Abstract: The image forming apparatus comprises a photoconductor, a latent electrostatic image forming unit for forming a latent electrostatic image on the photoconductor, a developing unit for developing the latent electrostatic image using a developer comprising a toner to form a visible image, a transfer unit for transferring the visible image to a recording medium, a cleaning unit for removing the developer remained on the photoconductor surface and a developer amount detection unit for detecting developer amount adhering to the photoconductor surface by a reflecting photosensor, wherein the developer stirring time per copy when one copy is made from an original, is 2 to 6 times the developer stirring time per copy when two or more copies are made from the original, wherein the toner comprises at least a binder resin and a wax, and the dynamic frictional coefficient of the toner is 0.15 to 0.45.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising: a first step of successively forming a silicon oxide film and a silicon nitride film on a silicon substrate, followed by forming a silicon nitride oxide film or a multilayered film containing the silicon nitride oxide film on the silicon nitride film; a second step of forming a photoresist film having an opening portion located at the position corresponding to an element isolation area of the silicon substrate on the silicon nitride film or the multilayered film according to a photolithography method; a third step of forming a trench having a pair of tapered side surface portions on the confronting side surfaces thereof on the silicon nitride oxide film or the multilayered film by using the photoresist film as a mask, the tapered side surface portions being inclined toward the substrate side so as to approach each other; and a fourth step of patterning the silicon nitride film and the silicon oxide film by dry etching by using the photoresist fi

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus main body for containing sheets in the inside thereof includes: a first cover and a second cover which are openable and closable; and a detecting sensor for detecting an opening and closing of the first cover. The detecting sensor does not detect closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is opened and detects closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is closed.

Abstract: A position change section of a processing device changes the position of a treatment object, at the time of performing a process by a process section, to correspond to a predetermined position in conformity to the treatment object. An inspection device inspects the occurrence of a defect on the treatment object having been subjected to processes by a plurality of processing devices. Then an analyzing process for specifying in which processing device the defect occurred is carried out based on (i) positional information of the treatment object, in each of the processing devices, and (ii) defect information defected by the inspection device. With this arrangement, during the process of manufacture of treatment objects, it is possible to precisely specify which processing device or processing device group caused the defect, without performing processes such as attaching, to the treatment object, information regarding processing devices which have conducted processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aminopyridine compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a salt thereof and an Syk inhibitor containing the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. Here, X1, X2, X3, Z, Y1, Y2 represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, R, R1, R5, R6 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc., and R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group, —CpH2(p-1)(Ra1)(Ra2)—O—Ra3, —C(?O)—Rd1, a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, —N(Rh1)(Rh2), etc. The aminopyridine compound of the present invention has not only high Syk inhibitory activity but also properties to selectively inhibit Syk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a honeycomb film made of a biodegradable polymer which has biodegradation properties as an anti-adhesion membrane for preventing adhesion after an operation, is excellent in handling properties, and exhibits a satisfactory adhesion preventive effect stably over a desired period of time, and to a production process of the same. Above all, the invention provides an anti-adhesion membrane of a honeycomb film made of polylactic acid as a biodegradable polymer and a phospholipid and a production process of the same.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus main body for containing sheets in the inside thereof includes: a first cover and a second cover which are openable and closable; and a detecting sensor for detecting an opening and closing of the first cover. The detecting sensor does not detect closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is opened and detects closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is closed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling morphological growth of neurons by specifically controlling the surface configuration of a substrate. There is also provided a neuron culture substrate necessary for application of the method and neurons controlled in morphological growth. The method for culturing neurons include, providing a culture medium and neurons on a cell culture substrate 1 and culturing the neurons in corresponding culture conditions, wherein the culture surface of the cell culture substrate 1 has a plurality of protrusions 4, and the shape, interval or both is controlled to control morphological growth of the neurons.

Abstract: A pelvis correction apparatus is disclosed, by which appropriate pelvis correction therapy is performed with application of sufficient pressing force at a predetermined angle to a patient by simple operation irrespective of therapist's skill. The apparatus includes a bed, pressing bars which moves from both sides of the bed toward a pelvis of the patient on the bed with a predetermined inclination angle, the pressing bars having pressing members on one ends, the pressing members brought into contact with the patient to convey pressing force to the pelvis, and a member for urging the movement of the pressing bars.

Abstract: A solution having a polymer dissolved in a hydrophobic organic solvent is cast on a substrate, said organic solvent is evaporated in a moist atmosphere to condense moisture contained in an atmosphere prevailing on a surface of said cast solution into micro-droplets, said micro-droplets are dispersed on the surface of said cast solution or in said cast solution into a close-packed structure, said micro-droplets, condensed and dispersed on the surface of said cast solution or in said cast solution, are evaporated to obtain a porous honeycomb structure with said droplets used as casts, and said porous honeycomb structure is at least bisected by peeling in a thickness direction, thereby obtaining honeycomb structures wherein micro-pillars or anisotropic micro-pillars are regularly formed and arranged by said bisection on the peeled sections.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus main body for containing sheets in the inside thereof includes: a first cover and a second cover which are openable and closable; and a detecting sensor for detecting an opening and closing of the first cover. The detecting sensor does not detect closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is opened and detects closing of the first cover when the first cover is closed in a state in which the second cover is closed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising: a first step of successively forming a silicon oxide film and a silicon nitride film on a silicon substrate, followed by forming a silicon nitride oxide film or a multilayered film containing the silicon nitride oxide film on the silicon nitride film; a second step of forming a photoresist film having an opening portion located at the position corresponding to an element isolation area of the silicon substrate on the silicon nitride film or the multilayered film according to a photolithography method; a third step of forming a trench having a pair of tapered side surface portions on the confronting side surfaces thereof on the silicon nitride oxide film or the multilayered film by using the photoresist film as a mask, the tapered side surface portions being inclined toward the substrate side so as to approach each other; and a fourth step of patterning the silicon nitride film and the silicon oxide film by dry etching by using the photoresist film

Abstract: A copolymer having excellent blood compatibility comprising an alkoxyalkyl (meth)acrylate and a comonomer having a basic functional group, a surface treating agent for blood filter using the same, and blood filter coated with the same on the surface thereof. The copolymer is useful as blood filter material for efficiently removing leucocytes and platelets while preventing damages of blood components at the time of blood filtration to a low level.

Abstract: A control system for an image forming device includes a sensor mounted on an optical path unobstructed by elements that are subject to wear for detecting a time varying signal representing reflected light from both a photoconductive element and a transfer sheet internal to the image forming device, a memory storing reference values, and a controller to control an image forming operation based on the reference values stored in the memory and the time-varying signal received from the sensor. The controller reads the time-varying signal from the sensor and compares the time-varying signal read to the reference values to determine a condition of the image forming device.

Abstract: A pelvis correction apparatus is disclosed, by which appropriate pelvis correction therapy is performed with application of sufficient pressing force at a predetermined angle to a patient by simple operation irrespective of therapist's skill The apparatus includes a bed, pressing bars which moves from both sides of the bed toward a pelvis of the patient on the bed with a predetermined inclination angle, the pressing bars having pressing members on one ends, the pressing members brought into contact with the patient to convey pressing force to the pelvis, and a member for urging the movement of the pressing bars.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-flammable heat-resistant resin composition that is provided with (A) modified polyamideimide resin, (B) thermosetting resin and (C) organic phosphor-based compound, and a cured film, obtained from the non-flammable heat-resistant resin composition, exerts a storage elastic modulus of 700 MPa or less, a coefficient of thermal expansion of 5×10?3/K or less and an internal stress of 20 MPa or less, in a temperature range of 25 to 250° C., and the present invention also relates to an adhesive film using the resin composition.

Abstract: A composite metallic material 1 according to the invention is used for, e.g., electrolytic capacitors, and includes a metallic material substrate 10 and a high polymer thin layer 11 having a fine pattern 12 formed on at least one surface of the substrate 10 by self-organization. This high polymer thin film 11 is formed by, for example, drying hydrophobic organic solvent solution of high polymer compound. By subjecting this composite metallic material 1 to etching processing, etching pits are formed uniformly with high density based on the fine pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides the miniaturization and weight reduction of the multi-layer circuit board and improvement in the processability thereof. The multi-layer circuit board comprises a substrate 10, on at least one surface of a substrate 10, a first electrical conductive circuit (metal plating film 30) disposed on the substrate 10, an resin layer 20 disposed on the first electrical conductive circuit and a second electrical conductive circuit (metal plating film 30) disposed on the resin layer. The resin layer 20 is composed of a resin compound including benzocyclobutene resin, particulate inorganic filler and ultraviolet absorbent.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus comprises a photoconductor, a latent electrostatic image forming unit for forming a latent electrostatic image on the photoconductor, a developing unit for developing the latent electrostatic image using a developer comprising a toner to form a visible image, a transfer unit for transferring the visible image to a recording medium, a cleaning unit for removing the developer remained on the photoconductor surface and a developer amount detection unit for detecting developer amount adhering to the photoconductor surface by a reflecting photosensor, wherein the developer stirring time per copy when one copy is made from an original, is 2 to 6 times the developer stirring time per copy when two or more copies are made from the original, wherein the toner comprises at least a binder resin and a wax, and the dynamic frictional coefficient of the toner is 0.15 to 0.45.

Abstract: A composite metallic material 1 according to the invention is used for, e.g., electrolytic capacitors, and includes a metallic material substrate 10 and a high polymer thin layer 11 having a fine pattern 12 formed on at least one surface of the substrate 10 by self-organization. This high polymer thin film 11 is formed by, for example, drying hydrophobic organic solvent solution of high polymer compound. By subjecting this composite metallic material 1 to etching processing, etching pits are formed uniformly with high density based on the fine pattern.