Abstract: A liquid bag according to one embodiment stores liquid containing an active ingredient to be transdermally administered. This liquid bag includes a bag body configured to store the liquid and feed the liquid toward an injection needle. The bag body includes a tubular portion. At least part of the tubular portion is bent with respect to the axial direction of the tubular portion with the liquid being stored in the tubular portion.

Abstract: A liquid bag according to one embodiment stores liquid containing an active ingredient to be transdermally administered. This liquid bag includes a bag body configured to store the liquid and feed the liquid toward an injection needle. The bag body includes a tubular portion. At least part of the tubular portion is bent with respect to the axial direction of the tubular portion with the liquid being stored in the tubular portion.

Abstract: The gap between an insertion hole formed in a covering of a ladle and an electrode inserted through the insertion hole is sealed by sealing means. The sealing means has a cap seal longitudinally and slidably fitted over the electrode. A base seal is hermetically disposed between the cap seal and the covering in such a manner that a gap is provided between the electrode and the base seal. The base seal has a gas injection nozzle intended to discharge a gas toward the electrode and another gas injection nozzle intended to discharge the gas downwardly. The use of the base and cap seals enables securing the sealing functions thereof despite any movement of the electrode, thus preventing the pickup of [N] as well as the reoxidation of molten steel. When a gas seal is effected by the formation of a flow of gas rotating around the electrode about the axis thereof, the sealing performance can be more enhanced.