Abstract: An asymmetric phosphinoselenoic chloride of the present invention is represented by the general formula: wherein Ar represents an aryl group and R represents an aryl group, an alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group. The asymmetric phosphinoselenoic chloride is a novel compound and is useful as synthetic raw materials, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceutical products and the like.

Abstract: A selenating reagent obtained by reacting lithium aluminum hydride with selenium powder in an organic solvent. In addition, a method for preparing a selenating reagent includes reacting lithium aluminum hydride with selenium powder in an organic solvent. Also, a method of preparing a selenium-containing product includes reacting the selenating reagent, prepared as stated, with at least one second compound which may be acyl chloride.

Abstract: A touch sense interface provided with an arm mechanism including an arm joint, a touch sense finger base arranged in the arm mechanism, and touch sense fingers arranged on the base. The touch sense fingers each include a fingertip engaging portion, which engages an operator's finger, and a finger joint. A first detection unit detects the position and posture of the operator's hand to generate a position and posture detection signal. A control unit, which is connected to the first detection unit, controls the arm joint in accordance with the position and posture detection signal and arranges the base opposed to the hand of the operator. A second detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit, detects the movement of each fingertip and generates a movement detection signal. The control unit controls the active finger joint in accordance with the movement detection signal.

Abstract: An alkynyl S,N-acetal derivative of the present invention is represented by the following structural formula: In the structural formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkenyl group, a silyl group, or an alkynyl group; each of R2 and R3 represents an alkyl group or an allyl group; and R4 represents an alkyl group. The alkynyl S,N-acetal derivative, which is a novel compound, is useful as a raw material of propargylamine.

Abstract: An optical waveguide device increases the intensity of light transmitted through an optical waveguide for a reduced cost without expanding the area of the light. The optical waveguide device according to the present invention includes an optical waveguide and defining surfaces defining the optical waveguide. The defining surfaces are formed of plasmon activating medium. The defining surface include a pair of inner parts that face each other along a direction perpendicular to a light transmission direction. The distance between the inner parts is less than the half of the wavelength of the light transmitted through the optical waveguide.

Abstract: A cutting tool holder for holding a cutting member, which is attached to a drive unit for driving the cutting member. A first elastic member is elastically deformable in a first direction. A second elastic member is elastically deformable in a second direction different from the first direction. An elastic connection member elastically connects the first and second elastic members. A first attachment member is disposed in the first elastic member to be connected to the drive unit. A second attachment member is disposed in the second elastic member to attach the cutting member.

Abstract: The auscultation training device enables a trainee to experience and learn various case studies without feeling the difference from the actual auscultatory action using the actual stethoscope in order to obtain the auscultatory technique.

Abstract: The rehabilitation training device 1 reproduces the symptoms of a simulated joint condition such as the dynamic contracture that occurs in the joint, and allows the trainee to perform the rehabilitation technique.

Abstract: An alkynyl S,N-acetal derivative of the present invention is represented by the following structural formula: 1

Abstract: An asymmetric phosphinoselenoic chloride of the present invention is represented by the general formula: 1

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a titanium-containing aqueous solution by reacting a titanium alkoxide with water in the presence of at least one of ammonia, and amines selected from a primary amine, a secondary amine, and a tertiary amine, provided that when ammonia and/or the primary amine only is used, at least one selected from the group consisting of an &agr;-diketone, a &bgr;-diketone, an &agr; hydroxyketone and a carboxylic acid is used in combination.

Abstract: A method for screening for useful dog candidates comprises a step of investigating the genotype of the allele in exon 1 or intron 2 of dog dopamine receptor D4 gene, and a step of selecting a dog with genetic aptitudes beneficial to people by making the selection based on that genotype. The step of investigating the genotype comprises a step of amplifying the allele using a pair of PCR primers that bond in the vicinity of both terminals of the allele, and a step of determining the genotype of the allele based on the lengths of the PCR products obtained by that step. A dog having the nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 5 for at least one of the alleles in exon 1, or a dog having the nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 9 for at least one of the alleles in intron 2, is useful as a seeing-eye dog or other service dog.

Abstract: A selenating reagent obtained by reacting lithium aluminum hydride with selenium powder in an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel alkylene-tethered bis-nitroiminoimidazolidine compound having superior insecticidal activity. The nitroimino imidazolidine compound is a bis-[1-(pyridylmethyl)-2-nitroiminoimidazolidinyl)alkylene compound represented by chemical formula 1.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel 1,3-selanazolin derivatives represented by chemical formula 1 at high yield. This process includes a step of reacting a selenourea and an &agr;-haloacyl halide in a solvent and in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: A touch sense interface provided with an arm mechanism including an arm joint, a touch sense finger base arranged in the arm mechanism, and touch sense fingers arranged on the base. The touch sense fingers each include a fingertip engaging portion, which engages an operator's finger, and a finger joint. A first detection unit detects the position and posture of the operator's hand to generate a position and posture detection signal. A control unit, which is connected to the first detection unit, controls the arm joint in accordance with the position and posture detection signal and arranges the base opposed to the hand of the operator. A second detection unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit, detects the movement of each fingertip and generates a movement detection signal. The control unit controls the active finger joint in accordance with the movement detection signal.

Abstract: A test kit that enables to rapidly specify a true pathogen among a plurality of pathogen candidates suspected of having caused infectious disease. The test kit includes a primer reagent obtained by mixing 10 to 100 kinds of amplifying primers, and a DNA microarray having spots of DNAs having a base sequence to be amplified by each of the amplifying primers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a nickel metal thin film, comprising the steps of coating a substrate with a solution for forming a nickel metal thin film, the solution being formed of an alcohol solution containing nickel ions and a reducible chelate type ligand having a hydrazone unit so as to form a gel film, and subjecting the resultant gel film to a heat treatment under an inert gas atmosphere.

Abstract: Two sector-shaped pendulums are supported by crossed leaf springs at two axes on the same horizontal level respectively in a symmetrical manner so that each pendulum can swing about the axis thereof, sector-shaped surfaces of the pendulums being connected to each other by mutually-crossing flexible wires, each pendulum having a movable weight and a rigid extension so that a coiled spring connects the rigid extensions of the two pendulums, and each pendulum has a means for adjusting the center of gravity thereof by moving said weight and for adjusting the location of joints of said coiled spring.