Abstract: An ischemia control device is connected to a control unit that receives inputs from sensors and other surgical devices that senses patient conditions. The control unit uses the data inputs, as well as direct inputs from the medical operators, to output opening and closing instructions to the ischemia control device. The actuator on the ischemia control device receives the opening and closing instructions and manipulates the ischemia control device. The ischemia control device can be automatically operated using the sensed information to intermittently and alternately achieve ischemia of the organs and reperfuse the organs and, thereby, protect the organs from being damaged by the ischemia.

Abstract: An electronic control unit is connected to a network in an in-vehicle network system. The electronic control unit includes a first control circuit and a second control circuit. The first control circuit is connected to the network via the second control circuit. The second control circuit performs a first determination process on a frame to determine conformity of the frame with a first rule. Upon determining that the frame conforms to the first rule, the second control circuit transmits the frame to the first control circuit. The first control circuit performs a second determination process on the frame to determine conformity of the frame with a second rule. The second rule is different from the first rule.

Abstract: In various embodiments, degradation of epoxy within packages for ultraviolet light-emitting devices is reduced or substantially eliminated via package venting, prevention of transmission of ultraviolet light to one or more regions of epoxy utilized in the package, and/or utilization of packaging schemes that reduce or avoid utilization of epoxy and/or specific metals.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a 2-alkenylamine compound efficiently and at low cost, using a primary or secondary amine compound and a 2-alkenyl compound as the starting materials therefor. The 2-alkenylamine compound is produced by adding Bronsted acid when 2-alkenylating by reacting the primary or secondary amine compound with the 2-alkenyl compound, and 2-alkenylating in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complexing agent and a transition metal precursor stabilized by a monovalent anionic five-membered conjugated diene.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a 2-alkenylamine compound efficiently and at low cost, using a primary or secondary amine compound and a 2-alkenyl compound as the starting materials therefor. The 2-alkenyleamine compound is produced by 2-alkenylating a primary or secondary amine compound, using a specified 2-alkenylating agent and in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complexing agent and a transition metal precursor stabilized by a monovalent anionic five-membered conjugated diene.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a ligand for an asymmetric synthesis catalyst; and a process for producing an ?-alkenyl cyclic compound using the ligand. Specifically disclosed are: a ligand for an asymmetric synthesis catalyst, which is represented by any one of formulae (1) to (4) [wherein R1 represents —Cl or —Br; R2 represents —CH3 or —CF3; and R3 represents —CH2—CH?CH2 or —H]; and a process for producing an ?-alkenyl cyclic compound using the ligand.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a 2-alkenylamine compound efficiently and at low cost, using a primary or secondary amine compound and a 2-alkenyl compound as the starting materials therefor. The 2-alkenyleamine compound is produced by 2-alkenylating a primary or secondary amine compound, using a specified 2-alkenylating agent and in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complexing agent and a transition metal precursor stabilized by a monovalent anionic five-membered conjugated diene.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a 2-alkenylamine compound efficiently and at low cost, using a primary or secondary amine compound and a 2-alkenyl compound as the starting materials therefor. The 2-alkenylamine compound is produced by adding Bronsted acid when 2-alkenylating by reacting the primary or secondary amine compound with the 2-alkenyl compound, and 2-alkenylating in the presence of a catalyst comprising a complexing agent and a transition metal precursor stabilized by a monovalent anionic five-membered conjugated diene.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a ligand for an asymmetric synthesis catalyst; and a process for producing an ?-alkenyl cyclic compound using the ligand. Specifically disclosed are: a ligand for an asymmetric synthesis catalyst, which is represented by any one of formulae (1) to (4) [wherein R1 represents —Cl or —Br; R2 represents —CH3 or —CF3; and R3 represents —CH2—CH?CH2 or —H]; and a process for producing an ?-alkenyl cyclic compound using the ligand.

Abstract: An air breather structure for an automatic transmission. The structure includes a transmission case housing a power train accommodating a plurality of friction engagement devices, and an extension case housing a rotational member. The extension case and the transmission case are united with each other to constitute an automatic transmission housing. A breather chamber is located upside the automatic transmission housing in a state where the automatic transmission is mounted in a vehicle, and formed with an air vent for communication with outside air. An end wall is provided for partitioning the transmission case and the extension case therebetween to define a transmission case-side space and an extension case-side space.

Abstract: An air breather structure for an automatic transmission. The structure includes a transmission case housing a power train accommodating a plurality of friction engagement devices, and an extension case housing a rotational member. The extension case and the transmission case are united with each other to constitute an automatic transmission housing. A breather chamber is located upside the automatic transmission housing in a state where the automatic transmission is mounted in a vehicle, and formed with an air vent for communication with outside air. An end wall is provided for partitioning the transmission case and the extension case therebetween to define a transmission case-side space and an extension case-side space.

Abstract: A one-dimensional coordination polymer having a linear structure and represented by general formula (I) given below: where M denotes copper or nickel, X denotes a halogen atom, R denotes a pyrazine derivative represented by general formula (II) given below, and n is an integer: where each of Z1 and Z2, which may be the same or different, denotes an atomic group required for forming a carbon ring by joining with a methylene chain the carbon atoms in the 2-position and 3-position or the carbon atoms in the 5-position and 6-position of the pyrazine ring, and * denotes the binding position with M included in general formula (I).

Abstract: A cyclopentadienyl ruthenium (II) complex or (iv) complex having an ?-imino acid type ligand or an ?-amino acid type ligand.

Abstract: A plurality of memory cells corresponding to an address space larger than 2n and smaller than 2(n+1), an invalid address detecting circuit, and an invalid signal outputting circuit are comprised. Upon command input, the invalid address detecting circuit invalidates a command in the case where the invalid address detecting circuit detects a fact that an address signal supplied from exterior indicates an invalid address space. Therefore, at the time of invalid address supply, internal circuits are not activated and an erroneous write or erase operation can be prevented. Since the internal circuits do not operate, power consumption can be reduced substantially. The invalid signal outputting circuit outputs an invalid signal by receiving the fact of invalid address signal detection by the invalid address detecting circuit. Therefore, a system unit mounting the semiconductor memory device can easily recognize that the invalid address signal has been supplied to the semiconductor memory device.

Abstract: The evacuation and inert gas introduction apparatus capable of quickly switching over between the evacuation state and the inert gas introduction state, is provided for a synthesizing device for molecular asymmetrical catalysts. The evacuation line is connected to a vacuum pump via a cock and solvent trap. The inert gas introduction line is connected to an argon gas cylinder via a cock. The vacuum cavity is provided at a tip end of the housing of the three-way cock, and thus the inside plug is attracted towards the vacuum cavity. The evacuation line is connected to the first port of the three-way cock, the inert gas introduction line is connected to the second port and the each reaction chamber of the synthesizing apparatus is connected to the third port. As the rotation angle of the inside plug is changed, the connection state of the line is switched.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a solvent distillation apparatus capable of preparing a highly pure anoxic, dehydrated solvent. A distilling flask is connected to a vacuum double-barrel fractionating column by a glass flange. The upper end of the fractionating column is connected to a middle portion of a reflux condenser. The upper end of the reflux condenser is provided with an outlet for a purge gas, and the lower end thereof is connected to a condensate reservoir. The base of the condensate reservoir is connected to the fractionating column near a lower end thereof via a Young cock, and also connected to a collecting flask via a Young cock and a glass flange. An immersion tube is used to blow an inactive gas into a base portion of the condensate reservoir. The fractionating column, the reflux condenser and the condensate reservoir are integrated as one body.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a solvent distillation apparatus capable of preparing a highly pure anoxic, dehydrated solvent. A distilling flask is connected to a vacuum double-barrel fractionating column by a glass flange. The upper end of the fractionating column is connected to a middle portion of a reflux condenser. The upper end of the reflux condenser is provided with an outlet for a purge gas, and the lower end thereof is connected to a condensate reservoir. The base of the condensate reservoir is connected to the fractionating column near a lower end thereof via a Young cock, and also connected to a collecting flask via a Young cock and a glass flange. An immersion tube is used to blow an inactive gas into a base portion of the condensate reservoir. The fractionating column, the reflux condenser and the condensate reservoir are integrated as one body.

Abstract: The evacuation and inert gas introduction apparatus capable of quickly switching over between the evacuation state and the inert gas introduction state, is provided for a synthesizing device for molecular asymmetrical catalysts. The evacuation line is connected to a vacuum pump via a cock and solvent trap. The inert gas introduction line is connected to an argon gas cylinder via a cock. The vacuum cavity is provided at a tip end of the housing of the three-way cock, and thus the inside plug is attracted towards the vacuum cavity. The evacuation line is connected to the first port of the three-way cock, the inert gas introduction line is connected to the second port and the each reaction chamber of the synthesizing apparatus is connected to the third port. As the rotation angle of the inside plug is changed, the connection state of the line is switched.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing an optically active &bgr;-hydroxy sulfonic acid compound comprising hydrogenating a &bgr;-keto sulfonic acid compound represented by formula 1: where R1 represents an alkyl or a phenyl group, which may be substituted, and R2 represents sodium or an alkyl group, in an acidic solvent, in the presence of an asymmetric catalyst comprising a complex of bivalent Ru, having 2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl as a ligand, to produce a compound represented by formula 2: where R1 and R2 are as defined above, and * designates an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing an optically active hydroxyalkylphosphonate represented by the formula (4), which comprises asymmetrically hydrogenating an oxoalkylphosphonate represented by the formula (1) using, as a catalyst, a ruthenium-optically active phosphine complex represented by the formula (2).