Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical coupler that includes: preparing a light-transmitting substrate having a first main surface and a second main surface aligned in a first direction; applying a first photosensitive glass paste containing a first filler to the first main surface; arranging a grayscale mask formed in a binary pattern on the second main surface; emitting an ultraviolet ray to the second main surface to expose the first photosensitive glass paste; removing the grayscale mask from the second main surface and developing the first photosensitive glass paste; and removing the light-transmitting substrate from the first photosensitive glass paste developed and curing the first photosensitive glass paste, wherein a longest length of the first filler is larger than a wavelength of the ultraviolet ray.

Abstract: Problem To provide a revolutionary airbag device that can protect an occupant's head from one side, to the front, to the other side. Resolution Means The present invention is an airbag device stored in a vehicle seat, the airbag device including: an inflator for generating expansion gas; and an airbag for deploying from near an upper end of the vehicle seat to protect the periphery of the head of an occupant. Furthermore, the airbag includes: a first chamber for protecting one side of an occupant; a second chamber connected to the first chamber and for protecting the front of the occupant's head; a third chamber connected to the second chamber and for deploying from the front of the occupant's head across to the other side of the occupant; and a fourth chamber connected to the third chamber and for deploying at the other side of the occupant.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a photoconductor; at least one holding member including a handhold and rotatably holding a shaft of the photoconductor; and a receiving member disposed at an apparatus body to allow the at least one holding member to be attachable thereto and removable therefrom.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image holding body that is cylindrical, a rotation shaft that rotates the image holding body, a bearing that is provided at both ends of the rotation shaft and includes an outer ring and an inner ring rotatable relative to the outer ring, the inner ring and the rotation shaft inserted in the inner ring rotating integrally, a holding member that is attached to a main body side and holds the outer ring of the bearing, and a pressing section that presses the outer ring of the bearing against the holding member by pressing the outer ring in one direction.

Abstract: A frame system (3) according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of back frames (4) and a plurality of base frames (5). The plurality of back frames (4) is arranged side by side, and can respectively holds back surfaces of display units (2). The plurality of base frames (5) couples the back frames (4), which are adjacent to each other, in a direction parallel to a floor (F). In addition, each of the back frames (4) and a pair of the base frames (5) coupled to the back frame (4) include an angle adjustment unit (20) that adjusts an angle between the pair of base frames (5).

Abstract: The present invention provides a pH-responsive lipid derivative represented by a structure represented by the following formula (i): (in the above-mentioned formula, each symbol is as described in the specification), and a pH-responsive transport carrier which is useful as a transport carrier for safely and efficiently performing delivery of low-molecular-weight drugs and the like to tumor tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly pure pH-responsive polymer represented by the following formula (I), a production method thereof, and the like: (in the formula (I), each symbol is as described in the specification).

Abstract: A movable piece includes a front arm and a rear arm. In a first process, the front arm retreats from a conveying path to permit forward movement of an n-th holder, and in a second process advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of an n+1-th holder. In the first process, the rear arm advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of the n-th holder, and in the second process retreats from the conveying path 18 to permit forward movement of the n-th holder. Midway through the second process, the n-th holder 84 is positioned in a reference stopping position.

Abstract: A movable piece includes a front arm and a rear arm. In a first process, the front arm retreats from a conveying path to permit forward movement of an n-th holder, and in a second process advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of an n+1-th holder. In the first process, the rear arm advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of the n-th holder, and in the second process retreats from the conveying path 18 to permit forward movement of the n-th holder. Midway through the second process, the n-th holder 84 is positioned in a reference stopping position.

Abstract: The problem addressed by the present invention is to develop a pharmaceutical having therapeutic efficacy against epirubicin-resistant tumors. The present invention provides a micelle having an anti-cancer agent disposed inside the core of the micelle formed by an epirubicin-conjugated copolymer.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against human and mouse tissue factor, and fragments thereof, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and compositions for drug delivery containing the same. Therapeutic methods using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safe polymer nanoparticle composite with few side effects, and an MRI contrast agent incorporating said polymer nanoparticle composite. The polymer nanoparticle composite is capable of specifically accumulating on a tumor tissue to selectively extract the tissue, exhibiting high contrast even when used in small amounts, and enabling imaging over prolonged periods of time. This polymer nanoparticle composite is characterized by containing a block copolymer that includes a non-charged hydrophilic polymer chain segment and an anionic polymer chain segment, and MnCaP.

Abstract: The problem addressed by the present invention is to develop a pharmaceutical having therapeutic efficacy against epirubicin-resistant tumors. The present invention provides a micelle having an anti-cancer agent disposed inside the core of the micelle formed by an epirubicin-conjugated copolymer.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against human and mouse tissue factor, and fragments thereof, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and compositions for drug delivery containing the same. Therapeutic methods using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safe polymer nanoparticle composite with few side effects, and an MRI contrast agent incorporating said polymer nanoparticle composite. The polymer nanoparticle composite is capable of specifically accumulating on a tumor tissue to selectively extract the tissue, exhibiting high contrast even when used in small amounts, and enabling imaging over prolonged periods of time. This polymer nanoparticle composite is characterized by containing a block copolymer that includes a non-charged hydrophilic polymer chain segment and an anionic polymer chain segment, and MnCaP.

Abstract: A vacuum processing apparatus, comprising: a processing chamber 3 in which an object to be processed is placed and a predetermined vacuum state is formed; a first processing gas introducing means 12 for converting a first processing gas into a radical state and introducing the resulting first processing gas in the radical state into the processing chamber through first processing gas introducing ports which open to the interior of the processing chamber; a second processing gas introducing means 15 for introducing a second processing gas, which is reactive with the first processing gas in the radical state, into the processing chamber through second processing gas introducing ports which open to the interior of the processing chamber; a temperature controlling means for controlling the temperature within the processing chamber 3 to a first temperature-controlled state, in which the first processing gas in the radical state and the second processing gas process the surface of the object to be processed, thereb

Abstract: Native oxide film on a semiconductor silicon wafer(s) is dry etched at a temperature of 50° C. or less. Hydrogen treatment is then carried out a temperature of 100° C. or more to bond the dangling bonds with hydrogen. A jig 9 that has been used is again used for loading new semiconductor silicon wafer(s) 10. The wafer(s) on the jig 9 is subjected to removal of a native oxide film and then hydrogen bonding. The resultant heat remains in jig and makes it difficult to maintain the wafers to temperature appropriate to removal of a native oxide film. After treatment of hydrogen bonding, inert gas having temperature of from 0 to ?30° C. is injected into reaction vessel 5 and/or treatment preparing vessel 21, in which a native oxide film has been removed.

Abstract: Means for easily determining the grade of malignancy of cancer cells. The amount of ATBF1 in the whole cell structure of test cancer cells separated from a living organism is detected, and on the basis of detection results, the grade of malignancy of test cancer cells is judged. Alternatively, the amount of ATBF1 in the nuclei of test cancer cells separated from a living organism is detected, and on the basis of detection results, the grade of malignancy of test cancer cells is judged. Still alternatively, the amount of ATBF1 in the cytoplasms of test cancer cells separated from a living organism is detected, and on the basis of detection results, the grade of malignancy of test cancer cells is judged.

Abstract: A process gas line (255) for carrying WF6 gas for nucleation, a process gas line (259) for carrying WF6 gas for film deposition after nucleation are joined at a single joint (280) to a carrier gas line (256). A gas line (270) is connected to the joint (280) to carry a mixed gas of the carrier gas and WF6 gas to a processing chamber defined by a processing vessel. Sections of the carrier gas line (256) and the gas line (270) extending on the opposite sides of the joint (280) extend along a straight line, and the process gas lines (255, 259) are perpendicular to the gas line (270).

Abstract: It is intended to provide compositions and foods for use in the treatment, prophylaxis, or amelioration of diseases or symptoms which can be treated, prevented or ameliorated by activating PPAR, in particular, insulin resistant diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Namely, medicinal compositions usable in treating, preventing or improving diseases or symptoms which can be treated, prevented or ameliorated by activation PPAR which contain humulones, isohumulones or lupulones or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof.