restricts the end part from moving in a circumferential direction of the spring and from moving in a radial direction of the spring.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes rotation operating unit for rotating a second rotational member integrally with a first rotational member, the rotation operating unit includes a collar member installed near the second end of the operating spring, and at least one braking member rotatably disposed generating biasing force containing an element in a radial direction relative to a circumferential slidable contact surface of the collar member. The braking member includes an engaging portion configured to engage the second edge of the operating spring therewith.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes means for rotating a second rotational member integrally with a first rotational member, the means for rotating includes a collar member installed near the second end of the operating spring, and at least one braking member rotatably disposed generating biasing force containing an element in a radial direction relative to a circumferential slidable contact surface of the collar member. The braking member includes an engaging portion configured to engage the second edge of the operating spring therewith.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a resin ferrule, for use in an optical fiber connector, is provided including: a capillary 1 having an axial part 2; and a flange 13 protruding from the axial part 2; the ferrule having an optical fiber insertion hole 3 axially passing through the capillary 1. The capillary 1 and the flange 13 are integrated into a monolithic structure with thermoplastic resin. The capillary 1 has a planar-shaped front end surface 11, and a front end part 10 extending towards the front end surface 11, in a convergent fashion where the front end part 10 has the outer diameter of the radial cross-section thereof reduced along the axial direction thereof towards the front end surface 11 with the cross-section kept concentric. According to another aspect of the present invention, a die is provided for molding a resin ferrule, for use in an optical fiber connector, as defined above.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a resin ferrule, for use in an optical fiber connector, is provided including: a capillary 1 having an axial part 2; and a flange 13 protruding from the axial part 2; the ferrule having an optical fiber insertion hole 3 axially passing through the capillary 1. The capillary 1 and the flange 13 are integrated into a monolithic structure with thermoplastic resin. The capillary 1 has a planar-shaped front end surface 11, and a front end part 10 extending towards the front end surface 11, in a convergent fashion where the front end part 10 has the outer diameter of the radial cross-section thereof reduced along the axial direction thereof towards the front end surface 11 with the cross-section kept concentric. According to another aspect of the present invention, a die is provided for molding a resin ferrule, for use in an optical fiber connector, as defined above.

Abstract: A molded capsule having a capsule membrane which contains a Process Whey Protein together with at least one selected from the group consisting of scleroproteins, derived proteins and mucopolysaccharides. The capsule membrane may contain a plasticizer. The molded capsule has high membrane strength, exhibits stability even at high temperatures and high humidity, and is highly digestible. The molded capsule is prepared by using a die rolls encapsulating machine.

Abstract: A transparent adjusted milk whey protein is prepared by a method in which milk whey protein is purified and then the pH of a solution containing the milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6. The solution may be heated to a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. before or after adjusting the pH. Further, an adjusted milk whey product is prepared by a method in which the pH of a solution containing milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6 and the solution is heated at a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. and cooled to a temperature not higher than 10.degree. C., or a method in which the pH of a solution containing purified milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6 under such a condition as salt content of the solution is 0 or not higher than 50 mM, and the solution is heated at a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. and cooled to a temperature not higher than 10.degree. C.