Abstract: P-type semiconductor sheets and n-type semiconductor sheets formed by mixing a powder of semiconductor material, a binder resin, a plasticizer, and a surfactant are prepared. In addition, separator sheets formed by mixing a resin such as PMMA and a plasticizer are prepared. Through holes are formed in each of the separator sheets and then filled with a conductive material. Thereafter, the p-type semiconductor sheet, the separator sheet, the n-type semiconductor sheet and the separator sheet are stacked. The resultant laminated body is cut into a predetermined size and then subjected to a baking process.

Abstract: An electric potential measuring apparatus includes a detecting unit, a generating unit, and a measuring unit. The detecting unit is provided on a surface of a measurement subject and detects a second signal including a first signal within a first frequency range from the measurement subject. The generating unit generates a fourth signal by averaging a third signal within a second frequency range outside the first frequency range. The measuring unit measures electric potential of the first signal included in the second signal detected by the detecting unit with reference to electric potential of the fourth signal generated by the generating unit.

Abstract: The coaxial connector 10 to be connected with a coaxial cable has a surface covering layer 20 formed of a metal material which causes an eutectic reaction with In on the surface of a terminal 12 which is a core conductor. Because of the surface covering layer 20 of a metal material which causes the eutectic reaction with In formed on the surface of the terminal of the coaxial connector, the terminal of the coaxial connector and the electrode of a superconductor device can be jointed to each other by the solder layer of In-based solder at a relatively low temperature. Thus, the discharge of oxygen from the inside of the superconductor film of a superconductor filter can be suppressed, and the decrease of the critical temperature TC can be suppressed.

Abstract: A power generating system includes: a plurality of cells forming a fuel cell battery for generating power; a cell temperature measuring unit provided for each cell; a thermoelectric converter provided for each cell; a heating unit which heats the plurality of cells; a first control unit which controls the heating unit; and a second control unit, provided for each thermoelectric converter, for controlling the thermoelectric converter, wherein the first control unit controls the heating unit so as to bring the temperature of the heating unit to within a predetermined control temperature range, and the second control unit performs control so that if the temperature of the cell lies outside a predetermined operating temperature range, the thermoelectric converter is switched to the thermal transfer mode and is controlled so as to bring the temperature of the cell to within the predetermined operating temperature range, and if the temperature of the cell lies within the predetermined operating temperature range, t

Abstract: P-type semiconductor sheets and n-type semiconductor sheets formed by mixing a powder of semiconductor material, a binder resin, a plasticizer, and a surfactant are prepared. In addition, separator sheets formed by mixing a resin such as PMMA and a plasticizer are prepared. Through holes are formed in each of the separator sheets and then filled with a conductive material. Thereafter, the p-type semiconductor sheet, the separator sheet, the n-type semiconductor sheet and the separator sheet are stacked. The resultant laminated body is cut into a predetermined size and then subjected to a baking process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-frequency treatment device provided with: an oscillator circuit and an amplification circuit that generate a high-frequency signal; and a head that holds terminals (41x and 41y) that run the high-frequency signal generated by the oscillator circuit and the amplification circuit through skin. To address the problem that running an excessively strong high-frequency signal through skin carries the danger of causing burns or other accidents, the disclosed high-frequency treatment device is provided with a current-carrying region change means that changes the region of the skin to which current is applied, from one of the terminals to the other, while the high-frequency signal is being applied.

Abstract: An electric power generation device equipped with an apparatus which vibrates and generates heat includes a thermoelectric power generation module and a piezoelectric power generation module which are formed integrally. The thermoelectric power generation module has a first surface combining thermally and mechanically with the apparatus's outer surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and generates electric power from temperature differences between the first surface and the second surface caused by the apparatus's generating heat. The piezoelectric power generation module has a fixed end combining mechanically with the apparatus's outer surface and a movable end opposite to the fixed end, and generates electric power from displacement of the movable end to the fixed end caused by the apparatus's vibrating.

Abstract: A gas generator includes a processing vessel defining a processing space and holding a support body therein, an evacuation system evacuating the processing space; a metal oxide film of a perovskite structure containing oxygen defects formed on the support body, a source gas supplying port supplying a source gas containing molecules of a source compound of carbon dioxide or water into the processing space, a gas outlet port for extracting a product gas containing molecules of a product compound in which oxygen atoms are removed from said source compound, and a heating part heating the support body.

Abstract: In the tapping device for producing beautiful skin, a Head contacts with skin. A Tapping mechanism pats the skin facing the Head with a Pad. The Tapping mechanism is equipped with the Pad at one end, and has a Shaft from which the Head projects and rolls back by piston actions. A Biasing member biases the Shaft toward one side of the piston actions. A Wire rod empowers the Shaft towards the direction resisting the biasing power of the Biasing member when tension is provided. An Actuator provides tension intermittently in a Wire rod, the tension of the wire rod and biasing of the bias member providing piston actions.

Abstract: A thermoelectric conversion module includes an insulative substrate, a plurality of thermoelectric conversion material films disposed with a gap therebetween on a first surface of the insulative substrate and made of any one of an n-type thermoelectric conversion material and a p-type thermoelectric conversion material, a first electrode and a second electrode, formed away from each other on each of the thermoelectric conversion material films, a first thermal conduction member disposed on a side of the first surface of the insulative substrate and including a protruding portion in contact with the first, electrodes or the insulative substrate between the first electrodes, and a second thermal conduction member disposed on a side of a second surface of the insulative substrate and including a protruding portion in contact with the second surface of the insulative substrate at an area coinciding with the second electrodes.

Abstract: A three-dimensional filter includes a pair of superconductor films opposed to each other, and a three-dimensional resonator made of dielectric and situated between the superconductor films, wherein one of the superconductor films is movable relative to the three-dimensional resonator.

Abstract: The present invention provides the identification of biomarker gene sets whose expression levels are useful for predicting a patient's response to a therapeutically effective dose of a Wee1 inhibitor as well the ability to predict said response prior to dosing with the Wee1 inhibitor. Additional uses are also disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: A gas generator includes a processing vessel defining a processing space and holding a support body therein, an evacuation system evacuating the processing space; a metal oxide film of a perovskite structure containing oxygen defects formed on the support body, a source gas supplying port supplying a source gas containing molecules of a source compound of carbon dioxide or water into the processing space, a gas outlet port for extracting a product gas containing molecules of a product compound in which oxygen atoms are removed from said source compound, and a heating part heating the support body.

Abstract: P-type semiconductor sheets and n-type semiconductor sheets formed by mixing a powder of semiconductor material, a binder resin, a plasticizer, and a surfactant are prepared. In addition, separator sheets formed by mixing a resin such as PMMA and a plasticizer are prepared. Through holes are formed in each of the separator sheets and then filled with a conductive material. Thereafter, the p-type semiconductor sheet, the separator sheet, the n-type semiconductor sheet and the separator sheet are stacked. The resultant laminated body is cut into a predetermined size and then subjected to a baking process.

Abstract: In a wall of a package base made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, there is formed a through-hole, through which a semi-rigid coaxial cable passes. A central conductor of the semi-rigid coaxial cable is joined to an electrode with a solder material. The semi-rigid coaxial cable has an insulating material through which the central conductor passes and an outer conductor provided therearound. The central conductor and outer conductor are made of stainless steel, for example, and the insulating material is made of fluororesin, for example. Inside the through-hole, the wall of the package base and the outer conductor are electrically connected to each other via a stainless material within the hole formed in a cylindrical fluororesin material. The semi-rigid coaxial cable and the like are fixed to the wall with a conductive screw.

Abstract: A power generating system includes: a plurality of cells forming a fuel cell battery for generating power; a cell temperature measuring unit provided for each cell; a thermoelectric converter provided for each cell; a heating unit which heats the plurality of cells; a first control unit which controls the heating unit; and a second control unit, provided for each thermoelectric converter, for controlling the thermoelectric converter, wherein the first control unit controls the heating unit so as to bring the temperature of the heating unit to within a predetermined control temperature range, and the second control unit performs control so that if the temperature of the cell lies outside a predetermined operating temperature range, the thermoelectric converter is switched to the thermal transfer mode and is controlled so as to bring the temperature of the cell to within the predetermined operating temperature range, and if the temperature of the cell lies within the predetermined operating temperature range, t

Abstract: A resonance pattern (21) made of conductive material and having a circular plan shape is formed over the principal surface of a dielectric substrate. First and second virtual straight lines mutually crossing at a right angle are defined. A first input port (22) and a first output port (23) are electromagnetically coupled to the resonance pattern at two cross points between the first virtual straight line and an outer circumference line of the resonance pattern. A second input port (24) and a second output port (25) are electromagnetically coupled to the resonance pattern at two cross points between the second virtual straight line and the outer circumference line of the resonance pattern. A first inter-port waveguide (26) propagates a high frequency signal output to the first output port to the second input port.

Abstract: A thermoelectric conversion module includes: p-type semiconductor blocks, each including a p-type thermoelectric conversion material, a first column portion and a first coupling portion that projects in a horizontal direction from an end of the first column portion; and n-type semiconductor blocks, each including an n-type thermoelectric conversion material, a second column portion and a second coupling portion that projects in a horizontal direction from an end of the second column portion, wherein the first coupling portions of the p-type semiconductor blocks are respectively coupled to the other ends of the second column portions of the n-type semiconductor blocks, and the second coupling portions of the n-type semiconductor blocks are respectively coupled to the other ends of the first column portions of the p-type semiconductor blocks, and the p-type semiconductor blocks and the n-type semiconductor blocks are alternately arranged and coupled to each other in series.

Abstract: A resonance pattern (21) made of conductive material and having a circular plan shape is formed over the principal surface of a dielectric substrate. First and second virtual straight lines mutually crossing at a right angle are defined. A first input port (22) and a first output port (23) are electromagnetically coupled to the resonance pattern at two cross points between the first virtual straight line and an outer circumference line of the resonance pattern. A second input port (24) and a second output port (25) are electromagnetically coupled to the resonance pattern at two cross points between the second virtual straight line and the outer circumference line of the resonance pattern. A first inter-port waveguide (26) propagates a high frequency signal output to the first output port to the second input port.

Abstract: A dual-mode filter capable of providing a high degree of design freedom and/or tunability is disclosed. The dual-mode filter includes a ring resonator; an input feeder and an output feeder disposed substantially orthogonal with respect to each other and with respect to the ring resonator so as to be electromagnetically coupled to the ring resonator; and a dual-mode generating line disposed inside the ring resonator in a manner so that the dual-mode generating line does not overlap with a line extending from the input feeder or a line extending from the output feeder.