Abstract: In an on-board display apparatus, a transmission type display device is provided in front, displays a touch switch display when necessary, and operates as a touch panel. The transmission type display device can be turned to be transparent, and an image display device is provided rearward of the transparent portion. Since the display screen of the image display device toward the back, the visual range is long, and visibility can be improved. Since the display screen of the image display device and the display screen of the transmission type display device are not on the same plane, even if the touch switch display is touched by a finger, an image can be seen, and a pointer can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device in a position corresponding to the touched position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, includes: a seat cushion which can be fixed to a seat main body and in which an occupant can be seated; a releasing member, operable to release the fixing of the seat cushion to the seat main body; a detector, operable to detect the release of the fixing; and a disabling member, operable to disable an air bag for protecting the occupant when the detector detects the release of the fixing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a prostaglandin-containing product, wherein when an aqueous liquid preparation containing a prostaglandin derivative having at least a fluorine atom in its molecule as an active ingredient is stored in a resin container subjected to a sterilization treatment, a decrease in the content of the prostaglandin derivative in the aqueous liquid preparation can be inhibited. The aqueous liquid preparation containing the prostaglandin derivative having at least a fluorine atom in its molecule as an active ingredient is stored in the resin container subjected to a sterilization treatment with ethylene oxide gas. By doing this, a decrease in the content of the prostaglandin derivative in the aqueous liquid preparation can be inhibited.

Abstract: A method of preventing a lowering of concentration of a prostaglandin derivative, the prostaglandin derivative being 16-phenoxy-15-deoxy-15,15-difluoro-17,18,19,20-tetranorprostaglandin F2 ? isopropyl ester, the prostaglandin derivative being contained in an ophthalmic solution as an active ingredient. The method including (i) adding to the ophthalmic solution a nonionic surfactant to inhibit the prostaglandin derivative from being adsorbed to a container which contains the ophthalmic solution, the container being made of a resin and (ii) adding to the ophthalmic solution an antioxidant to inhibit decomposition of the prostaglandin derivative.

Abstract: There is provided an image reader system including an attribute acquisition unit that acquires an attribute of an original that has been detected by an image reader unit that optically reads an image of the original, and an image output unit that outputs the attribute that has been acquired by the image reader unit and image data that are acquired by the reading of the image reader unit with the attribute and the image data being associated with each other.

Abstract: There is provided a read control system for controlling an image-reading device that optically reads an image of a document, the system including a read control unit that causes the image-reading device to read a predetermined reading range larger than a document size to acquire image data resulting from reading, a detection unit that detects from the image data an existence range where an image of the document exists, and a file production unit that produces an image file including an image of a whole range of the image data and having information indicating the existence range set as a display area attribute.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ophthalmic solution containing as the active ingredient a quinolone antimicrobial compound, wherein at least one member selected from the group consisting of water-soluble vinyl polymeric compounds and water-soluble cellulose derivatives is formulated into the ophthalmic solution to prevent the quinolone antimicrobial compound from precipitating when the ophthalmic solution comes in contact with the lacrimal fluid after instillation.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide better formulations of a latanoprost ophthalmic solution. The present invention provides a clear ophthalmic solution comprising latanoprost as an active ingredient and benzalkonium chloride as a preservative wherein white turbidity due to a change of formulation is prevented by at least one means selected from the following 1) to 3); 1) adding a surfactant, 2) using benzalkonium chloride represented by the formula of [C6H5CH2N(CH3)2R]Cl (wherein R is alkyl having 12 carbon atoms) as the preservative and 3) adding a nonionic tonicity agent as a tonicity agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a latanoprost ophthalmic solution which can be stored at room temperature and is excellent in stability. The ophthalmic solution according to the present invention is an ophthalmic solution comprising latanoprost, wherein latanoprost is stabilized to be stored at room temperature by at least one means selected from the following 1) and 2); 1) adjusting pH of the solution to 5.0 to 6.25 and 2) adding ?-aminocaproic acid to the solution.

Abstract: In an on-board display apparatus, a transmission type display device is provided on a forward and displays a touch switch display when necessary, and the operability as a touch panel is ensured. The transmission type display device can be turned to be transparent, and an image display device is provided on a backward of the transparent portion. Since the display screen of the image display device is backward, the visual range is long, and the visibility can be improved. Since the display screen of the image display device and the display screen of the transmission type display device are not on the same plane, even if the touch switch display is touched by a finger, an image can be seen, and a pointer can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device in a position corresponding to the touched position, and thus the operability can be improved.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to formulate prostaglandin derivatives which are hardly soluble in water and liable to be adsorbed to a resinous container and prostaglandin derivatives which are liable to decompose when dissolved in water in ophthalmic solutions. Solubility of the prostaglandin derivatives in water is improved and the adsorption thereof to the resinous container can be remarkably inhibited by adding a nonionic surfactant such as polysorbate 80 or polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil 60 to the ophthalmic solutions. The decomposition of the prostaglandin derivatives can be remarkably inhibited by adding an antioxidant such as disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate or dibutylhydroxytoluene.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning system controls an engine and an air conditioner according to an air-conditioner load to thereby improve fuel economy and drivability of the vehicle. A higher compressor torque between a first estimated compressor torque, which is estimated according to the outside air temperature and the vehicle speed, and a second estimated compressor torque, which is estimated according to the refrigerant pressure, is adopted as an estimated compressor torque. When an air conditioner control switch is ON, an operational status of an engine and a compressor are controlled according to the adopted estimated compressor torque.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning system controls an engine and an air conditioner according to an air-conditioner load to thereby improve fuel economy and drivability of the vehicle. A higher compressor torque between a first estimated compressor torque, which is estimated according to the outside air temperature and the vehicle speed, and a second estimated compressor torque, which is estimated according to the refrigerant pressure, is adopted as an estimated compressor torque. When an air conditioner control switch is ON, an operational status of an engine and a compressor are controlled according to the adopted estimated compressor torque.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous solution of lactoferrin which can be preserved for a long period of time. The aqueous preparation according to the present invention is an aqueous preparation which is characterized by containing a polyvalent inorganic or organic acid or a salt thereof whereby stability of lactoferrin is improved and is an aqueous preparation in which concentration of the polyvalent inorganic or organic acid or a salt thereof is 0.005% (w/v) or more. In the case of ophthalmic solutions, for example, the polyvalent inorganic or organic acid or a salt thereof is preferably 0.01-3.0% (w/v), particularly preferably 0.1-1.0% (w/v).

Abstract: Waste water containing nitrogen compounds is processed by adding an oxidant to the waste water. The oxidant may be one or more of a chlorine oxidant or hydrogen peroxide. The oxidant breaks down the nitrogen compounds through a breakpoint reaction. The partially processed water then is contacted with a metal peroxide catalyst. The metal peroxide breaks down and removes excess oxidant. The reaction may be carried out at normal temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A camera includes a fixed first mirror for both reflecting a light flux and transmitting the light flux therethrough, a second mirror for reflecting a part of the light flux transmitted through the first mirror toward a particular device, the second mirror being capable of moving between a non-exposure position and a mirror-retracted position, and a light blocking member movable in interlocked relationship to a movement of the second mirror in such a manner that, when the second mirror is located at the non-exposure position, the light blocking member is located at a light blocking position at which the light blocking member blocks at least a part of the light flux transmitted through the first mirror, and, when the second mirror is retracted to the mirror-retracted position, the light blocking member moves to a retracted position at which the light blocking member is retracted from the light blocking position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a security system for audio equipment which allows users to easily release a security operation without having to remember any identification numbers or codes. The present invention provides a security system for audio equipment in which audio equipment in an inoperable condition is changed into an operable condition when data recorded on a recording medium during a playback condition matches identification data stored in a memory. Thus, the present invention allows users to easily release the security operation without compromising the level of security. Furthermore, the present invention prevents the audio equipment from being placed in an unlockable condition due to careless operation of users.

Abstract: Acrylonitrile is produced from propylene in an excellent percent conversion of propylene, percent selectivity to acrylonitrile and percent yield of acrylonitrile, by bringing, at an elevated temperature, a reaction feed containing propylene, molecular oxygen and ammonia, each in gas phase, into contact with a catalyst consisting essentially of an oxide composition of the empirical formula:Mo.sub.a Co.sub.b Ni.sub.c Fe.sub.d Bi.sub.e X.sub.d Ti.sub.g O.sub.hwherein X represents at least one atom of an element selected from vanadium and tellurium; the subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f and g respectively denote the numbers of the respective atoms of the elements, the ratio a:b:c:d:e:f:g being in the range of 10:0 to 10:0 to 10:1 to 7:0.08 to 1.1:0.01 to 1:1 to 15, and the ratio of a to the sum of b and c being in a range of 10:3 to 10, and; the subscript h represents the number of oxygen atoms which satisfies the average valency of the elements, the ratio a:h being in a range of 10:36.7 to 84.1.

Abstract: Acrolein or methacrolein is produced in a high percent of yield by a catalytic oxidation of propylene or isobutylene in the presence of a catalyst of the empirical formula:Mo.sub.10 Co.sub.0.about.10 Ni.sub.0.about.10 Fe.sub.0.1.about.5 Bi.sub.0.001.about.3 Al.sub.0.05.about.10 Ti.sub.1.about.15 A.sub.0.about.4 O.sub.33.2.about.99wherein A denotes at least one alkali metal atom and the sum of the numbers of cobalt atoms and the nickel atoms is 1 to 10 per 10 atoms of molybdenum, which catalyst has an excellent crushing strength and exhibits a high catalyst activity.