Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus, a controller specifies a time point when a current starts to flow between an edge ring and a DC power supply after beginning an application of a negative DC voltage to the edge ring from the DC power supply. The controller specifies, from a voltage measurement value indicating a voltage of the edge ring at the time point, an estimate of a self-bias voltage of the edge ring generated by a supply of a radio frequency power. The controller sets a sum of an absolute value of the estimate of the self-bias voltage and a set value as an absolute value of the negative DC voltage to be applied to the edge ring by the DC power supply.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion for cosmetics comprising black iron oxide, which has excellent dispersion stability, scarcely causes clogging to a pen type container for a long period of time, achieves good color development as a liquid cosmetic, and is capable of imparting the resulting film with water resistance. The other purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid cosmetic comprising the aqueous dispersion. The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a black iron oxide, water and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose phthalate, wherein the black iron oxide is surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane. The present invention further provides a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion containing the black iron oxide having a surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane.

Abstract: An Sm—Fe—N-based magnetic powder includes particles containing Sm, Fe, and N as main components. The powder has a composition wherein a molar ratio of Sm to Fe (Sm/Fe) is 0.09 or more and 0.25 or less, a molar ratio of N to Fe (N/Fe) is 0.06 or more and 0.30 or less, and a Ca content in the powder is 0.002 mass % or less. When a cumulative 10% particle diameter is represented by D10, a cumulative 50% particle diameter is represented by D50, and a cumulative 90% particle diameter is represented by D90 in a volume-based particle size distribution according to a laser diffraction/scattering method, D50 is 2.0 to 11.0 ?m, and D10, D50, and D90 satisfy a relationship of the following formula: (D90?D10)/D50<1.10. The Sm—Fe—N-based magnetic powder is advantageous in improving coercive force, containing few impurities, and improving the performance and manufacturability of a bonded magnet.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cosmetic containing 1 to 20% by mass of (A) a flake aluminum powder coated with a layer containing a silicon compound; 0.5 to 10% by mass of (B) a polycarboxylic acid-based dispersant having a mass-average molecular weight of 10,000 or less; and 1 to 40% by mass of (C) a film-forming polymer emulsion in terms of a solid content is provide. Normally, the aqueous liquid cosmetic contains at least 40% by mass of water, and further may optionally contain (D) a color pigment as another ingredient. This aqueous liquid cosmetic is suitable for eye makeup applications such as eyeliners, eyebrows, eye colors, and the like.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion for cosmetics comprising black iron oxide, which has excellent dispersion stability, scarcely causes clogging to a pen type container for a long period of time, achieves good color development as a liquid cosmetic, and is capable of imparting the resulting film with water resistance. The other purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid cosmetic comprising the aqueous dispersion. The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a black iron oxide, water and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose phthalate, wherein the black iron oxide is surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane. The present invention further provides a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion containing the black iron oxide having a surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane.

Abstract: A complex (10) includes a liquid crystal component (13) and a support (11, 12) of the liquid crystal component (13), in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the liquid crystal component (13) and the support (11, 12). An optical element includes a pair of substrates (11, 12) having electrodes (18, 19) on at least one substrate (11), and a liquid crystal component (13) with which a space between the pair of substrates (11, 12) is filled, in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the pair of substrates (11, 12) and the liquid crystal component (13). It is preferable that the lubricating interface deriving agent (14) is present in the lubricating interface derivation region.

Abstract: A complex (10) includes a liquid crystal component (13) and a support (11, 12) of the liquid crystal component (13), in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the liquid crystal component (13) and the support (11, 12). An optical element includes a pair of substrates (11, 12) having electrodes (18, 19) on at least one substrate (11), and a liquid crystal component (13) with which a space between the pair of substrates (11, 12) is filled, in which a lubricating interface derivation region (16) is formed between the pair of substrates (11, 12) and the liquid crystal component (13). It is preferable that the lubricating interface deriving agent (14) is present in the lubricating interface derivation region.

Abstract: A camera shutter is provided that includes a first drive member operating an opening blade; a first hook holding the first drive member in a charged position; a closing member operating a closing blade; a second drive member displacing the closing blade to position closing the shutter opening by operating the closing member; a second hook holding the second drive member in a charged position, and a magnet controlling operative timings between the first and second hooks. In operation, the magnet displaces the second hook from a rest position to a charged position and releases the first drive member from the first hook, thereby moving the opening blade. After a predetermined time, the magnet releases the hooking between the second hook and the second driving member such that the closing member is operated by the second driving member, thereby moving the closing blade to the position closing the shutter opening.

Abstract: A camera shutter is provided that includes a first drive member operating an opening blade; a first hook holding the first drive member in a charged position; a closing member operating a closing blade; a second drive member displacing the closing blade to position closing the shutter opening by operating the closing member; a second hook holding the second drive member in a charged position, and a magnet controlling operative timings between the first and second hooks. In operation, the magnet displaces the second hook from a rest position to a charged position and releases the first drive member from the first hook, thereby moving the opening blade. After a predetermined time, the magnet releases the hooking between the second hook and the second driving member such that the closing member is operated by the second driving member, thereby moving the closing blade to the position closing the shutter opening.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, first and second circuit boards disposed in the housing in such a way that the first and second circuit boards are stacked on each other, and a pump block disposed between the first and second circuit boards, the pump block abutting a first electronic part mounted on the first circuit board and a second electronic part mounted on the second circuit board, the pump block sucking air outside the housing and discharging the air out of the housing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, first and second circuit boards disposed in the housing in such a way that the first and second circuit boards are stacked on each other, and a pump block disposed between the first and second circuit boards, the pump block abutting a first electronic part mounted on the first circuit board and a second electronic part mounted on the second circuit board, the pump block sucking air outside the housing and discharging the air out of the housing.

Abstract: An image recording/replaying device, such as a video camera, has various operating switches which have enhanced operability so as to suit a mode of use. The image recording/replaying device includes an image display section chat is foldably, unfoldably, and rotatably supported at a body internally incorporating a taking lens. The image recording-replaying device also includes a control switch including an operating key and a plurality of contacts disposed at end portions The control switch further includes direction selection switches which are such that the directions used within the display screen of the image display section corresponding to the directions of the positions of the four end portions of the operating key are changed in accordance with a change in the orientation of the image display section resulting from rotation of the image display section.

Abstract: A panel housing moves across a storage position and first and second usage position. In the storage position, the panel housing closes against a housing body and a display surface is positioned in close proximity to a storage face of the housing body. In the first usage position, the panel housing opens to thereby cause the display surface to be visible. In the second usage position, the panel housing closes, and an outer face of the panel housing is positioned close proximity to the storage face to thereby cause the display surface to be visible. The storage face has a protrusion for stopping rotation of the panel housing about a second axis when either an inner face of the panel housing or the display surface is pushed toward the outer face in the state that the panel housing positioned in the second usage position.

Abstract: An image recording/replaying device, such as a video camera, has various operating switches which have enhanced operability so as to suit a mode of use. The image recording/replaying device includes an image display section (3) that is foldably, unfoldably, and rotatably supported at a body (2) internally incorporating a taking lens (4). The image recording-replaying device also includes a control switch (14) including an operating key (15) and a plurality of contacts disposed at end portions and an intersection of a cross-shaped portion of the operating key in correspondence with end portions and the central portion of the operating key, in which, by pressing any one of the end portions and the central portion of the operating key, the contact disposed in correspondence with the pressed portion is closed.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, having a sheet ejection section, provided in an upper portion of the image forming apparatus, for ejecting a recording sheet onto an upper surface portion of the image forming apparatus; a sheet post-processing apparatus for receiving the recording sheet, ejected from the sheet ejection section, so as to perform a post-processing operation upon the recording sheet; and a coupler for coupling the sheet post-processing apparatus with the image forming apparatus so that at least a part of the post-processing apparatus is located on the upper surface portion of the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a clutch of a motor vehicle connected to an engine and having a driving and a driven rotating member. The apparatus is capable of controlling an amount of slip of the clutch during starting of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of lapping teeth of a pair of gears by positively rotating one of the pair of gears at a predetermined constant speed, in mesh with the other gear in the presence of a lapping powder, while applying a braking torque to the other gear. The braking torque is controlled such that the braking torque is smaller at least when an angular acceleration value of the above-indicated other gear is maximum, than when the angular acceleration value is minimum. Also disposed is an apparatus for practicing the method.

Abstract: A paper feeding unit for feeding paper sheet by sheet from a stack of paper in a paper feeding cassette is disclosed here. The paper feeding unit is provided with a pick up roller for pulling out a sheet of paper from the top surface of the stack, a swing lever for intermittently making the pick-up roller come in contact with the top surface, a cam for swinging the swing lever and a clutch for intermittently driving the pick-up roller to rotate a predetermined angle of rotation.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a fixing device wherein a movable cleaning web is brought into contact with a member of the fixing device to thereby clean the fixing member. The amount or time of rotation of a take-up shaft for taking up the cleaning web is reduced stepwise depending on the number of sheets of recording paper having been subjected to image recording. The amount or time of rotation of the take-up shaft is effected by using the relationship between the increase in the diameter of the take-up roller and the number of copies made stored previously.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, having a sheet ejection section, provided in an upper portion of the image forming apparatus, for ejecting a recording sheet onto an upper surface portion of the image forming apparatus; a sheet post-processing apparatus for receiving the recording sheet, ejected from the sheet ejection section, so as to perform a post-processing operation upon the recording sheet; and a coupler for coupling the sheet post-processing apparatus with the image forming apparatus so that at least a part of the post-processing apparatus is located on the upper surface portion of the image forming apparatus.