Abstract: A superconducting wire holding structure includes a holding member made of a first material, a superconducting wire disposed inside the holding member, and a filler made of a second material different from the first material. The superconducting wire includes a substrate, an intermediate layer formed on the substrate, a superconducting layer formed on the intermediate layer, and a first protective layer and a second protective layer that are formed on the superconducting layer. The superconducting layer includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion between the first portion and the second portion along a longitudinal direction of the superconducting wire. The first protective layer is formed on the first portion, and the second protective layer is formed on the second portion. The filler is filled between the third portion and the holding member.

Abstract: A persistent current switch includes a superconducting wire including a substrate and a superconducting layer disposed on the substrate, and a heater. The superconducting wire includes a surface including a first portion and a second portion that are disposed apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of the superconducting wire. The first portion and the second portion face each other. The heater is sandwiched between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: The present invention has demonstrated that microorganisms present in a liver can be killed by washing the bile duct and the portal vein with hot water, and then disinfecting the liver using a chlorine-based disinfectant. It has also been demonstrated that sterilizing effects can be enhanced by freezing the liver after disinfection with a chlorine-based disinfectant.

Abstract: The present invention has demonstrated that microorganisms present in a liver can be killed by washing the bile duct and the portal vein with hot water, and then disinfecting the liver using a chlorine-based disinfectant. It has also been demonstrated that sterilizing effects can be enhanced by freezing the liver after disinfection with a chlorine-based disinfectant.

Abstract: A receiving unit acquires a zoom instruction to enlarge or reduce a displayed image. An image processing unit is provided with a function of enlarging or reducing a displayed image in accordance with a zoom instruction. A zoom processing unit can enlarge or reduce a displayed image until the zoom factor of the displayed image reaches the limit. If the zoom factor of a displayed image reaches the limit, the indicator generating unit generates an indicator for notifying a user thereof.

Abstract: The present invention has demonstrated that microorganisms present in a liver can be killed by washing the bile duct and the portal vein with hot water, and then disinfecting the liver using a chlorine-based disinfectant. It has also been demonstrated that sterilizing effects can be enhanced by freezing the liver after disinfection with a chlorine-based disinfectant.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal-driving circuit includes: a plurality of resistors connected in series between a first and second potentials; one or more voltage follower circuits to impedance-convert one or more intermediate potentials between the first and second potentials, to be outputted, respectively, the intermediate potentials generated at one or more connection points between the resistors, respectively; a common-signal-output circuit to supply common signals to common electrodes of a liquid-crystal panel, respectively, the common signals each being at the first and second potentials, and the intermediate potentials; and a segment-signal-output circuit to supply segment signals to segment electrodes of the panel, respectively, the segment signals each being at the first and second potentials, and the intermediate potentials according to the common signals, the segment-signal output circuit to change the potentials of the segment signals in a ramp form, at least if the potentials of the segment signals are changed w

Abstract: A liquid-crystal-driving circuit includes: resistors connected in series between first and second potentials lower than the first potential; one or more voltage follower circuits to impedance-convert one or more intermediate potentials between the first and second potentials, to be outputted, respectively, the intermediate potentials generated at one or more connection points between the resistors, respectively; a common-signal-output circuit to supply common signals to common electrodes of a liquid crystal panel, respectively, the common signals being at the first, second, or one or more intermediate potentials in a predetermined order; and a segment-signal output circuit supplies segment signals to segment electrodes of the liquid crystal panel, respectively, the segment signals being at the first and second potentials, or the intermediate potentials according to the common signals, wherein the segment-signal output circuit increases impedances of the segment signals only for a first period when the of segm

Abstract: A fixing structure for a vehicle interior material in accordance with the present invention includes: a first interior base material including a first end portion; a second interior base material including a second end portion disposed adjacent to the first end portion; an ornamental member disposed along an axis defined by the first end portion and the second end portion; and a plurality of joints that indirectly fix the first end portion and the second end portion via the ornamental member.

Abstract: A door trim 10 having a side-impact absorption capability includes a base 22 having suction holes 23 and grooves 24 on a rear side between the adjacent suction holes 23. The base 22 is covered with a top cover 50 that is clung to a surface of the base 22 by applying vacuum through the suction holes 23. The suction holes 23 and the grooves 24 deform in conjunction with each other in a side collision and this improves the side-impact absorption capability.

Abstract: A receiving unit acquires a zoom instruction to enlarge or reduce a displayed image. An image processing unit is provided with a function of enlarging or reducing a displayed image in accordance with a zoom instruction. A zoom processing unit can enlarge or reduce a displayed image until the zoom factor of the displayed image reaches the limit. If the zoom factor of a displayed image reaches the limit, the indicator generating unit generates an indicator for notifying a user thereof.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal-driving circuit includes: resistors connected in series between first and second potentials lower than the first potential; one or more voltage follower circuits to impedance-convert one or more intermediate potentials between the first and second potentials, to be outputted, respectively, the intermediate potentials generated at one or more connection points between the resistors, respectively; a common-signal-output circuit to supply common signals to common electrodes of a liquid crystal panel, respectively, the common signals being at the first, second, or one or more intermediate potentials in a predetermined order; and a segment-signal output circuit supplies segment signals to segment electrodes of the liquid crystal panel, respectively, the segment signals being at the first and second potentials, or the intermediate potentials according to the common signals, wherein the segment-signal output circuit increases impedances of the segment signals only for a first period when the of segm

Abstract: A speaker apparatus in accordance with the present invention is for use with a vehicle having a compartment and is to be mounted to the vehicle. The speaker apparatus includes: an interior member including a hole edge that defines an attachment hole; a speaker unit configured to be placed in the attachment hole, the speaker unit including a limiting member; and a speaker grille configured to be attached in the attachment hole from an inside of the compartment, the speaker grille including a claw-fixing portion that is bendable and is configured to be engaged with the hole edge. Accompanying the engagement of the claw-fixing portion with the hole edge, the speaker grille is fixed to the interior member. Accompanying the placement of the speaker unit in the attachment hole, the limiting member is positioned in a bending space for the claw-fixing portion and thereby prevents disengagement of the claw-fixing portion from the hole edge.

Abstract: A mounting structure of a grip with integrated handle to a door panel includes the grip, a door trim to which the grip is mounted, a bracket, an overlapping portion and a handle fastening portion. The grip includes a grip portion and a handle portion that are integrally formed. The bracket is arranged so as to extend from an end of the grip portion to the handle portion. The overlapping portion includes a part of the grip, a part of the door trim and a part of the bracket held together so as to overlap with one another. The handle fastening portion is provided for fastening the handle portion to the door panel and with which the bracket is to be fixed to the door panel.

Abstract: An aspect in accordance with the present invention is a structure of mounting an impact absorption material for use with a vehicle. The structure includes: a door trim 30, a holder, and an EA pad. The holder includes a base and a plurality of legs, the base of the holder being disposed on the compartment outer side surface of the EA pad. The plurality of legs are disposed at intervals around an outer peripheral edge of the base of the holder and extend from the base of the holder, along an outer peripheral side surface of the EA pad, and to the door trim, thereby fixing the base of the holder to the door trim.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal-driving circuit includes: a plurality of resistors connected in series between a first and second potentials; one or more voltage follower circuits to impedance-convert one or more intermediate potentials between the first and second potentials, to be outputted, respectively, the intermediate potentials generated at one or more connection points between the resistors, respectively; a common-signal-output circuit to supply common signals to common electrodes of a liquid-crystal panel, respectively, the common signals each being at the first and second potentials, and the intermediate potentials; and a segment-signal-output circuit to supply segment signals to segment electrodes of the panel, respectively, the segment signals each being at the first and second potentials, and the intermediate potentials according to the common signals, the segment-signal output circuit to change the potentials of the segment signals in a ramp form, at least if the potentials of the segment signals are changed w

Abstract: A mounting structure of a grip with integrated handle 20 to a door panel 50 includes the grip 20, a door trim 10 to which the grip 20 is mounted, a bracket 60, an overlapping portion 90 and a handle fastening portion 91. The grip 20 includes a grip portion 40 and a handle portion 30 that are integrally formed. The bracket 60 is arranged so as to extend from an end of the grip portion 40 to the handle portion 30. The overlapping portion 90 includes a part of the grip 20, a part of the door trim 10 and a part of the bracket 60 held together so as to overlap with one another. The handle fastening portion 91 is provided for fastening the handle portion 30 to the door panel 10 and with which the bracket 60 is to be fixed to the door panel 10.

Abstract: A door trim 10 having a side-impact absorption capability includes a base 22 having suction holes 23 and grooves 24 on a rear side between the adjacent suction holes 23. The base 22 is covered with a top cover 50 that is clung to a surface of the base 22 by applying vacuum through the suction holes 23. The suction holes 23 and the grooves 24 deform in conjunction with each other in a side collision and this improves the side-impact absorption capability.

Abstract: An aspect in accordance with the present invention is a structure of mounting an impact absorption material for use with a vehicle. The structure includes: a door trim 30, a holder, and an EA pad. The holder includes a base and a plurality of legs, the base of the holder being disposed on the compartment outer side surface of the EA pad. The plurality of legs are disposed at intervals around an outer peripheral edge of the base of the holder and extend from the base of the holder, along an outer peripheral side surface of the EA pad, and to the door trim, thereby fixing the base of the holder to the door trim.

Abstract: A fixing structure for a vehicle interior material in accordance with the present invention includes: a first interior base material including a first end portion; a second interior base material including a second end portion disposed adjacent to the first end portion; an ornamental member disposed along an axis defined by the first end portion and the second end portion; and a plurality of joints that indirectly fix the first end portion and the second end portion via the ornamental member.