Abstract: The present invention discloses a cosmetic preparation which comprises 20 mass % or more of an oil ingredient comprising the following components (A) and (B), and said oil ingredient comprising 50 mass % or more of the component (B): (A): one or more members selected from the group consisting of an ester compound(s) represented by the following formula (I) and/or formula (II) of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate with a fatty acid(s); polycondensates of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate, the above-mentioned ester compound(s) and a polycarboxylic acid(s); polycondensates of a fatty acid(s) with a polycondensate(s) of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate with a polycarboxylic acid(s); and polycondensates of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate, a fatty acid(s) and a polycarboxylic acid(s); and (B): silicone. This cosmetic preparation is excellent in compatibility with an oil agent and affinity for a water-base component.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a gel composition which has an excellent skin whitening effect and shows high storage stability even when ascorbic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative, and a salt of an ascorbic acid derivative is blended, and to provide a pack cosmetic using the gel composition. The gel composition, which comprises the following components (A)-(D): (A) a tamarind seed polysaccharide; (B) a polyhydric alcohol; (C) at least one or more of ascorbic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative, and a salt of an ascorbic acid derivative; and (D) water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cosmetic preparation which comprises 20 mass % or more of an oil ingredient comprising the following components (A) and (B), and said oil ingredient comprising 50 mass % or more of the component (B): (A): one or more members selected from the group consisting of an ester compound(s) represented by the following formula (I) and/or formula (II) of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate with a fatty acid(s); polycondensates of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate, the above-mentioned ester compound(s) and a polycarboxylic acid(s); polycondensates of a fatty acid(s) with a polycondensate(s) of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate with a polycarboxylic acid(s); and polycondensates of erythritol and/or erythritol condensate, a fatty acid(s) and a polycarboxylic acid(s); and (B): silicone. This cosmetic preparation is excellent in compatibility with an oil agent and affinity for a water-base component.

Abstract: An esterification reaction product obtained by esterifying dipentaerythritol and a 12-hydroxystearic acid polymer and having a hydroxyl value of 20 to 70 mg KOH/g and an acid value of 3 mg KOH/g or less. The esterification reaction product has a high-water holding property and a pigment-dispersing property.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a gel composition which has an excellent skin whitening effect and shows high storage stability even when ascorbic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative, and a salt of an ascorbic acid derivative is blended, and to provide a pack cosmetic using the gel composition. The gel composition, which comprises the following components (A)-(D): (A) a tamarind seed polysaccharide; (B) a polyhydric alcohol; (C) at least one or more of ascorbic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative, and a salt of an ascorbic acid derivative; and (D) water.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an esterification reaction product having high water-holding properties and pigment-dispersing properties. [Solving means] The esterification reaction product according to the present invention is obtained by esterifying dipentaerythritol and a 12-hydroxystearic acid polymer and has a hydroxyl value of 20 to 70 mg KOH/g and an acid value of 3 mg KOH/g or less.

Abstract: A moisturizing composition comprising a trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol, lecithin and 3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol, wherein lecithin: the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol+3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:1,000 to 1:1 (weight ratio) and the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol:3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:10 to 20:1 (weight ratio), various bases containing the moisturizing composition, and a cosmetic or external preparation containing the moisturizing composition. The moisturizing composition, bases, and cosmetic and external preparation are excellent in moisturizing properties, and have good stability.

Abstract: A moisturizing composition comprising a trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol, lecithin and 3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol, wherein lecithin:the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol+3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:1,000 to 1:1 (weight ratio) and the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol:3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:10 to 20:1 (weight ratio), various bases containing the moisturizing composition, and a cosmetic or external preparation containing the moisturizing composition. The moisturizing composition, bases, and cosmetic and external preparation are excellent in moisturizing properties, and have good stability.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling resistance welding defines a weld time for series welding as a plurality of (e.g., two) weld periods. In one embodiment, a control successively switches a bidirectional switch in a first polarity during the first weld period so that welding current flows through workpieces of different metals in one direction by passing through a series of welding points of the workpieces. In the second weld period, the control successively switches the bidirectional switch in the reversed polarity so that welding current flows through the workpieces in the other direction so as to compensate for Pertier effect on the welding points. A polarity changing technique is used to minimize welding energy loss in shifting weld periods for better weld quality. In another embodiment, thyristors are controlled such that they are fired in the second half cycle of the supply voltage at an angle smaller than the firing angle in the first half cycle.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a control system for an automobile. An automobile control system according to the present invention is provided in an automobile and includes control devices for controlling the automobile in accordance with data on a control characteristic, and a rewritable storage device for storing a plurality of pieces of data on the control characteristics of the control devices and different drivers in corresponding relationship. In response to an input from any particular driver, data on control characteristic corresponding to the particular driver is read from the storage when the particular driver who has input data is the one stored in the storage, and the data is delivered to the control devices. The data on the control characteristic in the storage which the particular driver specifics can be corrected arbitrarily in accordance with a correcting input.

Abstract: A control apparatus for an automobile is provided with a system manager, which initiates and manages the operation of units for controlling and operating various devices and accessories installed in the automobile. The system manager is coupled with a card unit, in which a card is inserted. Such a card has an identification code ID of a user and a code indicating that the card is registered in advance. The system manager has a list of codes of cards registered. If a card inserted is confirmed to be correct and valid by the ID and the registration code, the system manager executes a predetermined processing operation and produces a set-up instruction signal. Upon receipt of this set-up instruction signal, operations of the control units for the devices and accessories are initiated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a control parameter of a controlled device, such as the idle speed of an internal combustion engine, permits the setting of the control parameter in a tamper-proof manner. A control unit receives an adjustment value in the form of a compensation signal from an adjusting device, such as a potentiometer, during an adjustment mode and calculates a control value to control the parameter of the controlled device. When adjustment of the control parameter is complete, a normal mode is entered in which the calculated control value is stored in a non-volatile memory for use in controlling the controlled device, and the control unit ignores further signals received from the adjusting device.

Abstract: An engine control system has a CPU (central processing unit), a ROM (read-only memory) and a RAM (random-access memory) backed up by a power supply. Only in the case where the difference between the data in the RAM and that in the ROM is within a predetermined range will the engine control inputs be regulated by use of the data in the RAM.