Abstract: A composite laminated ceramic electronic component that includes co-fired low dielectric-constant ceramic layers and high dielectric-constant ceramic layers. The low dielectric-constant ceramic layers and high dielectric-constant ceramic layers are each composed of a glass ceramic containing: a first ceramic composed of MgAl2O4 and/or Mg2SiO4; a second ceramic composed of BaO, RE2O3 (RE is a rare-earth element), and TiO2; glass containing each of 44.0 to 69.0 weight % of RO (R is an alkaline-earth metal), 14.2 to 30.0 weight % of SiO2, 10.0 to 20.0 weight % of B2O3, 0.5 to 4.0 weight % of Al2O3, 0.3 to 7.5 weight % of Li2O, and 0.1 to 5.5 weight % of MgO; and MnO, and the content ratios of the glass, etc. are varied between the low dielectric-constant ceramic layers and the high dielectric-constant ceramic layers.

Abstract: A glass ceramic composition that contains a first ceramic including at least one of MgAl2O4 and Mg2SiO4; a second ceramic including BaO, RE2O3 (RE is a rare-earth element), and TiO2; glass containing each of 44.0 to 69.0 weight % of RO (R is an alkaline-earth metal), 14.2 to 30.0 weight % of SiO2, 10.0 to 20.0 weight % of B2O3, 0.5 to 4.0 weight % of Al2O3, 0.3 to 7.5 weight % of Li2O, and 0.1 to 5.5 weight % of MgO; and MnO.

Abstract: A composite laminate ceramic electronic component that includes co-fired low dielectric constant ceramic layers and high dielectric constant ceramic layers. The low dielectric constant ceramic layers and high dielectric constant ceramic layers are each composed of a glass ceramic containing: a first ceramic composed of at least one of MgAl2O4 and Mg2SiO4; a second ceramic composed of BaO, RE2O3 (RE is a rare-earth element), and TiO2; glass containing each of 44.0 to 69.0% by weight of RO (R is an alkaline-earth metal), 14.2 to 30.0% by weight of SiO2, 10.0 to 20.0% by weight of B2O3, 0.5 to 4.0% by weight of Al2O3, 0.3 to 7.5% by weight of Li2O, and 0.1 to 5.5% by weight of MgO; and MnO. The content ratios of the glass, etc. are varied between the low dielectric constant ceramic layers and the high dielectric constant ceramic layers.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition for jet printer, comprising a pigment, a film forming resin and an organic solvent, the film forming resin being an acrylic copolymer containing, as a monomer unit, at least one of compounds represented by the general formulas (1) and (2): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be linear or branched; and R3 and R4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group, and the sum of the number of carbon atoms of R3 and R4 is from 4 to 12, or R3 and R4 form a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group which is a five-membered ring formed by combination of the R3 and R4; and wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be linear or branched; and X represents a group selected from the group consisting of groups represented by the general formulas (3) to (9).

Abstract: A ceramic composition is prepared to contain a B2O3—SiO2—Al2O3-MO based glass composition (M: Ca, Mg, Sr and/or Ba, B2O3: 4 to 17.5 weight %, SiO2: 28 to 50 weight %, Al2O3: 0 to 20 weight %, and MO: 36 to 50 weight %): 24 to 40 weight %, SrTiO3 and/or CaTiO3: 46 to 75.4 weight %, CuO: 0.1 to 5.0 weight %, CaO: 0.5 to 7.0 weight %, and MnO, ZnO and/or CoO: 10 weight % or more (however, including 0% by weight). The ceramic composition is subjected to firing to produce a ceramic sintered body, and obtain a composite LC component including the ceramic sintered body. While suppressing the shrinkage behavior during firing, dielectric properties can be improved dramatically as compared with conventional cases, and moreover reliability can be ensured.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording in which fine pigments are stably dispersed and such a state can be maintained for a long period of storing. Moreover, a process is provided for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording in which the time required for production such as dispersing time is short, and the production efficiency is high. The process for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording includes a first step of kneading (1) a styrene-acrylic type resin with a styrene type monomer unit of 50 to 90 mass %, and at least one unit selected from an acrylic monomer unit and methacrylic monomer unit, having an acid value of 50 to 300, (2) a pigment, (3) a basic compound, and (4) a humectant to produce a solid colored kneaded product, and a second step of dispersing the solid colored kneaded product in an aqueous medium comprising water or water and humectant.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel bioimaging technique that can achieve a deep observation depth and a novel method for marking a lesion that allows clear recognition of the lesion from outside a living body. This invention also provides a bioimaging marker comprising a fluorescent material obtained by doping a ceramic with rare earths and the like and a bioimaging technique comprising detecting near-infrared fluorescence that can sufficiently penetrate a living body generated upon excitation of the marker with near-infrared excitation light.

Abstract: A ceramic composition is prepared to contain a B2O3—SiO2—Al2O3-MO based glass composition (M: Ca, Mg, Sr and/or Ba, B2O3: 4 to 17.5 weight %, SiO2: 28 to 50 weight %, Al2O3: 0 to 20 weight %, and MO: 36 to 50 weight %): 24 to 40 weight %, SrTiO3 and/or CaTiO3: 46 to 75.4 weight %, CuO: 0.1 to 5.0 weight %, CaO: 0.5 to 7.0 weight %, and MnO, ZnO and/or CoO: 10 weight % or more (however, including 0% by weight). The ceramic composition is subjected to firing to produce a ceramic sintered body, and obtain a composite LC component including the ceramic sintered body. While suppressing the shrinkage behavior during firing, dielectric properties can be improved dramatically as compared with conventional cases, and moreover reliability can be ensured.

Abstract: The present invention provides micelles, solutions comprising micelles, methods for preparing micelles, and methods for delivering micelles to patients. The micelles have fixed, preselected hydrodynamic diameters and are formed from basic or acidic amphiphilic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides micelles, solutions comprising micelles, methods for preparing micelles, and methods for delivering micelles to patients. The micelles have fixed, preselected hydrodynamic diameters and are formed from basic or acidic amphiphilic compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition for jet printer, comprising a pigment, a film forming resin and an organic solvent, the film forming resin being an acrylic copolymer containing, as a monomer unit, at least one of compounds represented by the general formulas (1) and (2): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be linear or branched; and R3 and R4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group, and the sum of the number of carbon atoms of R3 and R4 is from 4 to 12, or R3 and R4 form a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group which is a five-membered ring formed by combination of the R3 and R4; and wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be linear or branched; and X represents a group selected from the group consisting of groups represented by the general formulas (3) to (9).

Abstract: This invention relates to a functional device such as an FPGA carrying out a necessary function by programming, and provides a functional device, a function maintaining method and a function maintaining program which can maintain a function continuously. A plurality of function parts (FPGAs) is provided, and a function is maintained by switching from a function part, in which a failure is occurring, to a function part under stand-by. The plurality of function parts, a failure detection part (failure detection circuits) and a switching part (switching circuits) are provided, and a function part under operation and a function part under stand-by a reset. That is, the function part in which the failure is occurring is made into a stand-by state, and the function part which is under stand-by is made to operate.

Abstract: The present invention provides micelles, solutions comprising micelles, methods for preparing micelles, and methods for delivering micelles to patients. The micelles have fixed, preselected hydrodynamic diameters and are formed from basic or acidic amphiphilic compounds.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording in which fine pigments are stably dispersed and such a state can be maintained for a long period of storing. Moreover, a process is provided for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording in which the time required for production such as dispersing time is short, and the production efficiency is high. The process for producing aqueous pigment dispersions for ink-jet recording includes a first step of kneading (1) a styrene-acrylic type resin with a styrene type monomer unit of 50 to 90 mass %, and at least one unit selected from an acrylic monomer unit and methacrylic monomer unit, having an acid value of 50 to 300, (2) a pigment, (3) a basic compound, and (4) a humectant to produce a solid colored kneaded product, and a second step of dispersing the solid colored kneaded product in an aqueous medium comprising water or water and humectant.

Abstract: There is provided an exchange, an exchange control program, and an exchange control method capable of securing a communication channel when lines are crossed. An exchange is connected between a terminal and a network. The exchange comprises: a monitor section that monitors a state of the network; and a channel control section that secures, before transmission from the terminal on a call-out side, a channel for use in the transmission from the call-out side terminal when determining that the network state meets a predetermined line condition based on the monitor result of the monitor section and receiving a channel securing instruction from the call-out side terminal.

Abstract: An air bag is unfolded on a planar surface and is inflated with air. The air bag is loosely sandwiched between the upper and lower blades that are arranged in a radial configuration. Movable blocks progress toward the center to fold the upper and lower panels of the air bag against the central part of the air bag. The resulting central folded part of the air bag has a wave-like configuration, and the upper and lower panels are separated from each other. The ear-like portions of the air bag are wound around the central folded part of the air bag that is folded in a wave-like configuration. Then, the central part of the air bag is pressed downward to complete the folding process. Gas can be supplied smoothly from the inlet port to the periphery when the air bag is reinflated. The method for folding the air bag is simple, and the air bag can be inflated quickly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a functional device such as an FPGA carrying out a necessary function by programming, and provides a functional device, a function maintaining method and a function maintaining program which can maintain a function continuously. A plurality of function parts (FPGAs) is provided, and a function is maintained by switching from a function part, in which a failure is occurring, to a function part under stand-by. The plurality of function parts, a failure detection part (failure detection circuits) and a switching part (switching circuits) are provided, and a function part under operation and a function part under stand-by a reset. That is, the function part in which the failure is occurring is made into a stand-by state, and the function part which is under stand-by is made to operate.

Abstract: An air bag is unfolded on a planar surface and is inflated with air. The air bag is loosely sandwiched between the upper and lower blades that are arranged in a radial configuration. Movable blocks progress toward the center to fold the upper and lower panels of the air bag against the central part of the air bag. The resulting central folded part of the air bag has a wave-like configuration, and the upper and lower panels are separated from each other. The ear-like portions of the air bag are wound around the central folded part of the air bag that is folded in a wave-like configuration. Then, the central part of the air bag is pressed downward to complete the folding process. Gas can be supplied smoothly from the inlet port to the periphery when the air bag is reinflated. The method for folding the air bag is simple, and the air bag can be inflated quickly.

Abstract: A small drill includes one chip-discharging flute which is helically formed in the exterior surface of a cutting portion of the small drill. The small drill also includes a flute-shaped portion which is formed in the front region of the chip-discharging flute in the rotating direction, which is connected to the chip-discharging flute, and which is open at the exterior surface of the cutting portion. The core diameter ratio d/D, in percent, of the small drill is set to 60% or more, and a margin angle ? thereof is set to 120° or more.

Abstract: An air bag is unfolded on a planar surface and is inflated with air. The air bag is loosely sandwiched between the upper and lower blades that are arranged in a radial configuration. Movable blocks progress toward the center to fold the upper and lower panels of the air bag against the central part of the air bag. The resulting central folded part of the air bag has a wave-like configuration, and the upper and lower panels are separated from each other. The ear-like portions of the air bag are wound around the central folded part of the air bag that is folded in a wave-like configuration. Then, the central part of the air bag is pressed downward to complete the folding process. Gas can be supplied smoothly from the inlet port to the periphery when the air bag is reinflated. The method for folding the air bag is simple, and the air bag can be inflated quickly.