Abstract: There are provided a moisture curable hot melt adhesive excellent in balance among initial adhesion strength, post curing adhesion strength and heat resistance, and a layered product formed by bonding with that moisture curable hot melt adhesive agent. The moisture-curable hot melt adhesive comprises a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group at the end (A), a styrene based block copolymer (B), and an urethane modified rosin (C), wherein the urethane modified rosin (C) is a reaction product of a rosin derivative having hydroxyl group and an isocyanate compound.

Abstract: Method for continuous electrolytic etching of a grain oriented electrical steel strip includes: forming an etch mask on a surface of a grain oriented electrical steel strip cold-rolled to final thickness with a linear exposed portion exposed from the etch mask; centering the grain oriented electrical steel strip with a position sensor and centering apparatus, which are placed immediately upstream of an electrolytic etching apparatus; and performing an electrolytic etching process in which electrolytic etching is performed in the electrolytic etching apparatus to form a linear groove on the surface of the grain oriented electrical steel strip by passing electric current between a conductor roll and electrode placed in an electrolytic bath while the grain oriented electrical steel strip is brought into contact with the conductor roll, the grain oriented electrical steel strip is immersed in the electrolytic bath and the grain oriented electrical steel strip is facing the electrode.

Abstract: A photosensitive member unit includes a photosensitive member, a transfer roller, a mounting portion capable of mounting a development unit including a development roller, a first gear and a second gear each provided at one end of the photosensitive member in an axial direction of the photosensitive member, and a third gear provided at one end of the transfer roller in an axial direction of the photosensitive member and configured to engage with the second gear. The first gear, the second gear, and the third gear are helical gears. A direction in which helical teeth of the first gear are inclined is opposite to a direction in which helical teeth of the second gear are inclined, and the direction in which the helical teeth of the first gear are inclined matches a direction in which helical teeth of the third gear are inclined.

Abstract: A photosensitive member unit includes a photosensitive member, a transfer roller, a mounting portion capable of mounting a development unit including a development roller, a first gear and a second gear each provided at one end of the photosensitive member in an axial direction of the photosensitive member, and a third gear provided at one end of the transfer roller in an axial direction of the photosensitive member and configured to engage with the second gear. The first gear, the second gear, and the third gear are helical gears. A direction in which helical teeth of the first gear are inclined is opposite to a direction in which helical teeth of the second gear are inclined, and the direction in which the helical teeth of the first gear are inclined matches a direction in which helical teeth of the third gear are inclined.

Abstract: To provide a hot melt adhesive agent which is excellent in adhesive properties to a substrate material such as paper and a polyolefin, is also excellent in adhesive properties from a low temperature (around 4° C.) to a high temperature (around 50° C.), has little viscosity change even when a long time elapses, and has tack that is not too high. Provided is a hot melt adhesive agent for a container with a straw comprising an amorphous poly-?-olefin (A) and a metallocene polymer (B).

Abstract: An atomic oscillator including a light source, a gas cell including an internal space in which alkali metal atoms are encapsulated, and a light detector that detects light which has emitted from the light source and has passed through the gas cell. The alkali metal atoms encapsulated in the internal space are adhered, in a liquid state or a solid state, to at least an incident window, such that light incident on the incident window is reduced.

Abstract: An atomic oscillator includes a light source, a gas cell including an internal space in which an alkali metal atom is sealed, and a photodetector to detect light emitted from the light source and passing through the gas cell. A radiation region of the light source is wider than a sectional area of the internal space at a distal end of the gas cell relative to the light source.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum alloy element for a slide fastener, which has improved strength and abrasion resistance. The element for the slide fastener includes a base material of an aluminum alloy having a composition represented by a general formula: AlaSibCucMgdTieBf in which a, b, c, d, e and f each represents % by mass; a is a balance; 0.2?b?0.8, 0.8?c?1.8, 0.8?d?1.8, 0<e?0.05, and 0<f?0.01; and unavoidable impurity elements may be contained; the aluminum alloy comprising, dispersed therein, precipitates containing at least one element selected from a group consisting of Al, Si, Cu and Mg, the element for the slide fastener comprising a pair of leg portions and a head portion that connects the pair or leg portions and comprises a convex portion and a concave portion for engagement.

Abstract: A photosensitive member cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus for forming an image, includes a frame; a photosensitive drum on which and which is provided in the frame; a transfer member for transferring an image formed on the drum onto the sheet; a mounting portion for detachably mounting a developing cartridge including a developer carrying member onto the drum and a memory for storing information; a first electrical contact provided on the frame and electrically connectable with a main assembly electrical contact provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly; and a second electrical contact provided on the frame for electrically connecting the memory and the first electrical contact portion with each other when the developing cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.

Abstract: A photosensitive member cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus for forming an image, includes a frame; a photosensitive drum on which and which is provided in the frame; a transfer member for transferring an image formed on the drum onto the sheet; a mounting portion for detachably mounting a developing cartridge including a developer carrying member onto the drum and a memory for storing information; a first electrical contact provided on the frame and electrically connectable with a main assembly electrical contact provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly; and a second electrical contact provided on the frame for electrically connecting the memory and the first electrical contact portion with each other when the developing cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive having high initial adhesive strength, long open time, excellent coating property and reduced stringing property. The present invention relates to a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a urethane prepolymer having a terminal isocyanate group, (B) a metallocene-based polyolefin having a viscosity of 10,000 mPa·s or less at a temperature of 170° C. and (C) a polyester-polyether copolymer.

Abstract: A photosensitive member unit includes a photosensitive member, a transfer roller, a mounting portion capable of mounting a development unit including a development roller, a first gear and a second gear each provided at one end of the photosensitive member in an axial direction of the photosensitive member, and a third gear provided at one end of the transfer roller in an axial direction of the photosensitive member and configured to engage with the second gear. The first gear, the second gear, and the third gear are helical gears. A direction in which helical teeth of the first gear are inclined is opposite to a direction in which helical teeth of the second gear are inclined, and the direction in which the helical teeth of the first gear are inclined matches a direction in which helical teeth of the third gear are inclined.

Abstract: A transmission includes a fork mechanism in which a plurality of fork rods to which a plurality of shift forks are connected are each attached to a pedestal so as to be moveable in an axial direction. An assembly guide portion is disposed on the pedestal and a guide pin is erected on a clutch housing. As a result, even in cases where an input shaft and a main shaft, on which driving and driven gears and synchro devices are assembled, are assembled on the clutch housing in a state that the driving and driven gears are engaged and, thereafter the fork mechanism is assembled on this clutch housing, the assembly of the fork mechanism on the clutch housing can be easily performed.

Abstract: In a non-reciprocal circuit element, electric power handling capability is improved, and leakage power between adjacent channels is reduced. In addition, balance is taken between reduction of noise between adjacent ports and an increase in insertion loss. A non-reciprocal circuit element includes a YIG ferrite (10) and a plurality of conductors (15) disposed on the YIG ferrite (10) and intersecting each other in an insulated state. A part of Y of the YIG ferrite (10) is substituted with at least any one element of Ho, Dy, and Gd, or a part of Fe of the YIG ferrite (10) is substituted with Co.

Abstract: An optical component includes a skeleton structural portion, and an optical characteristic portion combined with the skeleton structural portion, made of a resin material and having a predetermined optical characteristics. The skeleton structural portion defines a plurality of regularly disposed openings and the resin material of the optical characteristic portion fits into the openings such that the skeleton structural portion is combined with the optical characteristic portion through the openings.

Abstract: Method for continuous electrolytic etching of a grain oriented electrical steel strip includes: forming an etch mask on a surface of a grain oriented electrical steel strip cold-rolled to final thickness with a linear exposed portion exposed from the etch mask; centering the grain oriented electrical steel strip with a position sensor and centering apparatus, which are placed immediately upstream of an electrolytic etching apparatus; and performing an electrolytic etching process in which electrolytic etching is performed in the electrolytic etching apparatus to form a linear groove on the surface of the grain oriented electrical steel strip by passing electric current between a conductor roll and electrode placed in an electrolytic bath while the grain oriented electrical steel strip is brought into contact with the conductor roll, the grain oriented electrical steel strip is immersed in the electrolytic bath and the grain oriented electrical steel strip is facing the electrode.

Abstract: A developing device includes a developing chamber having a developer bearing member for bearing a developer; and a container disposed below the developing chamber in a vertical direction, configured to contain the developer, and having an endless developer conveying belt with at least one fin portion for conveying the developer to the developing chamber.

Abstract: A photosensitive member cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus for forming an image, includes a frame; a photosensitive drum on which and which is provided in the frame; a transfer member for transferring an image formed on the drum onto the sheet; a mounting portion for detachably mounting a developing cartridge including a developer carrying member onto the drum and a memory for storing information; a first electrical contact provided on the frame and electrically connectable with a main assembly electrical contact provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly; and a second electrical contact provided on the frame for electrically connecting the memory and the first electrical contact portion with each other when the developing cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.

Abstract: A transmission includes a fork mechanism in which a plurality of fork rods to which a plurality of shift forks are connected are each attached to a pedestal so as to be moveable in an axial direction. An assembly guide portion is disposed on the pedestal and a guide pin is erected on a clutch housing. As a result, even in cases where an input shaft and a main shaft, on which driving and driven gears and synchro devices are assembled, are assembled on the clutch housing in a state that the driving and driven gears are engaged and, thereafter the fork mechanism is assembled on this clutch housing, the assembly of the fork mechanism on the clutch housing can be easily performed.

Abstract: A photosensitive member cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus for forming an image, includes a frame; a photosensitive drum on which and which is provided in the frame; a transfer member for transferring an image formed on the drum onto the sheet; a mounting portion for detachably mounting a developing cartridge including a developer carrying member onto the drum and a memory for storing information; a first electrical contact provided on the frame and electrically connectable with a main assembly electrical contact provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly; and a second electrical contact provided on the frame for electrically connecting the memory and the first electrical contact portion with each other when the developing cartridge is mounted to the mounting portion.