Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate for battery encasement comprising aluminum foil and an inner layer, wherein a resin film layer that comprises an aminated phenol polymer (A), a trivalent chromium compound (B), and a phosphorus compound (C) lies between the aluminum foil and the inner layer. The laminate for battery encasement of the present invention is excellent in adhesiveness, gas impermeability, etc., and therefore can be suitably used as a material for encasing a secondary battery, particularly a lithium ion polymer secondary battery.

Abstract: The surface of aluminiferous metal is coated with a treatment agent that contains

Abstract: An agent suitable for use in preparing metal surfaces, especially surfaces containing aluminum, is provided which contains at least one water-soluble vanadium compound, at least one titanium-containing or zirconium-containing water-soluble complex fluoride, and at least one resin. The agent is capable of forming a strongly rust preventive base coating that is highly adherent for top coats and bonded films.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive sensor is composed of a pair of upper and lower electrodes sheets 1 and 2 disposed oppositely, a spacer 3 interposed between both of the sheets 1 and 2, and adhesives 4 and 5 between these electrode sheets 1 and 2 and spacer 3. In the spacer 3, a hole 31 is formed in a position of a contact portion 6. A diameter of this hole 31, convex portions 13 and a pressure sensitive electrode 22 are set in such a positional relationship that a peripheral portion of the hole 31 is overlapped between the convex portions 13 and the pressure sensitive electrode 22. Then, the adhesives 4 and 5 open more largely than the diameter of the hole 31 of the spacer 3 so as to be removed from the peripheral portion of the hole 31 on both surfaces of the spacer 3.

Abstract: An air bag which has a bag body which has a plurality of chambers with respective check valves, an air passage which is located on an upper portion of the body and which communicates with the check valves, and an inlet part which is fitted in the air passage. The inlet part is a double-folded plastic film and is fitted between a front film and a back film which compose the bag body and the air passage. An injection nozzle is inserted in the inlet part. When the tip of the nozzle comes in contact with the turnaround portion of the double-folded film, the injection nozzle automatically blows out air, and the air flows from the air passage into the chambers through the check valves.

Abstract: A pressure sensing switch which prevents the crack and damage when a stress is applied. The pressure-sensing switch extended in an X-Y-direction includes pressure sensing portions arranged in an X-direction and connection portion provided between the pressure sensing portions for connecting the pressure sensing portions. The connection portion includes a straight portion extended in X-direction and a straight portion formed by inverting both ends of the straight portion. The straight portion is deformed in a Y-direction for connecting to the pressure sensing portions.

Abstract: A seating detecting device is comprised of a first cushion having an insert wire embedded therein, a second cushion placed on the first cushion, a surface sheet placed on the second cushion, a suspension wire fixed to the surface sheet and arranged between the surface sheet and the second cushion, and a pressure detecting device provided between an upper surface of the first cushion and a lower surface of the second cushion and having a plurality of through-holes for the suspension wire being fixed by the insert wire therethrough thereby to fix the surface sheet to the first and second cushions.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive sensor is composed of a pair of upper and lower electrodes sheets 1 and 2 disposed oppositely, a spacer 3 interposed between both of the sheets 1 and 2, and adhesives 4 and 5 between these electrode sheets 1 and 2 and spacer 3. In the spacer 3, a hole 31 is formed in a position of a contact portion 6. A diameter of this hole 31, convex portions 13 and a pressure sensitive electrode 22 are set in such a positional relationship that a peripheral portion of the hole 31 is overlapped between the convex portions 13 and the pressure sensitive electrode 22. Then, the adhesives 4 and 5 open more largely than the diameter of the hole 31 of the spacer 3 so as to be removed from the peripheral portion of the hole 31 on both surfaces of the spacer 3.

Abstract: The present specification provides a means for specifying the condition and type of immune-related diseases on the basis of knowledge about the polarization of the distribution of helper T-cell subsets Th1 and Th2. More specifically, the gene (B19), specific only to the human Th2, is prepared by a subtraction method. A human-Th2-specific protein which the gene encodes is produced by recombinant methods, and a monoclonal antibody against the Th2-specific protein and a hybridoma which produces the monoclonal antibody is provided.

Abstract: An impact detecting apparatus includes a housing, a fixed electrode located within the housing, a movable electrode located adjacent the fixed electrode and adapted to be electrically connected with the fixed electrode, and a conical slope located within the housing. The conical slope has varying gradients or slopes along the circumferential direction of the conical slope for providing varying sensitivity. A ball is also located on the conical slope, and a shaft is located within the housing. The shaft is movably supported on the housing for engaging the ball and is adapted to control the position of the movable electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides for specifying the condition and type of immune-related diseases on the basis of the knowledge about the polarization of the distribution of helper T-cell subsets Th1 and Th2. More sepcifically, in this invention, the gene (B19) specific only the human Th2 is prepared and specified by a subtraction method, and a recombinant vector into which the gene is incorporated, a transformant transformed by the recombinant vector, a human-Th2-specific protein which the gene encodes and which derives from the transformant, and a monoclonal antibody against the Th2-specific protein are produced and the gene, protein, antibody, etc. are used as the means for specifying or correcting the polarization of the distribution of Th1 and Th2 to solve the above object.

Abstract: A sheet-like pressure sensitive switch is disclosed. A spacer 2 of an insulating material is interposed between a first film 1 of an insulating material which is provided with a first electrode 1a and a second film 3 of an insulating material which is provided with a second electrode 3a. The spacer 2 has a number of openings 2a, through which the first electrode 1a and the second electrode 3a oppose each other with an air gap therebetween. A first lead wire 4a and a second lead wire 4b are connected to the first electrode 1a and the second electrode 3a, respectively. In a pressure sensitive switch according to a first embodiment, the first and the second film 1, 3 are formed of polyethylene naphthalate films. In a pressure sensitive switch according to a second embodiment, the second film 3 is formed of polyethylene terephthalate film while the first film 1 is formed of polyethylene naphthalate film.

Abstract: An element for specifying the condition and type of immune-related diseases on the basis of the knowledge about the polarization of distribution of Th1/Th2 subsets of helper T cells. The element for specifying or correcting the polarization of the Th1/Th2 subsets is implemented by use of a recombinant vector, a transformant, a human-Th1-specific protein, and an antibody which uses the human-Th1-specific protein as an antigen. A human-Th1-specific gene is prepared and specified by a subtraction technique and is incorporated into the recombinant vector. The transformant is formed by transforming the recombinant vector. The Th1-specific protein is encoded by the gene derived from the transformant.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive switch includes a first insulating film provided on one surface thereof with an electrode sheet and an insulating spacer having one surface connected to one surface of the first insulating film and a thickness. The insulating spacer is formed with a plurality of holes, each having a diameter larger than the thickness and a plurality of air-vents, each having a width which is narrower than the diameter of the holes in such a manner that the holes and the air-vents are in mutual air communication and extend through the insulating spacer along its thickness direction. A second insulating film is provided on one surface thereof with another electrode sheet and one surface of the second insulating film is connected to the other surface of the insulating spacer. A cord has a first wire and a second wire connected to the electrode sheet of the first insulating film and the electrode sheet of the second insulating film, respectively.

Abstract: An impact detecting apparatus has a housing having a conical slope therein and a ball located on the conical slope. A shaft is located within the housing and movably supported on the housing for striking the ball with one end. A fixed electrode is located within the housing and a movable electrode is located near the fixed electrode. The movable electrode electrically connects with the fixed electrode. A lever is rotatably and slidably supported within the housing. One end of the lever is able to push the movable electrode and the other end of the lever is able to contact with the shaft. A spring urges the shaft for striking the ball.

Abstract: An anisotropically electroconductive adhesive composition preferably in the form of a film is proposed which comprises an insulating adhesive resin and preferably 0.1 to 30 parts by volume of amorphous carbon particles having a spherical particle configuration per 100 parts by volume of the resin. The amorphous carbon particles are prepared by carbonization of spherical particles of a heat-curable plastic resin and should have an average diameter of 5 to 50 .mu.m, specific gravity of 1.4 to 1.7, coefficient of linear thermal expansion of 2 to 5.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree. C. and, preferably, sphericity not exceeding 5 .mu.m. The amorphous carbon particles are chemically and mechanically stable so that the inventive adhesive composition can ensure high stability in the electrical connection between electrodes bonded therewith and insulation between adjacent electrodes.

Abstract: With an exposure apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to project an image of a mask in a any large number onto a band-shaped film sequentially in a longitudinal direction with high precisions in position, magnification and focus. Thus, the apparatus can be provided for fabrication of an FPC film of a high circuit density.

Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation process applicable in the manufacture of semiconductor devices to enhance the thermal stability of a photoresist film on a semiconductor wafer.A method, in ultraviolet radiation process, and an apparatus enabling the high-speed and effective treatment of a photoresist pattern employing ultraviolet irradiation by preventing the deformation of the photoresist which is caused by the light radiated from a discharge lamp such as high pressure mercury vapor lamp. This method and apparatus employ ultraviolet irradiation, in which ultraviolet rays are applied to the photoresist pattern, using a means to intercept or reduce selectively all or part of the wavelengths in the spectral response region of the photoresist out of radiant energy obtained from the discharge lamp.

Abstract: In a photochemical vapor deposition apparatus, a reaction space in which a substrate is to be placed and a discharge space adjacent to the reaction space, in which electric plasma discharge is generated for radiating ultraviolet rays which cause photochemical decomposition reaction of a photoreactive gas, are surrounded by the same vessel, and discharging electrodes are provided in the discharge space so as to be opposite to each other in a first level and a second level, which are different in level in the direction in which the spaces align. The discharging electrode arranged in the first level, which is closer to the reaction space, has such a configuration or arrangement that an ultraviolet ray-passing opening is formed.According to the apparatus, a vapor-deposited film can be formed with high efficiency, because a large quantity of ultraviolet rays can be applied to the substrate without any damage of the vapor-deposited film.