Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a multilayer body including dielectric layers and internal electrodes alternately laminated therein, and two end surfaces opposing each other in a length direction, and two side surfaces opposing each other in a width direction, and two external electrodes respectively on the two end surfaces of the multilayer body. At least one of two opposed main surfaces of the multilayer ceramic capacitor includes raised portions provided respectively on one side and another side with a middle portion of the main surface interposed therebetween. The raised portions are each raised to become thicker in the lamination direction from the middle portion toward an outer periphery of the main surface.

Abstract: A mold structure used to form a molded object having an undercut portion includes a fixed mold as a first mold having a first molding surface for molding an obverse surface of the molded object; a slide core having an undercut molding surface used to mold the undercut portion as part of the obverse surface of the molded object; and a movable mold as a second mold having a second molding surface used to mold the reverse surface of the molded object. The first molding surface and the undercut molding surface form a cavity surface. A step is formed between the first molding surface and the second molding surface at a parting position between the fixed mold and the slide core on the cavity surface.

Abstract: A mold structure used to form a molded object having an undercut portion includes a fixed mold as a first mold having a first molding surface for molding an obverse surface of the molded object; a slide core having an undercut molding surface used to mold the undercut portion as part of the obverse surface of the molded object; and a movable mold as a second mold having a second molding surface used to mold the reverse surface of the molded object. The first molding surface and the undercut molding surface form a cavity surface. A step is formed between the first molding surface and the second molding surface at a parting position between the fixed mold and the slide core on the cavity surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbon nanotube-rich resin composition containing a granulated carbon nanotube in a large amount, in which the scattering property of the carbon nanotube is greatly reduced, the workability (such as processibility and handlability) is improved, and other physical properties such as wettability/dispersibility (with polymer matrix), conductivity and mechanical properties are significantly improved. The disclosed carbon nanotube-rich resin composition contains a carbon nanotube coated with a thermoplastic resin as a binder, wherein a carbon nanotube in an amount of 100 to 1500 parts by weight is combined with respect to 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: An illuminating device is provided which is capable of being used for a variety of illuminating applications by combining panel cases housing surface light emitting bodies and of realizing light modulation control in a state in which each panel case is being combined. To one end of a long panel case 1 housing the surface light emitting body is connected a hub case 2 housing a power module and to the other end of the panel case 1 are sequentially connected panel case each having same configuration as the panel case 1, in series, via a connector. Driving power is supplied to a power module housed in the panel case of each of sets made up of the serially connected body and light modulation for the surface light emitting bodies housed in the panel cases of each set is exerted independently by the power module housed in the each hub case of each set.

Abstract: The apparatus is provided with a plurality of lighting devices whose light sources are one or more solid light emitting elements which are supplied with current from a single direct-current power source, lit, and driven respectively, a single main controller 2 which generates a control signal for controlling dimming with regard to the above-mentioned plurality of lighting devices 8, and a sub-controller 7, assuming the above-mentioned lighting devices 8 to be a unit, being provided corresponding to a lighting device for each unit as mentioned above, and controlling dimming of the lighting device for each unit as mentioned above based on the control signal sent from the above-mentioned main controller 2, respectively.

Abstract: An inspection machine by compression for inspecting a ceramic sample (1), in which the ceramic sample (1) is disposed in a cylindrical container (8) via an elastic sheet (9), and the ceramic sample (1) is compressed by a hydrostatic-pressure-applying medium injected between the cylindrical container (8) and the elastic sheet (9). A rubber material having a thickness of 5 mm or less and a hardness of 30-50° is employed as the elastic sheet (9). Since the elastic sheet interposed was made thin and given a predetermined hardness to eliminate pressure decrease almost completely, pressurization can be conducted with high accuracy even under low pressure.

Abstract: New isoquinoline derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts represented by the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic ring which may be substituted, and n shows 0, 1 or 2, have an inhibitory activity against apoptotic neuronal cell death. These compounds are useful for agents of prevention and treatment of neuronal neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral ischemic injury such as stroke, and peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Particular hexahydropyrano [3,2-b] [1,4] benzothiazine derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salts thereof. ##STR1## The compounds can facilitate the metabolic turnover of inositol phospholipids at a hippocampus playing an important part in memory, and improve cerebral function leading the memory. The compounds can be utilized as agents for activating brain metabolism and improving cerebral function.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises the steps of forming a polysilicon spacer on an after-oxide film on a semiconductor substrate, doping the polysilicon spacer by ion-implanting an impurity such as phosphorus, thermally diffusing the impurity into the polysilicon spacer, and eliminating the polysilicon spacer in part by etching. A semiconductor device manufactured by this method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel alprenolol derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## and hydrochlorides thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A multicylinder internal combustion engine includes a pair of camshafts, a pair of driven pulleys fixed to ends of the camshafts, a crankshaft, a driver pulley fixed to an end of the crankshaft, and a single endless belt trained around the driven pulleys and the driver pulley. A rotation sensor for detecting the rotation of the engine is disposed between a fixed engine member and the one of the driven pulleys around which a portion of the endless belt subject to greater tension is trained. A distributor is coupled coaxially to an opposite end of the camshaft to which said one driven pulley is fixed.

Abstract: A device for mounting fuel injection systems and particularly fuel injection nozzles and a fuel supply manifold. The device includes U-shaped structures having coaxial, spaced holes into which are mounted fuel injection nozzles. The fuel supply manifold is fixed to the structure such that it is in alignment with the nozzles to provide fuel thereto. The nozzles are mounted and sealed by resilient members positioned and compressed within the coaxial holes to provide vibration isolation, thermal isolation and accommodation of dimensional control anomolies in what is therefore allowed to be crudely fabricated components.

Abstract: A secondary air introducing apparatus for introducing secondary air into the exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a secondary air introducing passage connected between the air cleaner and the exhaust manifold of the engine, a check valve in the passage arranged to operate in response to pulsation pressure in the exhaust manifold to supply clean secondary air thereto, a first expansion chamber interposed in the passage on an upstream side of the check valve, and a second expansion chamber interposed in the passage on an upstream side of the first chamber. At least the check valve and the first chamber are fixedly mounted on the intake manifold.

Abstract: A rotator assembly for a poppet valve employed in an internal combustion engine employs a garter spring mounted in a circular groove concentric with the valve axis. A rotator plate rests on the garter spring so that the plate turns incrementally through a small arc each time the valve completes its opening and closing cycle. Concentric coil compression springs resist opening movement of the poppet valve and both of these springs are supported by a valve retainer which rests on the rotator plate. The lower ends of both springs are supported at the same elevation and the springs are centralized by means of integral fingers struck from the retainer ring to hold one or both springs in central position.

Abstract: An exhaust port liner for an internal combustion engine is formed of thin wall heat resistant material and is provided with an entrance opening at one side to receive exhaust gases discharged from an engine combustion chamber. A poppet type valve which closes against a stationary seat has a portion which extends through the entrance opening of the liner and also through an aperture in a wall of the liner. This aperture may also receive a portion of the valve stem guide and the liner may be fixed to the valve stem guide in the region of said aperture. The liner has a discharge opening and a support flange supporting the liner encircles the discharge opening. A peripheral layer of heat insulating material may be provided on the liner and this heat insulating material may be confined within a shell forming a part of the liner.

Abstract: A rotator assembly for a poppet valve employed in an internal combustion engine employs a garter spring mounted in a circular groove concentric with the valve axis. A rotator plate rests on the garter spring so that the plate turns incrementally through a small arc each time the valve completes its opening and closing cycle. Concentric coil compression springs resist opening movement of the poppet valve and both of these springs are supported by a valve retainer which rests on the rotator plate. The lower ends of both springs are supported at the same elevation and the springs are centralized by means of integral fingers struck from the retainer ring to hold one or both springs in central position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liner for an exhaust port system of an internal combustion engine for reducing heat loss from the exhaust gas to facilitate combustion of unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and oxidation of unburned carbon monoxide (CO). The exhaust port liner is rigidly secured at one end thereof to the exhaust port and is supported at its other end by means of a peripheral sealing ring to provide an airtight liner which is free sliding at said other end to accommodate expansion and contraction of the exhaust port liner by the exhaust gas passing therethrough.

Abstract: An exhaust port liner for an internal combustion engine is formed of thin wall heat resistant material and is provided with an entrance opening at one side to receive exhaust gases discharged from an engine combustion chamber. A poppet type valve which closes against a stationary seat has a portion which extends through the entrance opening of the liner and also through an aperture in a wall of the liner. This aperture may also receive a portion of the valve stem guide and the liner may be fixed to the valve stem guide in the region of said aperture. The liner has a discharge opening and a support flange supporting the liner encircles the discharge opening. A peripheral layer of heat insulating material may be provided on the liner and this heat insulating material may be confined within a shell forming a part of the liner.

Abstract: An exhaust port liner for an internal combustion engine has an entrance opening at one side into which exhaust gases are directed by means of a cylindrical sleeve fixed relative to the exhaust valve seat. A portion of the poppet type exhaust valve extends through the sleeve and into the entrance opening. The liner is inserted into the exhaust port from the discharge end of the exhaust port. The liner is secured to the valve stem guide and is also supported near its discharge opening. The sleeve may be fixed to an insulating ring abutting the valve seat, or the sleeve may be threaded directly to the valve seat.