Abstract: A communication system (100) includes: a plurality of stacked containers (2) having conductivity; and a plurality of electric field communication terminals (5) attached to the containers (2) in such a manner as to perform electric field coupling with any of the plurality of containers (2), in which the plurality of containers (2) includes a container (2) that contains a sensing terminal (4) that acquires sensing data, the plurality of electric field communication terminals (5) includes a first electric field communication terminal (5) attached to an inner side of the container (2) in which the sensing terminal (4) is contained, and a second electric field communication terminal (5) attached to an outer side of at least one container (2) of the plurality of containers (2), and the first electric field communication terminal (5) transmits the sensing data from the sensing terminal (4) to the second electric field communication terminal (5) via the plurality of containers (2).

Abstract: A method for producing a fluoropolymer which method includes polymerizing a perfluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a polymer (1) to obtain a fluoropolymer, wherein the content of a polymerized unit derived from the perfluoromonomer in the fluoropolymer is 90 mol % or more based on all polymerized units of the fluoropolymer, the polymer (1) is a polymer of a monomer (1) represented by the general formula (1): CF2?CF—O—R-(Rf-SO3M)m, a polymerized unit (1) derived from the monomer (1) in the polymer (1) is 50% by mass or more based on all polymerized units of the polymer (1), and the content of a dimer and a trimer of the monomer (1) in the polymer (1) is 1.0% by mass or less based on the polymer (1).

Abstract: An eyewear basically includes a front frame, a pair of temples, a lens assembly and a pair of engagement members. The front frame has a pair of connecting parts. Each of the temples has one end connected to the front frame so as to be openable and closeable relative to the front frame. The lens assembly has a light transmission part for transmitting light, and a pair of connected parts are respectively connected to the connecting parts at a time of attachment to the front frame, so that the lens assembly can be detachably attached to the front frame. The engagement members are respectively provided to the temples, and are configured to move toward and away from the front frame in association with opening and closing motions of the temples, so that the engagement members are engageable with the lens assembly.

Abstract: A base member is provided for a bicycle rear derailleur that basically comprises a housing portion and a fixing bolt. The housing portion is provided with a blind bore. The fixing bolt has a first portion rotatably supported by the housing portion within the blind bore and a second portion projecting from the housing portion. The second portion has a thread formed thereon and a tool engagement structure to rotate the fixing bolt relative to the housing portion.

Abstract: A base member is provided for a bicycle rear derailleur that basically comprises a housing portion and a fixing bolt. The housing portion is provided with a blind bore. The fixing bolt has a first portion rotatably supported by the housing portion within the blind bore and a second portion projecting from the housing portion. The second portion has a thread formed thereon and a tool engagement structure to rotate the fixing bolt relative to the housing portion.

Abstract: A heart rate monitoring unit including a heart rate monitor and a belt. The heart rate monitor includes a base having a length defining a longitudinal axis, an electronics unit portion, a first electrode portion, and a first belt connection portion. The electronics unit portion has a first end proximate the first electrode portion and a second end distal from the first electrode portion. The first electrode portion has a first end proximate the electronics unit portion and a second end distal from the electronics unit portion. The first belt connection portion is disposed between the second end of the electronics unit portion and the second end of first electrode portion. The base includes a first electrode secured to the first electrode portion, and an electronics unit secured to the electronics unit portion.

Abstract: A control device is configured to be attached to the handlebar of a bicycle for controlling a brake mechanism and change speed mechanism. The control device comprises a bracket fixed to the handlebar, a brake lever pivotally coupled crosswise relative to the bracket and a release lever. The brake mechanism is controlled by fore and aft pivotal movement of the brake lever, while the change speed mechanism is controlled by sideways pivotal movement of the brake lever and the release lever. The brake lever and the release lever are further configured relative to the bracket for smooth easy operation by the rider.

Abstract: A bicycle shift control device is provided for clearly displaying a current shift position to the rider. The bicycle shift control device has a housing with an indicating portion having a plurality of indicia bores. An indicating member is operatively coupled to a shift member, which is coupled to the housing. The indicating member is configured to selectively align with at least one of the indicia bores in response to operation of the shift member.

Abstract: A heart rate monitoring unit including a heart rate monitor and a belt. The heart rate monitor includes a base having a length defining a longitudinal axis, an electronics unit portion, a first electrode portion, and a first belt connection portion. The electronics unit portion has a first end proximate the first electrode portion and a second end distal from the first electrode portion. The first electrode portion has a first end proximate the electronics unit portion and a second end distal from the electronics unit portion. The first belt connection portion is disposed between the second end of the electronics unit portion and the second end of first electrode portion. The base includes a first electrode secured to the first electrode portion, and an electronics unit secured to the electronics unit portion.

Abstract: A hub is configured to suppress deformation in a disc rotor even if the disc rotor is made thinner and more lightweight, and to suppress wobbling in a braking surface. The hub has a hub axle, a hub shell, a pair of bearings, and a brake mount. The hub shell has spoke attachment parts with spoke attachment holes and disposed at both ends for attaching a plurality of spokes. The brake mount has a rotor attachment unit for attaching a disc rotor of a disc brake. The rotor attachment unit is integrally formed with a first spoke attachment part and is disposed radially farther out than the minimum radial position at which the spokes are attached.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus for a bicycle brake control device comprises a brake control member bracket adapted to be mounted to a handlebar and a brake control member movably mounted to the brake control member bracket such that it can move from a brake release position toward a brake operating position. An adjustment member is disposed between the brake control member bracket and the brake control member to adjust an orientation of the brake control member relative to the brake control member bracket when the brake control member is in the brake release position.

Abstract: An outer gripping portion of a bicycle handlebar includes a mounting section and a bracket section. The mounting section has a first cross-sectional shape. The bracket section has a second cross-sectional shape and is releasably coupled to the mounting section to form a first gripping section. The first and second cross-sectional shapes of the mounting section and the bracket section have flush longitudinal edges that mate together to form a first annular gripping surface of the first gripping section. Preferably, the bicycle handlebar includes a pair of outer gripping portions coupled to opposite ends of a transverse portion.

Abstract: A control device is configured to be attached to the handlebar of a bicycle for controlling a brake mechanism and change speed mechanism. The control device comprises a bracket fixed to the handlebar, a brake lever pivotally coupled crosswise relative to the bracket and a release lever. The brake mechanism is controlled by fore and aft pivotal movement of the brake lever, while the change speed mechanism is controlled by sideways pivotal movement of the brake lever and the release lever. The brake lever and the release lever are further configured relative to the bracket for smooth easy operation by the rider.

Abstract: A hub is configured to suppress deformation in a disc rotor even if the disc rotor is made thinner and more lightweight, and to suppress wobbling in a braking surface. The hub has a hub axle, a hub shell, a pair of bearings, and a brake mount. The hub shell has spoke attachment parts with spoke attachment holes and disposed at both ends for attaching a plurality of spokes. The brake mount has a rotor attachment unit for attaching a disc rotor of a disc brake. The rotor attachment unit is integrally formed with a first spoke attachment part and is disposed radially farther out than the minimum radial position at which the spokes are attached.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus for a bicycle brake control device comprises a brake control member bracket adapted to be mounted to a handlebar and a brake control member movably mounted to the brake control member bracket such that it can move from a brake release position toward a brake operating position. An adjustment member is disposed between the brake control member bracket and the brake control member to adjust an orientation of the brake control member relative to the brake control member bracket when the brake control member is in the brake release position.

Abstract: An outer gripping portion of a bicycle handlebar includes a mounting section and a bracket section. The mounting section has a first cross-sectional shape. The bracket section has a second cross-sectional shape and is releasably coupled to the mounting section to form a first gripping section. The first and second cross-sectional shapes of the mounting section and the bracket section have flush longitudinal edges that mate together to form a first annular gripping surface of the first gripping section. Preferably, the bicycle handlebar includes a pair of outer gripping portions coupled to opposite ends of a transverse portion.

Abstract: An outer gripping portion of a bicycle handlebar includes a mounting section and a bracket section. The mounting section has a first cross-sectional shape. The bracket section has a second cross-sectional shape and is releasably coupled to the mounting section to form a first gripping section. The first and second cross-sectional shapes of the mounting section and the bracket section have flush longitudinal edges that mate together to form a first annular gripping surface of the first gripping section. Preferably, the bicycle handlebar includes a pair of outer gripping portions coupled to opposite ends of a transverse portion.