Abstract: The present invention has its objects to provide a novel polypeptide having water channel activity and to a DNA sequence encoding for the polypeptide.

Abstract: The structural complexity of conventional transfusing devices is eliminated, and it is made possible to supply a minute amount of liquid medicine with high accuracy with a simple structure, whereby a portable transfusion pump is realized. A cylindrical rotary drive member (24) equipped with a rotation shaft (23) is arranged opposite to a support plate (22), and a liquid supply tube (16) is arranged between the support plate (22) and the rotary drive member (24). On the outer peripheral surface of the rotary drive member (24), a pressing protrusion (24a) extending spirally around the axis is formed integrally. A flexible sheet (25) is provided between the rotary drive member (24) and the liquid supply tube (16). The upper and lower ends of this sheet (25) are directly or indirectly fixed to a base (10) and the support plate (22).

Abstract: The present invention has its objects to provide a novel polypeptide having water channel activity and to a DNA sequence encoding for the polypeptide. This invention is related to a novel polypeptide having water channel activity which has the amino acid sequence, within the molecule thereof, shown in the sequence listing under SEQ ID NO:1.

Abstract: A stamp-making apparatus is provided in which a transparent presser plate is arranged such that the presser plate is parallel with a stamp-making object material, an ink ribbon having a stamp image formed thereon is urged against the stamp-making object material via the presser plate, and exposure of the stamp-making object material to light is carried out via the ink ribbon as a mask. A ribbon feeder rolls out an ink ribbon wound around one end portion thereof to a position facing the stamp-making object material, and then rolls up the ink ribbon around another end portion thereof. A relative translation of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material is made toward each other by moving at least one of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material to thereby urge the ink ribbon against the stamp-making object material. Guide means guides the ink ribbon when the ink ribbon is fed, to space between the presser plate and the stamp-making object material.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided for prophylaxis and treatment of a retinal disease in a human comprising (a) a compound of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently from each other denote hydrogen or methyl group, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) a pharmacologically acceptable carrier therefor. Also provided are a method for prophylaxis and treatment of a retinal disease comprising administering such a compound and a use of such a compound for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the same purpose.

Abstract: A dial input device is provided. A dial is rotatably arranged on a support member and has a plurality of kinds of characters circumferentially allocated thereto. n (n.gtoreq.1) first contact member(s) arranged in a manner concentric with the dial is/are circumferentially divided into s (s.gtoreq.2) divisional parts and formed by electrically conductive portions and electrically non-conductive portions arranged in a mixed manner. A second contact member is arranged in a manner concentric with the dial and circumferentially divided into m (m.gtoreq.2) parts each of which is formed by an electrically conductive portion alone. n.times.s first brushes are arranged on the dial in a manner circumferentially corresponding to the s divisional parts of each of the n first contact member(s). A second brush is arranged on the dial in a manner corresponding to the second contact member. The characters are expressed by k (k.ltoreq.2.sup.(n.times.s) .times.m) identifying patterns out of 2.sup.(n.times.s) .times.

Abstract: A copying machine of the present invention has a scanner unit (2) for reading an original, a line type thermal head (14) for printing read image data on tape (16) to be used as a recording medium, a tape cartridge (51) for supplying the tape and a tape conveying mechanism. The tape (16) has an image carrying sheet (161), the front surface of which is a printing face to be printed with an image, an adhesive layer (162) formed by applying an adhesive to the back surface of this image carrying sheet and a release sheet (163) releasably stuck to the surface of the adhesive layer. The tape is taken up like a roll and is detachably fitted into the body of the copying machine in the form of the tape cartridge (51). At both ends of the tape, conveyance border portions of a uniform width are formed. In the border portions, engaging holes ( ) are formed at regular intervals in the direction of the length of the tape.

Abstract: A plate-making sheet in the form of a strip having two longer-sides and two shorter-sides includes a base sheet and an adhesive sheet laminated on the base sheet. The adhesive sheet has a label portion formed in the middle thereof for being printed with an image. The label portion is defined by a cutting line formed in the adhesive sheet. A plate-making sheet group includes a plurality of types of plate-making sheets having respective label portions different from each other, which are distinguished from each other in respect of color of at least one of the base sheet and the adhesive sheet. A printing apparatus for printing a stamp image on the label portion of the plate-making sheet comprises a printing mechanism for printing a stamp image on the label portion, a feed mechanism for feeding the plate-making sheet through the printing mechanism, and a sensor for detecting feeding of the plate-making sheet into the printing mechanism.

Abstract: A stamp-making apparatus is provided in which a transparent presser plate is arranged such that the presser plate is parallel with a stamp-making object material, an ink ribbon having a stamp image formed thereon is urged against the stamp-making object material via the presser plate, and exposure of the stamp-making object material to light is carried out via the ink ribbon as a mask. A ribbon feeder rolls out an ink ribbon wound around one end portion thereof to a position facing the stamp-making object material, and then rolls up the ink ribbon around another end portion thereof. A relative translation of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material is made toward each other by moving at least one of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material to thereby urge the ink ribbon against the stamp-making object material. Guide means guides the ink ribbon when the ink ribbon is fed, to space between the presser plate and the stamp-making object material.

Abstract: A stamp-making apparatus is provided in which a transparent presser plate is arranged such that the presser plate is parallel with a stamp-making object material, an ink ribbon having a stamp image formed thereon is urged against the stamp-making object material via the presser plate, and exposure of the stamp-making object material to light is carried out via the ink ribbon as a mask. A ribbon feeder rolls out an ink ribbon wound around one end portion thereof to a position facing the stamp-making object material, and then rolls up the ink ribbon around another end portion thereof. A relative translation of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material is made toward each other by moving at least one of the presser plate and the stamp-making object material to thereby urge the ink ribbon against the stamp-making object material. A guide guides the ink ribbon when the ink ribbon is fed, to space between the presser plate and the stamp-making object material.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a body formed with a pocket for mounting a plurality of types of access objects each having an end surface for being accessed, therein from above. The body has an access block arranged therein for accessing the end surface of each of the plurality of types of access objects. Main support bosses are provided in the pocket in a manner extending upward for having each of the access objects being fitted thereon. The access object is comprised of a receiving member having an access surface (the end surface) for being accessed by the access block, a receiving member-attaching portion to which the receiving member is attached, and a receiving member-holding part for holding the receiving member-attaching portion. A cap is removably fitted on the access object in a manner such that the receiving member thereof is covered by the cap.

Abstract: A stamp making unit is provided having a structure such that gel photosensitive resin for forming a stamping surface can be protected appropriately and non-cured portions of the photosensitive resin can easily be removed after the stamping surface has been formed. A package capable of satisfactorily storing a stamp making unit of the foregoing type is also provided. The stamp making unit uses photosensitive resin as a base material for forming a stamping surface of a stamp which changes from a gel state to a solid state due to received light. The stamping unit comprises a stock member, photosensitive resin bonded to a surface of the stock member on which the stamping surface is formed and a cover member bonded to a surface of the photosensitive resin having light transmission properties. Adhesion between the photosensitive resin in the gel state and the stock member is weaker than adhesion between the photosensitive resin in the gel state and the cover member.

Abstract: A ribbon cartridge device for electronic equipment includes a ribbon cartridge for being removably mounted in the electronic equipment. The ribbon cartridge comprises a supply reel, a take-up reel, and a path-setting member for bending a path of the ink ribbon along which the ink ribbon is routed between the supply reel and the take-up reel, each arranged within a casing. The path-setting member is capable of changing the path of the ink ribbon.

Abstract: There are provided a stamp material from which a stamp can be simply made and which, in particular, permits the unexposed portion of a photoconductive resin to be easily removed in a making process, a stamp making method and a stamp. The stamp material comprises a face of a seal forming member having a photosensitive resin which is changed from a liquid to a solid in response to a received light and a stamp stock for holding the face of a seal forming member. With this arrangement, the portion of the photoconductive resin to which a light is irradiated is cured and adhered to the stamp stock and the portion thereof to which the light is not irradiated flows out or can be simply exfoliated without being cured.

Abstract: A copying machine is provided which generally includes a scanner unit (2) for reading an original image, a line type thermal head (14) for printing the read image on to a tape (16) which is used as a recording medium, a tape cartridge (51) for supplying the tape, and a tape conveying mechanism. The tape (16) has an image carrying sheet (161) with a front surface forming a printing face, and a back surface forming an adhesive layer (162) formed by applying an adhesive, and a release sheet (163) releasably stuck to the surface of the adhesive layer. The tape may be rolled into a tape roll and placed in a tape cartridge (51) which is detachably fitted into the body of the copying machine. Both ends of the tape have conveyance border portions of a uniform width. Engaging holes are formed in the border portions, at regular intervals in the direction of the tape length. The tape conveying mechanism has sprockets (183, 184) with projections being capable of engaging the engaging holes on the outer circumferences.

Abstract: A stamp unit and a method of preparing the same are provided in which a liquid photosensitive resin is used as the base material for stamp formation and the ease with which the material is handled during transportation, storage and stamp formation is facilitated. The stamp unit uses a liquid photosensitive resin which changes from liquid to solid upon receiving rays of light as the base material for stamp face formation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a retinal disease which comprises a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 8 to 20.

Abstract: An ornamental panel for automobiles has a synthetic resin cover. An attaching base is molded separately from the cover and disposed opposite a rear surface of the cover. The cover is molded of a translucent material. The cover has its outer surface made smooth and its inner surface formed with a fine rugged pattern such as crimps. The base has a surface with a rugged pattern of a dimension larger than a dimension of the crimps of the cover. The pattern of the base may be hemispheric concave fisheyes which are two-dimensionally arranged side by side, for example. A metallic film is coated on the pattern of the base.

Abstract: A ventilating apparatus includes a duct including an indoor air inlet port for taking in indoor air and an indoor air outlet port for discharging the indoor air to the outdoors, a one-way valve for opening the indoor air outlet port when discharging the indoor air to the outdoors, the one-way valve being disposed on the indoor air outlet port, and a filter for purifying contaminated outdoor air intruding from the outdoors by way of the indoor air outlet port. The indoor air can be discharged to the outdoors as smoothly as it is done with a conventional ventilating apparatus, and at the same time the contaminated outdoor air is filtered and thereafter introduced into a room as clean outdoor air. Hence, it is possible to prevent the inside of a room from being contaminated with contaminated outdoor air.

Abstract: A roof structure for a modular vehicle body consists of a plurality of independent sections, i.e., a pair of roof side rails constituting part of body side assemblies, a front roof rail, a rear roof rail and a roof. The front roof rail extends between the front end of the roof side rails and is mechanically fastened to same by matched flanges and brackets. The rear roof rail extends between the rear ends of the roof side rails and attached to same similarly to the front roof rail. The roof is provided with brackets which are respectively placed on the front roof rail, rear roof rail and the roof side rails and mechanically fastened to same.