Abstract: A functional microbially fermented tea extract containing a novel polyphenol derivative and a method for producing the same are provided. A functional microbially fermented tea extract containing various extracts and a novel polyphenol derivative is produced by subjecting, to an extraction treatment, a microbially fermented tea leaf obtained by culturing one species selected from Aspergillus sp. (PK-1), Aspergillus oryzae (NBRS 4214) sp. (AO-1), Aspergillus awamori (NBRS 4122) sp. (SK-1), and Eurotium sp. (KA-1) with a tea leaf. Furthermore, for example, a functional fermented tea extract enriched with a novel polyphenol derivative is produced.

Abstract: A novel substance exhibiting physiologically active effects is produced from a tea leaf. A novel polyphenol derivative is produced, for example, by subjecting a microbially fermented tea leaf obtained by culturing Aspergillus sp. (PK-1) with a tea leaf, to an extraction treatment.

Abstract: A novel substance exhibiting physiologically active effects is produced from a tea leaf. A novel polyphenol derivative is produced, for example, by subjecting a microbially fermented tea leaf obtained by culturing Aspergillus sp. (PK-1) with a tea leaf, to an extraction treatment.

Abstract: A functional microbially fermented tea extract containing a novel polyphenol derivative and a method for producing the same are provided. A functional microbially fermented tea extract containing various extracts and a novel polyphenol derivative is produced by subjecting, to an extraction treatment, a microbially fermented tea leaf obtained by culturing one species selected from Aspergillus sp. (PK-1), Aspergillus oryzae (NBRS 4214) sp. (AO-1), Aspergillus awamori (NBRS 4122) sp. (SK-1), and Eurotium sp. (KA-1) with a tea leaf. Furthermore, for example, a functional fermented tea extract enriched with a novel polyphenol derivative is produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Akt inhibitor comprising a compound represented by formula I: wherein R is C4-30 linear or branched acyl, which may be substituted. The present invention further relates to a method of screening for a substance inhibiting acylated homoserine lactone by culturing animal cells with a test substance in the presence of acylated homoserine lactone represented by the above formula I, and then detecting inhibition of Akt activity or inhibition of the survival signalling pathway in which Akt is involved in the cells.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Akt inhibitor comprising a compound represented by formula I: 1

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erase only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and them to send or received the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus comprising, timer means for measring an elapse time from a predetermined measurement start timing, a backup power source for supplying power to said timer means when a main power source is turned off, and control means for changing a content and/or the number of times of a recover operation for recovering and preventing a discharge error in a discharge port for discharging an ink on the basis of the elapse time.

Abstract: It is decided whether or not image data are in memory section 21. In the case where image data that had been stored has been already erased, when erasing button 5 is pushed, the image data of scanner 1 is changed. Thus, it is possible to erase the image data and change the image mode of scanner 1 with one button, i.e. erasing button 7.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gas generator for a seat belt retracting power generating device to supply power to an emergency retracting device of a seat belt retractor, and aims to reliably ignite an ignition agent and a driving agent by concentrating flames into a small-diameter passage when a primer is ignited, quickly supplying heat to a gas generating agent chamber, and preventing the ignition agent and driving agent within the gas generating agent chamber from being damped.

Abstract: A memory management device enables to effectively use a memory which permits its stored data to be erased only in blocks. A facsimile apparatus is arranged to temporarily store sending information and received information in the memory and then to send or receive the information. The facsimile apparatus includes a flash memory whose data is allowed to be erased only in blocks and a storage unit for storing the sending or the received information in its own blocks if the sending or the received information is stored in the flash memory.

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus comprises a timer for measuring an elapse of time from a predetermined measurement start timing, a backup power source for supplying power to the timer when a main power source is turned off, and a controller for changing the content and/or the frequency of a recover operation for recovering and preventing a discharge error in a discharge port for discharging ink on the basis of the elapsed time.

Abstract: In an igniter of this invention, an insulated cup and a harness supporter for forming an igniter body are made of an insulating member and a lead electrode which is connected to the ground is electrically conducted to a header case, so that ignition of an igniting agent due to discharge of static electricity can be surely prevented.

Abstract: A method of minimizing corrosion deterioration and hydrogen absorption embrittlement of tantalum encountered in performing acid digestion of organic waste matter put in an acid digestion kettle of tantalum containing high temperature high concentration sulfuric acid includes the addition of nitric acid, nitrous acid, nitrates, nitrites and/or nitrogen oxides to the sulfuric acid bath.

Abstract: A heat treating apparatus using microwaves for continuously treating a substance containing nuclear materials with consideration of the criticality safety of the nuclear materials. The apparatus has a stationary outer cylinder and a rotatable inner cylinder to form therebetween an annular passage for the continuous heat treatment of the substance. The outer cylinder has inlet and outlet ports for the material and at least one microwave waveguide. The material supplied into the annular passage is heat treated and transferred to the outlet port during rotation of the inner cylinder.