Abstract: Provided are a long-life light emitting device less likely to degrade luminescence properties over time, a method for manufacturing the same, and a cell for a light emitting device used for the same. A light emitting device 1 includes a cell 10 and a luminescent material encapsulated in the cell 10. The cell 10 includes a pair of glass sheets 12 and 13 and a glass-made fused part 14a. The pair of glass sheets 12 and 13 are disposed to face each other with a space therebetween. The fused part 14a is disposed between respective peripheral portions of the pair of glass sheets 12 and 13. The fused part 14a is fused to each of the pair of glass sheets 12 and 13.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a wavelength conversion member which can suppress the reaction between inorganic nanophosphor particles and glass to suppress the deterioration of the inorganic nanophosphor particles, and the wavelength conversion member. The process for producing a wavelength conversion member includes the steps of: preparing inorganic nanophosphor particles 1 with an organic protective film formed on respective surfaces thereof; and mixing the inorganic nanophosphor particles 1 with glass powder and firing a resultant mixture in a temperature range where the organic protective films remain as retained films 3.

Abstract: Provided is a method that can manufacture a light-emitting device in which quantum dot is used and which has a high luminous efficiency. A light-emitting device (1) is manufactured that includes: a cell (10) including first and second glass plates (11, 12) facing and spaced apart from each other; and quantum dot (17) encapsulated in the cell (10). Prior to the encapsulation of the quantum dot (17), a reduction step of reducing moisture adsorbed on the inside walls of the cell (10) is performed.

Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting device with quantum dots that has a small in-plane variation in luminescence intensity. A light-emitting device (1) includes a light-emitting part (11), a cell (10), a light source (12), and an incident light scatting part. The light-emitting part (11) contains quantum dots. The cell (10) encapsulates the light-emitting part (11). The light source (12) emits light at a wavelength exciting the quantum dots to the light-emitting part (11). The incident light scatting part is disposed between the light source (12) and the light-emitting part (11). The incident light scatting part scatters light incident on the light-emitting part (11).

Abstract: Provided is a method that can manufacture a light-emitting device in which quantum dot is used and which has a high luminous efficiency. A light-emitting device (1) is manufactured that includes: a cell (10) including first and second glass plates (11, 12) facing and spaced apart from each other; and quantum dot (17) encapsulated in the cell (10) . Prior to the encapsulation of the quantum dot (17), a reduction step of reducing moisture adsorbed on the inside walls of the cell (10) is performed.

Abstract: The present invention can further increase the efficiency of light extraction from the light exit surface of a light-emitting device. A cell (10) for a light-emitting device includes: a first main wall (10a) and a second main wall (10b) which are disposed facing each other with a distance therebetween; and a sidewall (10c). The sidewall (10c) connects the first main wall (10a) and the second main wall (10b). The sidewall (10c) defines, together with the first and second main walls (10a, 10b), an internal space (10A) into which a luminescent substance is to be encapsulated. A portion of the sidewall (10c) located laterally of the internal space (10A) is white.

Abstract: Provided is a method whereby a cell for a light-emitting device less variable in the thickness of the internal space can be suitably produced with high production efficiency. A glass-made fused part forming element (25) is provided in a grid-like pattern between a pair of glass sheet base materials (21, 24) disposed facing each other with a space therebetween. The fused part forming element (25) is fused to each of the pair of glass sheet base materials (21, 24) to produce a cell base material (30) having a grid-like fused part (26). The cell base material (30) is cut along each of row and column directions of the grid-like fused part (26) to produce a plurality of light-emitting devices (1). Portions off the grid-like fused part forming element (25) along a first direction are formed of glass ribbons (22) and portions of the grid-like fused part forming element (25) along a second direction are formed of glass paste.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus, including imaging optical system having a lens group and an aperture stop, and a solid-state image sensor which includes a photoelectric conversion layer made of an organic material and a color filter layer with color filters of two or more colors and a separation wall. The photoelectric conversion layer has a thickness of 0.1 82 m to 1 ?m, each of the color filters has a refractive index of 1.5 to 1.8, the separation wall has a width of 0.05 ?m to 0.2 ?m and a refractive index of 1.22 to 1.34, and the lens group and the solid-state image sensor are disposed such that the relationship between a pixel pitch D (?m) of the sensor and a maximum angle ? (°) of a principal ray incident on the sensor is 45???25.D?20 where D?2.6 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is a method whereby a cell for a light-emitting device less variable in the thickness of the internal space can be suitably produced with high production efficiency. A glass-made fused part forming element (25) is provided in a grid-like pattern between a pair of glass sheet base materials (21, 24) disposed facing each other with a space therebetween. The fused part forming element (25) is fused to each of the pair of glass sheet base materials (21, 24) to produce a cell base material (30) having a grid-like fused part (26). The cell base material (30) is cut along each of row and column directions of the grid-like fused part (26) to produce a plurality of light-emitting devices (1). Portions off the grid-like fused part forming element (25) along a first direction are formed of glass ribbons (22) and portions of the grid-like fused part forming element (25) along a second direction are formed of glass paste.

Abstract: A full close position limiting member is adapted to be engaged with a valve gear when a valve is driven in a valve closing direction and reaches a full close position of the valve. An intermediate position limiting member is adapted to be engaged with a return spring when the valve is placed on a side of a predetermined intermediate position where a full close position of the valve is located. The intermediate position limiting member receives an intermediate reaction force from the return spring through engagement with the return spring, and the full close position limiting member receives a full close side engaging force from the valve gear. The full close side engaging force and the intermediate reaction force are generally directed in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: The present invention can further increase the efficiency of light extraction from the light exit surface of a light-emitting device. A cell (10) for a light-emitting device includes: a first main wall (10a) and a second main wall (10b) which are disposed facing each other with a distance therebetween; and a sidewall (10c). The sidewall (10c) connects the first main wall (10a) and the second main wall (10b). The sidewall (10c) defines, together with the first and second main walls (10a, 10b), an internal space (10A) into which a luminescent substance is to be encapsulated. A portion of the sidewall (10c) located laterally of the internal space (10A) is white.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus, including imaging optical system having a lens group and an aperture stop, and a solid-state image sensor which includes a photoelectric conversion layer made of an organic material and a color filter layer with color filters of two or more colors and a separation wall. The photoelectric conversion layer has a thickness of 0.1 82 m to 1 ?m, each of the color filters has a refractive index of 1.5 to 1.8, the separation wall has a width of 0.05 ?m to 0.2 ?m and a refractive index of 1.22 to 1.34, and the lens group and the solid-state image sensor are disposed such that the relationship between a pixel pitch D (?m) of the sensor and a maximum angle ? (°) of a principal ray incident on the sensor is 45???25.D?20 where D?2.6 ?m.

Abstract: A liquid sensor may comprise a base and a first electrode and a second electrode supported by the base. The first electrode may comprise a plurality of first electrode parts disposed at an interval in a first direction and extending along a second direction being different from the first direction and a second electrode part electrically connecting the plurality of first electrode parts. The second electrode may comprise a plurality of third electrode parts extending along the second direction, the plurality of first electrode parts and the plurality of third electrode parts being disposed alternately in the first direction and a fourth electrode part electrically connecting the plurality of third electrode parts. An opening configured capable of passing the liquid through may be disposed between adjacent first electrode part and third electrode part.

Abstract: Provided are a long-life light emitting device less likely to degrade luminescence properties over time, a method for manufacturing the same, and a cell for a light emitting device used for the same. A light emitting device 1 includes a cell 10 and a luminescent material encapsulated in the cell 10. The cell 10 includes a pair of glass sheets 12 and 13 and a glass-made fused part 14a. The pair of glass sheets 12 and 13 are disposed to face each other with a space therebetween. The fused part 14a is disposed between respective peripheral portions of the pair of glass sheets 12 and 13. The fused part 14a is fused to each of the pair of glass sheets 12 and 13.

Abstract: A full close position limiting member is adapted to be engaged with a valve gear when a valve is driven in a valve closing direction and reaches a full close position of the valve. An intermediate position limiting member is adapted to be engaged with a return spring when the valve is placed on a side of a predetermined intermediate position where a full close position of the valve is located. The intermediate position limiting member receives an intermediate reaction force from the return spring through engagement with the return spring, and the full close position limiting member receives a full close side engaging force from the valve gear. The full close side engaging force and the intermediate reaction force are generally directed in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: In a semiconductor light emitting device having a conductive semiconductor substrate on which at least the following layers are stacked in the order listed below: a first clad layer; an active layer which includes at least one highly strained quantum well layer having a compressive strain amount of not less than 1% with respect to the conductive semiconductor substrate; and a second clad layer, a strain buffer layer adjacently formed on the active layer and includes a layer having a compressive strain amount not greater than the strain amount of the active layer is further provided.

Abstract: A method of molding a part, such as throttle valve and a throttle body, of a throttle device includes resin-molding the part by an injection molding process using a molding die. The molding die has a mold cavity having a cavity portion for molding a base that may protrude from the resin part. The cavity portion for molding the base communicates with an injection gate, from which molten resin is injected into the mold cavity. The configuration of at least one of the base and the injection gate is determined such that a projection formed at the injection gate can be removed without substantially damaging the resin part.

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element is equipped with a layered structure including an active layer, and electrode layers at the upper and lower surfaces thereof. At least one of the upper and lower electrode layers is divided into at least two electrodes, which are separated in the wave guiding direction of light. The active layer is structured to have different gain wavelengths along the wave guiding direction, to emit light having different spectra from each region corresponding to each of the at least two electrodes. The spectral distribution of output light is enabled to be varied by individually varying the current injected by each of the at least two divided electrodes.

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element is equipped with a layered structure including an active layer, and electrode layers at the upper and lower surfaces thereof. At least one of the upper and lower electrode layers is divided into at least two electrodes, which are separated in the wave guiding direction of light. The active layer is structured to have different gain wavelengths along the wave guiding direction, to emit light having different spectra from each region corresponding to each of the at least two electrodes. The spectral distribution of output light is enabled to be varied by individually varying the current injected by each of the at least two divided electrodes.

Abstract: A throttle body (2) includes a resin main body (3) defining a bore (7) through which intake air flows, a valve body (60) having a shaft part (20) rotatably supported by the resin body (3) and a valve part (4) for opening and closing the bore (7) of the main body (3), and a resin cover body (40) attached to the main body (3). The cover body (4) is attached to the main body (3) by welding.