Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid freeform fabrication object includes forming a layer of resin powder for solid freeform fabrication including particles having a pillar-like form and solidifying a particular area of the layer with irradiation of laser beams, wherein the laser beams have an energy intensity distribution having a top hat-like form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.

Abstract: A method of detecting an abnormal growth of graphene includes: preparing an inspection target having a graphene film formed on a substrate by CVD; receiving light from the graphene film by using a dark field optical system; and inspecting the received light, thereby detecting the abnormal growth of the graphene.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which the approach identifies a set of active online meetings in which the approach identifies a set of active online meetings in which a user is participating. The approach dynamically computes an interest level of each of the set of active online meetings based on a set of user preferences to produce a set of interest levels corresponding to the set of active online meetings. The approach determines a priority order of the set of active online meetings based on the set of interest levels and presents the set of active online meetings to the user based on the determined priority order.

Abstract: An image formation unit according to an embodiment may include: an image carrier unit in which an image carrier is supported; a developer carrier unit in which a developer carrier is supported; a first bias member provided at one end side in a longitudinal direction of the image formation unit and configured to bias the developer carrier unit toward the image carrier unit; a second bias member provided at the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the image formation unit and configured to bias the developer carrier unit toward the image carrier unit. A first bias direction of biasing the developer carrier unit toward the image carrier unit by the first bias member and a second bias direction of biasing the developer carrier unit toward the image carrier unit by the second bias member are not parallel to each other.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to stop a print job under execution in response to an occurrence of an abnormality preventing the print job from continuing, set the stopped print job to a skip state, and restart the print job set to the skip state in response to a restart instruction by a user associated with the print job and not by a second user different from the user associated with the print job.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating or preventing inflammation caused by neutrophils and a pharmaceutical composition for such treatment or prevention. Specifically, provided is a pharmaceutical composition or the like for treating or preventing inflammation caused by neutrophils that contains a complex in which lysozyme and chitosan are bonded.

Abstract: A die bonding apparatus includes: a transfer section for transferring a substrate on which a die is to be mounted in a first direction; a cleaning head including a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and a suction aperture; and a drive section that moves the cleaning head in a second direction. The suction aperture first and second sides extend in the first direction in a planar view, and is disposed between blowout openings of the first nozzle and the second nozzle. The blowout opening of the first nozzle extends along the first side of the suction aperture in a planar view, and perpendicularly to a surface of the substrate. The blowout opening of the second nozzle extends along the second side of the suction aperture in a planar view, and aslant toward the suction aperture rather than perpendicularly to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication has a 50 percent cumulative volume particle diameter of from 5 to 100 ?m and a ratio (Mv/Mn) of a volume average particle diameter (Mv) to the number average particle diameter (Mn) of 2.50 or less and satisfies at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3): (1): Tmf1>Tmf2 and (Tmf1?Tmf2)?3 degrees C., both Tmf1 and Tmf2 are measured in differential scanning calorimetry measuring according to ISO 3146, (2): Cd1>Cd2 and (Cd1?Cd2)?3 percent, both Cd1 and Cd2 are measured in differential scanning calorimetry measuring according to ISO 3146, and (3): Cx1>Cx2 and (Cx1?Cx2)?3 percent.

Abstract: Provided are resin particles including columnar resin particles each including filaments of a fibrous material, wherein the filaments of the fibrous material are aligned in an axial direction of each of the columnar resin particles.

Abstract: An antenna unit for glass according to the present invention is installed on the indoor side of a glass sheet, and transmits and receives electromagnetic waves at the indoor side through the glass sheet.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication contains pillar-like form particles having an average circularity of 0.83 or greater in a particle diameter range of from 0.5 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: An antenna unit for glass according to the present invention is installed on the indoor side of a glass sheet, and transmits and receives electromagnetic waves at the indoor side through the glass sheet.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication includes a particle having a pillar-like form, wherein the ratio of the height of the particle to the diameter or the long side of the bottom of the particle is 0.5 to 2.0, the particle has a 50 percent cumulative volume particle diameter of from 5 to 200 ?m, and the ratio (Mv/Mn) of the volume average particle diameter (Mv) to the number average particle diameter (Mn) of the particle is 2.00 or less.

Abstract: A sensor element of a gas sensor includes a solid electrolyte body which has oxygen-ion conductivity, a measuring electrode that is exposed to a measured gas, a reference gas electrode that is exposed to a reference gas, and a porous protection layer. The measuring electrode is mounted on an outer surface of the solid electrolyte body. The reference electrode is mounted on an inner surface of the solid electrolyte body. The protection layer covers a surface of the measuring electrode. A plurality of open portions are formed to penetrate through the measuring electrode. A part of the protection layer is joined to the solid electrolyte body, via the plurality of open portions.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication, having a ratio (Mv/Mn) of 2.00 or less, where Mv represents a volume average particle diameter and Mn represents a number average particle diameter and a ratio of melt mass-flow rate B to melt mass-flow rate A of greater than 0.80 to 1.20, wherein the melt mass-flow rate A and the melt mass-flow rate B are respectively measured at 15 degrees C. higher than the melting point under a load of 2.16 kg according to JIS K7210 format before and after the resin powder is maintained at a temperature 15 degrees C. lower than the melting point under a pressure of 0.1 kPa for four hours.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, processes, and systems for the manufacture of three-dimensional articles made of polymers using 3D printing. A layer of prepolymer is deposited on a build plate to form a powder bed. Then, solutions of first and/or second binding agents are printed on the powder bed in a predetermined pattern. After a predetermined period of time, sequential layers are printed to provide the three-dimensional article. The removable binding agent is then removed. The removable binding agent may be solubilized polyetheretherketone. Examples of solubilized polyetheretherketone include, but are not limited to, sulfonated polyetheretherketone and/or nitrated polyetheretherketone. The three-dimensional object can be cured to produce the three-dimensional article composed of the final polymers.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication includes a particle having a pillar-like form, wherein the ratio of the height of the particle to the diameter or the long side of the bottom of the particle is 0.5 to 2.0, the particle has a 50 percent cumulative volume particle diameter of from 5 to 200 ?m, and the ratio (Mv/Mn) of the volume average particle diameter (Mv) to the number average particle diameter (Mn) of the particle is 2.00 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a cell in which the possibility of metallic foreign metal penetrating into an electrode assembly is reduced. The cell includes a rectangular cell case including a case main body and a lid member, an electrode assembly housed in the cell case, and an insulating film disposed between the cell case and the electrode assembly. The insulating film is in the form of a sheet, and is disposed between at least the electrode assembly and the bottom surface and the pair of long side surfaces of the cell case, and a pair of end portions of the insulating film in the height direction is located on the lid member side with respect to the electrode assembly. Incisions are provided in a thickness direction of the insulating film, and end portions with respect to the incisions constitute inclined surfaces which incline toward the electrode assembly side.

Abstract: A resin powder for solid freeform fabrication, having a melting point of 100 degrees C. or higher as measured according to ISO 3146 regulation and a ratio of melt mass-flow rate B to melt mass-flow rate A of greater than 0.80 to 1.20, wherein the melt mass-flow rate A and the melt mass-flow rate B are respectively measured at 15 degrees C. higher than the melting point under a load of 2.16 kg according to JIS K7210 format before and after the resin powder is maintained at a temperature 15 degrees C. lower than the melting point under a pressure of 0.1 kPa for four hours.