Abstract: A material for treatment of periodontal disease which is comprised of cementum of a human or other animals combined with a bioabsorbable material.
Abstract: This invention relates to a production system for retail goods which is intended for timely collection of accurate sales information from retail outlets and flexible production of goods in accordance with the same information, and comprises a retail sales information collecting means, a production quantity setting means for determining a production quantity according to the information so collected, a directing means for directing the preparation and production of raw materials according to the determined production quantity, and a production means for producing the determined production quantity according to a direction to produce. Also provided is a raw materials ordering system, which determines production quantities of raw materials in accordance with production plans for ensuring flexible production of the products without the disadvantage of carrying excessive inventories and for economical and efficient control and supply of raw materials.
Abstract: There is provided an organic electrolytic cell equipped with a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a solution of a lithium salt in an aprotic organic solvent as an electrolytic solution, wherein(1) the positive electrode contains a metallic oxide,(2) the negative electrode is an infusible, insoluble substrate (PAS) having a polyacene type skeletal structure and a hydrogen/carbon atomic ratio of 0.5 to 0.05, the substrate being a heat-treated product of an aromatic condensation polymer, and(3) the total amount of lithium contained in the cell is 500 mAh/g or more, and the amount of lithium originating in the negative electrode is 100 mAh/g or more, based on the infusible, insoluble substrate (PAS) having a polyacene type skeletal structure as the negative electrode,the organic electrolytic cell being a secondary cell having a high capacity and high voltage.
Abstract: A wound covering material comprising 1 part by weight of glucomannan, 0.20-0.99 part by weight of a solubility modifier comprising pullulan or carrageenan, 0.10-12 parts by weight of physiologically acceptable adhesive polymer base, and 0.20-20 parts by weight of at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, sugar alcohols, monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides.
Abstract: A preventive for circulatory diseases which can prevent the onset of circulatory diseases, particularly cerebral stroke, without causing adverse effects such as blood-pressure fluctuation. The preventive contains as the active ingredient a low-molecular-weight peptide fraction prepared by the trypsinization of casein followed by partial purification.
Abstract: Lipcolor comprising a salt or hydroxide of di-or trivalent metal, a water-soluble alginate, a red or orange lake color having a COONa or COOK group, and an oil coponent having appearance of liquid at 20.degree. C. The lipcolor less yields a dry feeling or an uneasy feeling with the passage of time, and its color comes off less in friction with foods and drinks.
Abstract: A wet non-woven fabric comprising a highly water absorptive polymer and pulp and a method for producing the same. Since this wet non-woven fabric is excellent in water absorbing property and uniformity, it can be offered as a thin non-woven fabric.
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sound insulating structure formed on an automobile floor panel on which at least one of a vibration and a sound is incident. This structure includes a covering layer for covering the panel and a cushioning layer for reducing an impact of the at least one of the vibration and the sound. This cushioning layer is interposed between the covering layer and the panel and made of a nonwoven fabric. This nonwoven fabric includes 5-95 wt % of a first fiber and 5-95% of a second fiber, wherein the total amount of the first and second fibers is 100 wt %. This first fiber has a fineness within a range from 1.5 to 40 deniers, a first melting point, and a first portion including polyethylene terephthalate. The second fiber has a fineness within a range from 1.5 to 15 deniers, a core portion, and a sheath portion covering the core portion. A majority of the core portion includes polyethylene terephthalate.
Abstract: The invention relates to a combination popsicle wherein an ice layer whose surface is uneven is formed on the circumference of a core stuff, a method for making the same and a device for the method. As an ice material for forming the ice layer, irregular ice crystals in size are used which is provided by collecting uniformly dispersed fine ice crystals in a cohering process to form into lumps and by crushing the lumps. Because of this, with the irregular ice crystals, uneven form which is clear can be constantly formed on the surface of the ice, popsicle.
Abstract: A 1,4-benzoxazine derivative of the following formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed. The compound of the present invention is useful as a medicament for preventing or treating disorders induced by intracellular acidosis during myocardial ischemia, such as cardiac dysfunction, myocardial necrosis, arrhythmia, reperfusion injury, and the like, which are observed in ischemic heart diseases (e.g. myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, etc.).
Abstract: A hair dye consisting of an anti-hair antibody immobilized on a high bulky coloring material. The coloring material may be a coloring substance such as an inorganic pigment, water-soluble coloring matter, or water-insoluble coloring matter, or a composite of the coloring substance and a macromolecular carrier. Since it provides a good and strong coloring capability specific to hair, the hair dye of the present invention will neither stain the skin nor cause skin irritation. Further, the touch and feel of the hair will be improved.
Abstract: A biodegradable copolyester having an average molecular weight of at least 50,000 produced by copolymerizing a lactic acid component as the main component with PEG, an aliphatic polyester or a sulfo group-containing ester-forming compound, a molded article produced using it, such as a conjugate fiber, and a process for producing the molded article.
Abstract: Novel glycolipid derivatives of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a long chain alkyl, or their salts are disclosed. These compounds act as a ligand for selectin family and exhibit a remarkable inhibitory effect on the binding of selectin family to its native ligand sialyl Lewis.sup.x.
Abstract: A cosmetic composition contains saponin and/or diacyl phosphatide in addition to monoacyl phosphatide, which shows improved storage stability at high and low temperatures, organoleptic properties and appearance.
Abstract: The positive input terminal (1), the negative input terminal (2) and the differential amplifier (10) are connected to the voltage converting circuit (9a). The differential amplifier (10) is composed of the operational amplifier (6) and the resistors (5a, 5b, 5c and 5d). The voltage converting circuit (9a) includes NPN transistors (91, 92 and 93). The base of the transistor (91) is connected to the positive input terminal (1) and the base of the transistor (92) is connected to the reference potential input end (3) to which the reference potential (V.sub.x) is applied, respectively. The collectors of the transistors (91 and 92) are connected to the potential point (81) in common and the emitters are connected to the other end of the resistor (5a). The base of the transistor (93) is connected to the negative input terminal (2), the collector is connected to the potential point (81) and the emitter is connected to the other end of the resistor (5c).
Abstract: This invention relates to a collagen metabolism ameliorant containing N-methyl-L-serine as an active ingredient, more particularly, a collagen metabolism ameliorant efficacious against collagen hypometabolism caused by aging or diseases accompanied with an abnormal cumulation of collagen, such as hepatic and pulmonary fibroses, keloid, hypertrophic scar, scleroderma, fibrosis in the scalp, or the like. Furthermore, the invention includes a hair growth stimulant containing this collagen metabolism ameliorant.
Abstract: Provided is a polyester from 9,9-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorenes as a diol component, and this novel polymer is excellent in transparency and heat resistance, has small optical anisotropy, is excellent in moldability, dimensional stability and chemical resistance and is industrially suitable for use in the fields of optical materials, fibers, films and sheets.
Abstract: A highly water-absorptive fiber formed of a copolymer containing:(a) polymer units from a vinyl monomer having a carboxyl group, some of the carboxyl groups of the polymer units being converted to a Na salt and/or K salt, and(b) polymer units from monomers such as a vinyl monomer having an amino group and a vinyl monomer having a hydroxyl group and an amino group. This highly water-absorptive fiber has high water absorption properties, has almost free from coloring, is excellent physiological saline solution absorption properties and can be produced under usual carding and spinning conditions.
Abstract: Synthetic zeolite is stabilized to water by soaking it in an acid solution for a prolonged time. The stabilized synthetic zeolite does not exhibit alkalinity when it is dispersed in water at room temperature or elevated temperatures for 24 hours or more.
Abstract: Cell-associated glucosyltransferase of S. mutans serotypes c, e or f producing dental caries was isolated and purified and its characteristics as an enzyme were revealed. Furthermore, an antibody against said enzyme was prepared from eggs of the hens immunized with said enzyme. Since this antibody effectively prevents adherence of the aforementioned S. mutans to tooth surfaces, it is useful as an effective component for a dental caries prophylactic composition.