Abstract: A binding device for files and binders includes rings to be inserted into binding holes of an object to be bound which are openably and closeably secured to a base plate so as to be opened and closed by an opening-closing mechanism including a rotationally movable lever. In the binding device, a first ring member and a second ring member defining the binding rings are configured such that they are interlocked with the opening-closing mechanism including the lever so as to be opened and closed about respective pivot portions provided in the lower end thereof by rotationally moving the lever. The base plate is provided with a lever shaft receiver for pivotally supporting the lever of the opening-closing mechanism, and the lever shaft receiver is formed by punching the base plate and bending the punched portion upwardly.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus implements appropriate image processing on image data stored in a storage unit of the image processing apparatus easily and efficiently, and distributes the image data to an external apparatus. An image format conversion unit implements image processing such as resolution conversion processing, filter processing, ? correction processing, and halftone processing on image data stored in an HDD serving as an image data storage unit so that the image data conform to conditions, such as image quality and format, specified by an external client apparatus. The image-processed image data are then distributed to the external client apparatus.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus implements appropriate image processing on image data stored in a storage unit of the image processing apparatus easily and efficiently, and distributes the image data to an external apparatus. An image format conversion unit implements image processing such as resolution conversion processing, filter processing, ? correction processing, and halftone processing on image data stored in an HDD serving as an image data storage unit so that the image data conform to conditions, such as image quality and format, specified by an external client apparatus. The image-processed image data are then distributed to the external client apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides an analgesic anti-inflammatory patch of a hydrophobic type for topical application containing, in a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA), diclofenac sodium, pyrrolidone or a derivative thereof, a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester, and an organic acid. The patch exerts the following effects: (1) diclofenac sodium is effectively and continuously released from a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA) and percutaneously absorbed, thereby attaining sustained, excellent pharmaceutical and pharmacological effects; (2) the patch per se has high tackiness and safety; and (3) diclofenac sodium remains stable in the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA).

Abstract: An image processing system connects a plurality of clients to an image processing apparatus via a network. The image processing apparatus includes a reading device that reads an image of an original document and generates a prescribed image signal, an image data generating device that applies prescribed image processing to the image signal to generate image data, and a memory that stores the image data. A format converting device is provided to convert an image format of the image data selected from the memory by one of plurality of client apparatuses into a prescribed format in accordance with a format condition designated by the client apparatus. A delivering device is provided to deliver the image data to the client apparatus in the prescribed format.

Abstract: The invention provides an analgesic anti-inflammatory patch of a hydrophobic type for topical application containing, in a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA), diclofenac sodium, pyrrolidone or a derivative thereof, a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester, and an organic acid. The patch exerts the following effects: (1) diclofenac sodium is effectively and continuously released from a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA) and percutaneously absorbed, thereby attaining sustained, excellent pharmaceutical and pharmacological effects; (2) the patch per se has high tackiness and safety; and (3) diclofenac sodium remains stable in the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA).

Abstract: A binding device is provided which allows reduction in profile. A binding device 10 includes: a holding member 16 having a length which allows a plurality of openable-closable binding rings 12 and 14 to be disposed with a spacing therebetween; an operating member 18 secured inside the holding member 16; and an opening/closing member 40. The operating member 18 includes a pair of operating pieces 30 and 32 on which the binding rings 12 and 14 are secured. For housing the opening/closing member 40, an opening/closing member housing portion 36 is provided in a manner such as to be recessed from a reverse side, opposite to a surface on which the binding rings 12 and 14 are secured, towards the surface side.

Abstract: The invention provides an analgesic anti-inflammatory patch of a hydrophobic type for topical application containing, in a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA), diclofenac sodium, pyrrolidone or a derivative thereof, a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester, and an organic acid. The patch exerts the following effects: (1) diclofenac sodium is effectively and continuously released from a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) and percutaneously absorbed, thereby attaining sustained, excellent pharmaceutical and pharmacological effects; (2) the patch per se has high tackiness and safety; and (3) diclofenac sodium remains stable in the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA).

Abstract: A trading system based on display of information, by which a customer may to access information on broad goods or services, and trade with a treating company directly or through an intermediate company, based on the information. The trading system based on display of information on a goods or services, includes providing a display shelf or display panel having divided areas and capable of displacing the divided areas in individual shops, stores, in each divided area, a document and/or an input recording medium for a computer according information on goods or services, and information for explaining a method for trading with treating companies of treating the goods or services, and attaching an identification display to individually identify each divided area, and a customer may acquire the information in a section selected through the identification display, and execute the trading method explained in the information.

Abstract: A binding device includes a plurality of binding rings, a holding member which enables the binding rings to be disposed with a spacing therebetween, an operating member having a surface to which base portions of the binding rings are secured such that the binding rings are disposed with a spacing therebetween, the operating member including a pair of operating pieces movable in the holding member in a longitudinal direction of the holding member, and an opening-closing member which causes the binding rings to be changed in an opening direction. The opening-closing member includes an elastic member.

Abstract: A binding device includes a first main body and a second main body made of a synthetic resin and provided so as to be openable and closable. A synthetic resin locking member having two hook portions is integrally provided with the first main body, and a first prong member made of, for example, a metal is mounted to the first main body. A second prong member made of, for example, a metal is mounted to the second main body. In addition, a lever member made of a synthetic resin is slidably provided in the second main body 22b.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a piezoelectric vibration element unit used for an inkjet recording head. The method includes the steps of alternately laminating conductive layers and piezoelectric material layers, sintering a laminated structure after the conductive layers and the piezoelectric layers are laminated to a predetermined thickness, forming external connection electrodes on surfaces of the sintered structure, and fixing a non-vibration region of the sintered structure onto a fixing plate. A region of the structure where the conductive layers are formed is cut into drive piezoelectric vibration elements, and a region of the structure where the conductive layers are not formed is cut into a dummy piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A detection result indicating whether a document image is copy guarded is generated. Based on the detection result, information contained in the document image is concealed.

Abstract: A video-processing apparatus contains a region-setting-processing unit that sets a plurality of zoom regions each enlarging a part of an input video image and displaying the enlarged part of the input video image and creates viewpoint information indicating the set zoom regions. The input video image has a higher resolution than a display resolution. The video-processing apparatus also contains a video-data-extracting unit that extracts video data from video data of the input video image for every set zoom region, a video-data-converting unit that downconverts the extracted video data to video data of the display resolution, and an output unit that outputs the downconverted video data and the viewpoint information with the viewpoint information corresponding to the downconverted video data.

Abstract: A binding device of a file is attached to a cover configured to be bendable at the central portion in the width direction of a spine. The binding device includes a synthetic resin first main body and a synthetic resin second main body which are arranged to be openable and closable. A synthetic resin locking member having two hook portions is integrally provided with the first main body, and a metal first prong member is mounted to the first main body. A metal second prong member is mounted to the second main body. Furthermore, a synthetic resin lever member is slidably provided in the second main body.

Abstract: A method of holographically recording and reading information is disclosed. The method includes: recording information in a holographic recording medium by irradiating the holographic recording medium with a laser beam, wherein a transverse sectional area of the laser beam is divided into a central area for a signal beam and a ring-shaped area for a reference beam, the ring-shaped area surrounding the central area with a predetermined gap; and reading out the information from the holographic recording medium by irradiating the holographic recording medium with a ring-shaped readout beam having an area greater than that of the reference beam in at least one of directions inward of an inner diameter thereof and outward of an outer diameter thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image processing apparatus that receives image data scanned by first and second image scanning units and performs various image processing. The apparatus includes first and second blank-sheet detection units that detect whether the scanned image data represent a blank sheet. The image processing apparatus determines storage or deletion of the scanned image data based on detection results of the blank-sheet detection units.

Abstract: A binding device having a binding member that operates at a binding position of objects to be bound has a structure with which the bound objects do not readily come off. The binding device includes a board having a bearing plate. A spring member and an operation lever are attached to a shaft inserted in the bearing plate and a turned-up part. Protruding pieces of a binding member are inserted in through holes of turned-up parts formed in the board. One end of the spring member is secured to the operation lever, and the other end is fitted in a through hole of a turned portion at the distal end of the binding member. By closing the operation lever, the binding member rotates around a line connecting the protruding pieces at both ends, thereby pressing down sheets of paper placed on the board with a pressing portion. At this time, the other end of the spring member presses the turned portion, thereby biasing the pressing portion.

Abstract: A binding device for files and binders in which rings to be inserted into binding holes of an object to be bound are openably and closeably secured to a base plate so as to be opened and closed by an opening-closing mechanism including a rotationally movable lever. In the binding device, a first ring member and a second ring member are configured such that they are interlocked with the opening-closing mechanism including the lever so as to be opened and closed about respective pivot portions and provided in the lower end thereof by rotationally moving the lever. In addition, the first ring member and the second ring member are secured in an opened state when opened, and the lever is secured such that the first ring member and the second ring member are maintained in the opened state.