Abstract: An automated analyzer includes a reagent dispensing probe that dispenses a reagent to a reaction vessel, a sample dispensing probe that dispenses a sample to the reaction vessel, a stirring rod that stirs a sample and a reagent in the reaction vessel, and a storage unit that stores special washing information including information about a condition for performing special washing to prevent sample carryover and a washing method. The automated analyzer further includes: a determination unit that determines whether the special washing is required based on information about the sample dispensed by the sample dispensing probe and the special washing information; and a controller that causes the reagent dispensing probe to dispense a wash liquid to the reaction vessel and causes the stirring rod to stir the wash liquid in the reaction vessel based on the special washing information, when the special washing is performed.

Abstract: When it is intended that a hologram foil is adhered to a metal pattern, a general-purpose hot-melt adhesive is inferior in an adhesion property to a metal surface and, accordingly, fixing of the hologram foil itself is difficult and, even when such fixing is achieved, a problem of peeling-off, dropping-off or the like of the hologram foil is generated. These problems are solved by forming a primer layer on a surface of the metal pattern and, thereafter, a metal foil having a design such as a hologram foil is fixed through a hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: The process for manufacturing electroformed patterns according to the present invention comprises: forming electroformed patterns and an electroformed line surrounding said patterns (and optionally an electroformed island) on a surface of a conductive substrate; peeling the electroformed patterns and the electroformed line (and optionally an electroformed island) from the conductive substrate to transfer them onto a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on a support; forming a firmly bonding adhesive layer on the whole surface of the side where the electroformed patterns and the electroformed line (and optionally an electroformed island) are retained; removing the electroformed line (and optionally an electroformed island); and adhering the electroformed patterns to a surface of an adherend through the firmly bonding adhesive layer, simultaneously with separating the electroformed patterns from the support. According to this invention, the electroformed patterns can be manufactured at a low cost.

Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein a pair of frame members each having four jacks and placed one upon another are provided with other jacks which are horizontally movable to change the relative position of the frame members, and the jacks are suitably operable sequentially to provide the frame members with a capacity to be moved freely within a dock, whereby a propeller or rudder for a large ship is held between a pair of scaffolds provided on the frame members and the article is then conveyed to the desired place and mounted in the desired position of the ship.