Abstract: A method is provided for forming a highly conductive metal-containing polymer fiber or sheet in which a polymer is immersed in a solution containing a metal precursor selected from organic or inorganic salts of copper, silver, aluminum, gold, iron and nickel. The metal precursor is then reduced by chemical, electrochemical, or thermal means such that conductive metal is incorporated into the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ceramide-like compound having properties of the natural ceramides, and a method for producing the same, and a cosmetic composition containing the same as a active ingredient.

Abstract: A real-time biological signal monitoring system using a radio communication network includes a portable biological signal hold apparatus (100) attached to the body of a patient for measuring biological signal data, judging whether or not the measured biological signal data is normal, and transmitting abnormal biological signal data via an aerial radio communication network whenever it is judged as an abnormal state, and a biological signal monitoring server apparatus (300) for diagnosing the biological signal data for which an abnormality is recognized from the biological signal hold apparatus (100) via the aerial radio communication network and transmitting a resultant prescription message to the biological signal hold apparatus. The biological signal monitoring system provides an effect capable of monitoring and providing an emergency treatment on a real-time basis via a radio communication network.

Abstract: A process for the isolation of cyclosporin A comprising the steps of: adding a lower alkanol solvent to a culture fluid of a mutant of Tolypocladium inflatum to form a mixture, filtering the mixture to form an extract, transferring the extract to methylene chloride as a solvent therefor, and column chromatographing the resultant product on silica gel.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for unfolding and fixing missile fins which is capable of automatically unfolding the fins of a missile when launching the missile loaded in a missile launch tube, in which the fins of the missile are folded, which includes a plurality of fins fixed to a missile body, a plurality of rotation fins rotatably supported by the fixed fin, rotation stoppers elastically supported in the direction the rotation fins are unfolded, and unfolding and fixing member forwardly and rearwardly movable with respect to the fixed fins and each having a straight movement stopper elastically supported toward the rotation stopper.

Abstract: A method for preparing optical quality, thin films of polymers and co-polymers, as well as blends of such polymers or co-polymers with flexible polymers and co-polymers which comprises(a) preparing a solution of the polymer or co-polymer or blend in a suitable solvent;(b) forming a film from the solution;(c) cooling the thus-formed film to a temperature below the freezing point of the solvent; and(d) dissolving the solvent out of said film at a temperature below the melting point of the solvent.This method can be employed to prepare films of high optical clarity for electro-optical device applications. Because of their thermal stability, mechanical strength and chemical resistance, films prepared according to this method can also be used as filters and separation membranes.

Abstract: A moisturizing attachment for use with a conventional hand held hair dryer, the hair dryer having a handle portion and an air emitting nozzle portion. The attachment includes an internally hollowed body having a first end with a first annular lip portion and a second end with a second annular lip portion. The attachment is secured to an end of the hair dryer nozzle portion and a moisturizing insert is arranged within the body to intercept a flow through path of the heated air from the hair dryer. The moisturizing means is pre-immersed in a fluid such as water and is arranged within the attachment body such that, upon activation of the hair dryer, a steady stream of a micro vapor spray mist is issued from the attachment and operates to partially replenish the moisture content within the user's hair without interfering with the desired function of the hair dryer.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a process for manufacturing alkali metal salt of clavulanic acid wherein impure clavulanic acid in aqueous solution is extracted by a solvent mixture of ketone and alkyl acetate under acidic condition, treated in a conventional manner, and a solution of alkali metal salt of alkanoic acid dissolved in ketone or alkanol solvent is added to obtain pure alkali metal salt of clavulanic acid is provided.Since the process according to the present invention omits a step of formation of amine salt, an economic and simple method for manufacturing alkali metal salt of clavulanic acid in a high yield without excessive use of solvent is provided.

Abstract: A signal restoring apparatus in a DVCR, which generates a bit erasure signal by using two threshold value and uses the same in detection of synchronism so that error detection/correction rate in demodulating signals can be improved. The apparatus detects three of "0," "1" and the bit erasure signal by using two threshold having a value different from each other in the signal detection so that matching rate becomes high by using the detected bit erasure signal. When the bit erasure signal occurs over predetermined number, the matching is not performed and the output of the incorrect synchronism signal is restrained by generating the erasure signal, thereby enhancing error correction capability.

Abstract: A method for preparing optical quality, thin films of rigid-rod polymers and co-polymers, as well as blends of such polymers or co-polymers with flexible coil-like aromatic heterocyclic polymers and co-polymers which comprises(a) preparing a solution of the rigid-rod polymer or co-polymer or blend in a suitable solvent;(b) forming a film from the solution;(c) exposing the film to a non-solvent vapor for about 1 to 5 minutes per micron thickness in the finished film; and(d) coagulating the film in a non-solvent.This method can be employed to prepare films of high nonlinear optical susceptibility for electro-optical device applications. Because of their thermal stability, mechanical strength and chemical resistance, films prepared according to this method can also be used as filters and separation membranes.