Abstract: A plurality of resistance-imparting portions (34A to 34E) are disposed adjacent to each other. A first contraction flow portion forming one of the resistance-imparting portions (34A to 34E) adjacent to each other is in communication with an enlarged diameter portion forming another resistance-imparting portion. First contraction flow portions (32AH to 32DH) forming the resistance-imparting portions (34A to 34E) adjacent to each other are disposed at different positions in a direction in which an outer frame member (31) extends.

Abstract: A sound wave signal processing apparatus may include: an extraction unit configured to extract, from a sound wave signal, a plurality of frequency signals indicating respective frequency components of a plurality of frequency bands including different set frequencies; a setting unit configured to set a set frequency of the extraction unit on the basis of a comparison result between output levels of the frequency signals of the different set frequencies extracted by the extraction unit; and a detection unit configured to detect a formant frequency band including a formant frequency in the sound wave signal on the basis of a comparison result group between the output levels of the frequency signals of the different set frequencies extracted by the extraction unit, a setting history of the set frequency of the extraction unit by the setting unit, and a frequency characteristic of the extraction unit.

Abstract: By using a boric acid-resistant anion exchange resin as the anion exchange resin used in a demineralizer that purifies the primary cooling water in a pressurized-water reactor power plant, even when a boric acid-containing primary cooling water is brought into contact with the anion exchange resin disposed in the demineralizer, the generation of breaking or cracking in the anion exchange resin can be prevented.

Abstract: A filtration and demineralization apparatus 10 including a vessel 20 in a form of a body of revolution; a hollow columnar body 40 that is located in an internal space of the vessel 20, one end 40a of the columnar body being connected to an inner surface of the vessel 20 along an entire circumference of the end, and the other end 40b of the columnar body forming an opening; and a partition plate 44 that is connected to the other end 40b of the hollow columnar body along an entire circumference of the other end 40b, the partition plate being configured to separate an inside space or an outside space of the hollow columnar body 40 as an independent space in the vessel. The partition plate 44 has a circulation port 43 that allows water that is to be treated to pass therethrough.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel therapeutic agent for chronic pain. The therapeutic agent for chronic pain comprises aripiprazole as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A condensate filtering device of the present invention comprises a simulation unit which is able to simulate operating conditions being the same as operating conditions of a main body of an actual condensate filtering device and sample a hollow fiber membrane easily. The condensate filtering device comprises a unit evaluating properties of a hollow fiber membrane provided with a main body of the condensate filtering device containing a first hollow fiber membrane module in which filtration of condensate and air scrubbing washing are repeated, and equipped with a column containing a second hollow fiber membrane module having a hollow fiber membrane which is the same kind as the hollow fiber membrane of the first hollow fiber membrane module; and a line introducing the condensate for unit which is a branched line from a line introducing the condensate directing to the main body of the condensate filtering device and introduces the condensate into the unit evaluating the properties of the hollow fiber membrane.

Abstract: A filtration and demineralization apparatus that is capable of reducing the cost of the apparatus and building cost by using an apparatus whose height is limited, and that is also capable of ensuring sufficient treatment capacity, as well as good operability, is provided. A filtration and demineralization apparatus 10 comprises a vessel 20 in a form of a body of revolution; a hollow columnar body 40 that is located in an internal space of the vessel 20, one end 40a of the columnar body being connected to an inner surface of the vessel 20 along an entire circumference of the end, and the other end 40b of the columnar body forming an opening; and a partition plate 44 that is connected to the other end 40b of the hollow columnar body along an entire circumference of the other end 40b, the partition plate being configured to separate an inside space or an outside space of the hollow columnar body 40 as an independent space in the vessel.

Abstract: By using a boric acid-resistant anion exchange resin as the anion exchange resin used in a demineralizer that purifies the primary cooling water in a pressurized-water reactor power plant, even when a boric acid-containing primary cooling water is brought into contact with the anion exchange resin disposed in the demineralizer, the generation of breaking or cracking in the anion exchange resin can be prevented.

Abstract: A condensate filtering device of the present invention comprises a simulation unit which is able to simulate operating conditions being the same as operating conditions of a main body of an actual condensate filtering device and sample a hollow fiber membrane easily. The condensate filtering device comprises a unit evaluating properties of a hollow fiber membrane provided with a main body of the condensate filtering device containing a first hollow fiber membrane module in which filtration of condensate and air scrubbing washing are repeated, and equipped with a column containing a second hollow fiber membrane module having a hollow fiber membrane which is the same kind as the hollow fiber membrane of the first hollow fiber membrane module; and a line introducing the condensate for unit which is a branched line from a line introducing the condensate directing to the main body of the condensate filtering device and introduces the condensate into the unit evaluating the properties of the hollow fiber membrane.

Abstract: A method used during the manufacturing of a device of an optical pickup device for bonding and fixing drive coils to a lens holder or other parts of a drive device. The optical pickup device has a lens holder and a magnetic drive device for driving the lens holder in a tracking direction and a focusing direction, the magnetic drive device having a permanent magnet and drive coils fixed to the lens holder. The method includes providing a fuse wire having a wire and a fuse coating covering the wire, pressing the fuse wire on the lens holder at a predetermined position, energizing the fuse wire in the pressed position to melt the fuse coating, and curing the melt fuse coating to bond and fix the fuse wire to the lens holder to form the drive coils. Alternatively, the fuse wire may be melt first and then pressed to the desired position of the lens holder.

Abstract: A baffle plate 17 inside an oil pan 16 attached to the lower part of an engine cylinder block is spherically shaped so as to bulge upward, and oil dropping holes are formed in low positions in this baffle plate 17. Return oil flow from the engine lubricating operation drops from the engine onto the baffle plate and travels along the baffle plate toward the walls of the oil pan, this travel facilitating removal of air which became mixed with the oil during the lubricating operation. Oil dropping holes are formed in low positions in the baffle plate to communicate the oil return to the pool of same in the oil pan. In addition, beads 19 that direct oil flow toward the oil dropping holes are provided on baffle plate 17. In addition to eliminating poor engine lubrication operation due to air entrapped in the lubricating oil by helping rid the oil of the air, the spherically shaped baffle plate has enhanced resistance to cracking under loading imposed thereon.

Abstract: An oil strainer head is attached to an oil suction pipe using a machined bulge flange in the pipe. A connection flange on the oil strainer head is fitted over the lower end of the pipe below the bulge flange. The bulge flange is then crimped in an outward curve to deform the connection flange into a corresponding outward curve captured within the crimped lower end. This structure eliminates the need for reinforcement and welding and produces a strong, non-leaking joint that reduces the number of parts and manufacturing operations.

Abstract: A blowby gas-returning structure for an engine which is adapted to provide smooth returning of a blowby gas, and to provide a light-weight or compact engine. The blowby gas-returning structure is provided with passage-forming object or wall in order to continue blowby gas passages without interruption. Further, the cylinder block may be provided with void space sections which share space with the blowby gas passages and the cylinder head-mounting bolt holes. In addition, the blowby gas passage in the cylinder head may be disposed offset substantially midway along the length thereof.