Abstract: A separation unit is a configuration that is arranged vertically, and thus bubbles generating from the electrode will not negatively influence the contact location between the transfer membrane and separation unit. An anode (32) is arranged at a position separated by a certain distance in the conveying direction (X) of the transfer membrane (1) from the dispensing part (50a) of an electrophoresis gel chip (50). An insulating electrode cover (35) for setting free bubbles generating from the anode (32) is arranged at an upper part of the anode (32).

Abstract: A biomolecule analyzer (100) includes an arm part (20-23, 66) retaining a transfer membrane (1) that is arranged at a position opposing a first opening (50a), and a drive unit (62-65) that is provided below an anode buffer tank (30), and drives the arm part in a substantially horizontal direction, in which the arm part passes along outer sides of side walls of the anode buffer tank (30), wraps around upper ends of the side walls and links at inner walls of the side wall.

Abstract: A battery-pack-cooling device that cools a battery pack, the battery pack including a plurality of battery modules that are provided in a space enclosed by a case and a cover. The plurality of battery modules are arranged at intervals. The device includes a guiding member provided in the space to cover, from above, an area where the plurality of battery modules are arranged and to guide cooling air generated by a cooling-air-generating unit; and a cooling-air-introducing portion provided to the guiding member and that introduces the cooling air guided by the guiding member into at least one of a space above the battery modules and a space between adjacent ones of the battery modules.

Abstract: A separation unit is a configuration that is arranged vertically, and thus bubbles generating from the electrode will not negatively influence the contact location between the transfer membrane and separation unit. An anode (32) is arranged at a position separated by a certain distance in the conveying direction (X) of the transfer membrane (1) from the dispensing part (50a) of an electrophoresis gel chip (50). An insulating electrode cover (35) for setting free bubbles generating from the anode (32) is arranged at an upper part of the anode (32).

Abstract: Provided is a feature for performing more accurate analysis in a sample separation adsorption method. A gel cassette (22) is provided with a separation medium (19) for separating out a sample by electrophoresis and discharging the sample, a first insulating portion (13a) and a second insulating portion (13b) sandwiching the separation medium, and warping prevention portions (20) that are inserted between the first insulating portion (13a) and the second insulating portion (13b), and that mitigate warping of the first insulating portion (13a) and the second insulating portion (13b).

Abstract: A frame member-equipped transfer film (10) is provided with a transfer film (1) to which a sample separated by electrophoresis is transferred, and a pair of frames (2) that individually support two sides of the transfer film (1), namely a first side of the transfer film (1) and a second side opposite the first side.

Abstract: A biomolecule analyzer (100) includes an arm part (20-23, 66) retaining a transfer membrane (1) that is arranged at a position opposing a first opening (50a), and a drive unit (62-65) that is provided below an anode buffer tank (30), and drives the arm part in a substantially horizontal direction, in which the arm part passes along outer sides of side walls of the anode buffer tank (30), wraps around upper ends of the side walls and links at inner walls of the side wall.

Abstract: A novel technique is provided for automatically performing the separation and transfer of analyte, and subsequent processing. A sample separation/transfer device (100) is a device for separating analyte by way of electrophoresis, dispensing the separated analyte from a dispensing part (50a) inside a buffer tank (30), and transferring the separated analyte to a transfer membrane (1) by way of causing the transfer membrane (1) to abut the dispensing part (50a) and move, in which the device includes a liquid delivery pump (11a, 11b) that replaces the liquid filling the buffer tank (30).

Abstract: A sample separator (1) comprising an accommodation part (10) that accommodates a separation medium for electrophoresis, and a support (20) formed from a porous material. The accommodation part (10) includes an internal space (10c) filled with the separation medium, and is provided with a supply port (10a) and discharge port (10b) that are in communication with the internal space (10c). The support (20) is provided so as to block the discharge port (10b).

Abstract: An automatic electrophoresis apparatus includes: a transfer film supply unit configured to supply a transfer film; a sample transfer unit configured to transfer a sample separated by electrophoresis to the transfer film; a post-processing unit configured to perform processing of the transfer film, to which the sample has been transferred, to obtain a transfer image thereof; and a transporting unit configured to transfer the transfer film along a transporting direction between each of units. The transfer film is provided with guide members that are configured to guide and support along the transporting direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biomolecular analysis device which suitably realizes sample adsorption. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a biomolecular analysis device (1) includes: a sample separating section (5); a pressing tool (6); and a transfer film (7) which is provided between the sample separating section (5) and the pressing tool (6). The pressing tool (6) (i) presses, with a fixed pressure, the transfer film (7) toward a second opening (58) of the sample separating section (5) and (ii) restricts a region which is located between the sample separating section (5) and the second buffer solution tank (4) and in which there is a buffer solution.

Abstract: A sample separation and adsorption appliance (100) includes a negative electrode (2), a positive electrode (3), a sample separation unit (6) that has a first opening (17) opened to a side facing the negative electrode (2) and a second opening (18) opened to a side facing the positive electrode (3), the sample separation unit containing a separation gel (7), and a slit structure (8) including a slit (1) at a position facing the second opening (18). A transfer film (9) is arranged between the second opening (18) and the slit (1).

Abstract: In a medical equipment, a hollow shaft body is made of single-wound or plurally-wound coil line elements, and has a cylindrical tip portion formed on a distal end of the hollow shaft body, and a manipulative grip connected to a proximal side portion of the hollow shaft. At least one of an inner surface mid an outer surface of the hollow shaft, and at least one of an inner surface and outer surface of the tip portion are provided with a screw-like concave-convex streak of projection. The hollow shaft body has a diameter-reduced portion at the manipulative grip having a transparent portion, through which the diameter reduced portion is visible from outside.

Abstract: A sample separation and adsorption appliance (100) includes a negative electrode (2), a positive electrode (3), a sample separation unit (6) that has a first opening (17) opened to a side facing the negative electrode (2) and a second opening (18) opened to a side facing the positive electrode (3), the sample separation unit containing a separation gel (7), and a slit structure (8) including a slit (1) at a position facing the second opening (18). A transfer film (9) is arranged between the second opening (18) and the slit (1).

Abstract: There is provided a medical guidewire which reduces the resistance with a curved guiding catheter, and has improved durability that can keep the resistance reduced for a long time. A core shaft of the medical guidewire has a second cylindrical part, with a smaller diameter than that of a coiled body, on a proximal end side of the coiled body. This second cylindrical part is coated with a hydrophilic material. Further, the hydrophilic material coated on the second cylindrical part has a larger thickness than a hydrophilic material coated on the coiled body.

Abstract: A power source control device for controlling an illuminance of an illuminator by outputting a current for driving the illuminator and by controlling the current, including: a receiver for receiving a wireless signal having a predetermined frequency; a storage section for storing a setting table holding a first code indicating a predetermined device identification code; a control signal generating circuit for comparing a second code included in the wireless signal with the first code to output a control signal when the second code agrees with the first code; and a current outputting circuit for generating and outputting a current according to the control signal generating circuit, wherein the power source control device controls the illuminance of the illuminator according to the wireless signal from a desired wireless signal transmitting device in response to a change of the first coded held in the setting table.

Abstract: A power source control device for controlling an illuminance of an illuminator by outputting a current for driving the illuminator and by controlling the current, including: a receiver for receiving a wireless signal having a predetermined frequency; a storage section for storing a setting table holding a first code indicating a predetermined device identification code; a control signal generating circuit for comparing a second code included in the wireless signal with the first code to output a control signal when the second code agrees with the first code; and a current outputting circuit for generating and outputting a current according to the control signal generating circuit, wherein the power source control device controls the illuminance of the illuminator according to the wireless signal from a desired wireless signal transmitting device in response to a change of the first coded held in the setting table.

Abstract: There is provided a medical guidewire which reduces the resistance with a curved guiding catheter, and has improved durability that can keep the resistance reduced for a long time. A core shaft of the medical guidewire has a second cylindrical part, with a smaller diameter than that of a coiled body, on a proximal end side of the coiled body. This second cylindrical part is coated with a hydrophilic material. Further, the hydrophilic material coated on the second cylindrical part has a larger thickness than a hydrophilic material coated on the coiled body.

Abstract: There is provided a medical guidewire, which is capable of reducing the sliding resistance generated in the case of pulling the medical guidewire inside a catheter, a tubular organ or an intracorporeal tissue, and thus has favorable manipulability for a physician who performs an operation. An area between a proximal end portion of a coiled body and a core shaft is formed in streamlined shape. It is thus possible to reduce the sliding resistance generated in the case of pulling the medical guidewire inside the catheter, the tubular organ or the intracorporeal tissue. Hence it is possible to provide the medical guidewire with favorable manipulability for the physician who performs the operation. It is to be noted that the streamlined shape is preferably formed by use of a brazing material that joins the proximal end portion of the coiled body with the core shaft.

Abstract: A catheter body includes a coil body (10) which is formed by winding or stranding metal wires (12) and having a distal portion (16) and a proximal portion. The distance between coils (12) adjacent to each other in the distal portion (16) is greater than the distance between coils (12) adjacent to each other in the proximal portion (18 or 14). The pitch in the distal portion (16) of the coil body (10) is substantially or nearly the same as the pitch in the proximal portion (18 or 14).