Abstract: A basic magnesium sulfate powder according to the present invention has a surface at least partially coated with an inorganic phosphorus compound. The basic magnesium sulfate powder preferably has a phosphorus content of from 0.001 to 5.0 mass %.

Abstract: A damper includes: first and second rotating elements rotatable around a rotation center; an elastic element elastically expanding and contracting in response to relative rotation of the first and second rotating elements; and a limiter provided in the first rotating element. The limiter includes a lining plate having a first sliding surface, a first cover plate having a second sliding surface and a first abutting surface, a second cover plate having an outer edge part and an inner edge part, and a biasing member. When a difference in torque between the lining plate and the first cover plate is a predetermined value or more, the first sliding surface slides with the second sliding surface, and the second sliding surface is inclined with respect to the first abutting surface so as to face the second direction as going radially inward in a free state of the first cover plate.

Abstract: A treating liquid vaporizing apparatus includes a buffer tank for storing a treating liquid, a vaporizing container connected to the buffer tank for vaporizing the treating liquid, a further vaporizing container connected to the buffer tank in parallel with the vaporizing container for vaporizing the treating liquid, a switch valve for opening and closing a flow path of the treating liquid between the buffer tank and the vaporizing container, and a switch valve for opening and closing a flow path of the treating liquid between the buffer tank and the further vaporizing container.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat back, connected with a seat cushion through a recliner, an outlet of a shoulder belt being provided in one shoulder of the seat back, wherein: the seat back includes: a first side frame, arranged on the one shoulder side; and a second side frame, arranged on the other shoulder side; the first side frame includes: a first frame member having a hollow and closed sectional shape; and a plate-shaped bracket which is attached in the recliner; and the bracket includes a joint part which is inserted into a lower end portion of the first frame member and is joined with the lower end portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a fluorescent material characterized by being represented by a composition of the following formula (1) and having a crystal lattice distortion obtained from a Williamson-Hall plot by X-ray diffraction within the range of 0.0005 to 0.0020. (Sr,Ca,M)3-xMgSi2O8:Eux??formula (1) wherein M is at least one rare earth metal elements selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Gd, Tb and La, and 0.01?x?0.10. Also, the present invention is a light-emitting device including the fluorescent material, and a light source that emits light by irradiating the fluorescent material with excitation light. Furthermore, the present invention is a method for producing the fluorescent material, including the steps of: obtaining an aqueous slurry of a raw material; and spray-drying the aqueous slurry with hot air at 80 to 300° C.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat back; and a seat cushion including: a first side frame; a second side frame; a front frame connecting front end portions of the first side frame and the second side frame to each other; and a rear frame connecting rear end portions of the first side frame and the second side frame to each other. The first side frame includes: a frame member including a closed sectional shape part between the front frame and the rear frame; a first reinforcing member being provided between the front frame and the rear frame to pass through an inner side wall and an outer side wall, and being joined with the inner side wall and the outer side wall; and a connection member connecting an end portion of the first reinforcing member with at least one frame of the front frame and the rear frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes, in an armrest capable of being displaced between a stored position and a deployed position, a vehicular seat capable of preventing foreign matter from entering the interior thereof through a gap formed between the armrest (in particular, the vicinity of the center of displacement thereof) and a mounted portion. The present disclosure relates to a vehicular seat provided with an armrest. Both ends of a first shaft are pivotably supported by first holes formed in a plurality of guide members, and both ends of a second shaft are inserted into second holes to be movable along the holes. Between a side surface side of the armrest and the guide members, a plate member which covers at least a part of the second holes is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat back; and a seat cushion including: a first side frame; a second side frame; a front frame connecting front end portions of the first side frame and the second side frame to each other; and a rear frame connecting rear end portions of the first side frame and the second side frame to each other. The first side frame includes: a frame member including a closed sectional shape part between the front frame and the rear frame; a first reinforcing member being provided between the front frame and the rear frame to pass through an inner side wall and an outer side wall, and being joined with the inner side wall and the outer side wall; and a connection member connecting an end portion of the first reinforcing member with at least one frame of the front frame and the rear frame.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat back, connected with a seat cushion through a recliner, an outlet of a shoulder belt being provided in one shoulder of the seat back, wherein: the seat back includes: a first side frame, arranged on the one shoulder side; and a second side frame, arranged on the other shoulder side; the first side frame includes: a first frame member having a hollow and closed sectional shape; and a plate-shaped bracket which is attached in the recliner; and the bracket includes a joint part which is inserted into a lower end portion of the first frame member and is joined with the lower end portion.

Abstract: A blue light-emitting Eu-activated silicate phosphor having a constitutional formula of Sr3MgSi2O3 which contains Eu in an amount of 0.001 to 0.2 mol per one mole of Mg and further a rare earth metal element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Gd, Tb and La in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.03 mol, per one mole of Mg, gives an emission with enhanced emission strength when it is excited with a light having a wavelength in the region of 350 to 430 nm.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes, in an armrest capable of being displaced between a stored position and a deployed position, a vehicular seat capable of preventing foreign matter from entering the interior thereof through a gap formed between the armrest (in particular, the vicinity of the center of displacement thereof) and a mounted portion. The present disclosure relates to a vehicular seat provided with an armrest. Both ends of a first shaft are pivotably supported by first holes formed in a plurality of guide members, and both ends of a second shaft are inserted into second holes to be movable along the holes. Between a side surface side of the armrest and the guide members, a plate member which covers at least a part of the second holes is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a fluorescent material characterized by being represented by a composition of the following formula (1) and having a crystal lattice distortion obtained from a Williamson-Hall plot by X-ray diffraction within the range of 0.0005 to 0.0020. (Sr,Ca,M)3-xMgSi2O8:Eux formula (1) wherein M is at least one rare earth metal elements selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Gd, Tb and La, and 0.01?x?0.10. Also, the present invention is a light-emitting device including the fluorescent material, and a light source that emits light by irradiating the fluorescent material with excitation light. Furthermore, the present invention is a method for producing the fluorescent material, including the steps of: obtaining an aqueous slurry of a raw material; and spray-drying the aqueous slurry with hot air at 80 to 300° C.

Abstract: The deep red light-emitting magnesium fluorogermanate phosphor prepared by calcining a mixture comprising a fine magnesium oxide powder having a BET specific surface area in the range of 5-200 m2/g, a fluorine compound, a germanium compound and a manganese compound gives a light emission having a maximum peak of increased strength in the wavelength region of 640-680 nm upon excitation with a light having a wavelength of 400 nm.

Abstract: A solid light-emitting device comprising a light-emitting semiconductor element and a phosphor dispersed in a sealant, in which the phosphor is exited by the light emitted by the semiconductor element to emit a visible light of a wavelength differing from that of the light emitted by the semiconductor element and is a silicate phosphor or a phosphor having a hydroxyl group on its surface, and the sealant is a condensation product of a prepolymer produced by condensation of polydimethyl-siloxane having a silanol group at both ends and an oligomer of an alkoxide of a metal or a semimetal or its derivative.

Abstract: A blue light-emitting Eu-activated silicate phosphor having a constitutional formula of Sr3MgSi2O8 which contains Eu in an amount of 0.001 to 0.2 mol per one mole of Mg and further a rare earth metal element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Gd, Tb and La in an amount of 0.0001 to 0.03 mol, per one mole of Mg, gives an emission with enhanced emission strength when it is excited with a light having a wavelength in the region of 350 to 430 nm.

Abstract: A silicate phosphor having a coating layer comprising a fluorine-containing compound on its surface which is obtained by a method of heating a mixture of 100 weight parts of a silicate phosphor and 0.5-15 weight parts of ammonium fluoride at a temperature in the range of 200 to 600° C. exhibits high light emission intensity and high moisture resistance.

Abstract: A negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery including a flake powder including a plurality of flakes, each flake including a plurality of silicon atoms and a plurality of oxygen atoms, wherein an oxygen atom amount for each flake ranges from 5 wt % to 36 wt % based on a total amount of silicon atoms and oxygen atoms, each flake having a thickness ranging from 30 nm to 500 nm and a ratio of an average longest dimension to the thickness ranging from 10 to 100.

Abstract: A solid light-emitting device comprising a light-emitting semiconductor element and a phosphor dispersed in a sealant, in which the phosphor is exited by the light emitted by the semiconductor element to emit a visible light of a wavelength differing from that of the light emitted by the semiconductor element and is a silicate phosphor or a phosphor having a hydroxyl group on its surface, and the sealant is a condensation product of a prepolymer produced by condensation of polydimethyl-siloxane having a silanol group at both ends and an oligomer of an alkoxide of a metal or a semimetal or its derivative.