Abstract: A tissue equivalent for transplantation having a three-dimensional structure which is cultured in vitro, contains cells to be transplanted and which can be transplanted into a living body after the culture, characterized by including a scaffold layer mainly culturing a scaffold constituting the three-dimensional structure and a cell layer which is localized at least in a part of the surface of the tissue equivalent for transplantation continuously with the scaffold layer and which contains the cells to be transplanted or extra cellular matrix in a larger amount than the scaffold layer. This tissue equivalent is appropriately employed as a tissue equivalent for transplantation in a relatively large size. This tissue equivalent enables realization of prompt fixation to the neighborhood of the transplanted tissue and prevention of falling off.

Abstract: A tissue equivalent for transplantation having a three-dimensional structure which is cultured in vitro, contains cells to be transplanted and which can be transplanted into a living body after the culture, characterized by including a scaffold layer mainly culturing a scaffold constituting the three-dimensional structure and a cell layer which is localized at least in a part of the surface of the tissue equivalent for transplantation continuously with the scaffold layer and which contains the cells to be transplanted or extra cellular matrix in a larger amount than the scaffold layer. This tissue equivalent is appropriately employed as a tissue equivalent for transplantation in a relatively large size. This tissue equivalent enables realization of prompt fixation to the neighborhood of the transplanted tissue and prevention of falling off.

Abstract: A rotary elastic component with a push switch comprises a bearing having a through hole and a collar portion provided at the end to close a part of the through hole, a rotary electrical component having a rotating body with a hole, a push switch disposed at the rear of the rotary electrical component and having a moving contact and a stationary contact, and an operating shaft inserted into the through hole of the bearing and the hole of the rotating body and having a collar portion. The collar portion of the operating shaft is positioned within the through hole of the bearing, to thereby retain, by the collar portion of the bearing, the operating shaft from accidentally loosening from position. When the operating shaft is rotating, the rotating body is rotated to operate the rotary electrical component; the operating shaft being axially moved to actuate the push switch.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operated valve for injecting fluid comprises first guiding element connected to one end portion of a stationary iron core and containing a movable core slidably therein for guiding a movement of a movable valve connected to the movable core, and second guiding element for slidably guiding the movable valve in a position between a large-diameter portion and a seat portion of the movable valve. According to such fluid injection valve, as the movable core and movable valve are axially guided by first guiding means and second guiding element in the above respective positions, the wear of the stopper portion of the movable valve is lessened due to the outer force to the movable valve.

Abstract: In construction of a single valve unit for a brass musical instrument having blow-in and blow-out tubes, and multiple resonant tubes, rotation and axial displacement of a piston in a cylinder switches communication between the blow-in and blow-out tubes and the resonant tubes. Compared with prior art double valve units, the present signal valve unit simplifies valve construction, avoids the need for phase adjustment, between two valves and reduces fatigue on the operator.

Abstract: In a pull-push switch having an insulating case, an operating shaft, movable contacts, stationary contacts, and inverting springs, the movable and stationary contacts being engaged or disengaged through the inverting springs by pushing or pulling the operating shaft; the improvement comprising the fact that the stationary contacts are disposed on the inner surface of one side plate of the insulating case, that the inverting springs are directly extended between the movable contacts and the operating shaft, and that tapered portions for guiding the installation of the inverting springs are disposed on the inner surface of the side plate. The improved pull-push switch is small in size, and is efficiently assembled.

Abstract: A method of making a laminated armature core for a small electric motor is disclosed.In a longitudinal metal strip, a couple of comb-like ribbons having teeth and slots with teeth of one ribbon being complementary to slots of the other are formed. A U-shaped groove is formed on each edge of the teeth. After edge-winding the ribbon, the U-shaped grooves are spread to form shoes extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the teeth.