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An insertion assisting tool for an endoscope into which an insertion section of the endoscope is inserted from a base end portion side, comprising: a fluid sealing device which seals a space between a base end part of the insertion assisting tool and the endoscope insertion section, the space being formed while the insertion section of the endoscope is inserted into the base end portion side.

According to the present invention, a document processing apparatus capable of dynamically changing, according to contents data to be laid out, a layout on a template having an area where an extraction condition for extraction of the contents data from a database is set, the apparatus comprises an obtaining unit which obtains the contents data satisfying the extraction condition from the database; a determination unit which determines one or more of a plurality of sub-templates on which groups of contents data obtained by the obtaining unit should be laid out, from association information on association between the groups of contents data and the plurality of sub-templates for layout of the contents data; and a layout unit which lays out the groups of contents data in the area by laying out the groups of contents data on the one or more sub-templates determined by the determination unit, and which thereby produces output results.

An image display apparatus that includes: a display screen having a touch panel function on which an image is displayed with operation buttons superimposed on the image, and a switching detection means for detecting a display switching operation for switching the display of the image from the display screen to an external device. When the display switching operation is detected by the switching detection means, the following is performed: the display of the image on the display screen is terminated and image data for displaying the image with the operation buttons superimposed on the image are outputted to the external device from the output terminal; the position information of a touched position on the display screen is detected; and one of the operation buttons displayed on the external device is selected according to the detected position information.

The player gives a change in the input through a touch operation to a character pattern P2 displayed on a second display screen 12a covered by a touch panel. The character pattern P2 is associated with a player character P1 displayed on a first display screen 11a, and is displayed on a larger scale than the player character P1. The player character P1 is moved according to the change in the input. Thus, the present invention provides a video game played on a dual-screen video game device with a novel operation in which the player can accurately specify an intended position.

A touch panel is constructed of a top sheet member having a resistive membrane on its inner surface and a base sheet member having a resistive membrane on its inner surface, the top and base sheet members facing each other with dot spacers being located in between. The top sheet member is formed by laminating a PET film, a polarizing film, a ¼lambd retardation film, and a light isotropic film in this order from its outer surface. The PET film has a thermal expansion coefficient lower than the other films underneath, such as the polarizing film. Accordingly, the PET film serves to keep the other films of the top sheet member from bulging outward when the temperature rises.

This invention relates generally to a nock assembly that is illuminated and more particularly to a nock assembly that has a power source that is removable from the nock assembly for use with an electrically conductive arrow shaft having a nock, illumination member, conductor, and a power source. The illumination member and conductor are in electrical communication with the power source. The power source is in removable engagement with the nock. The principle use is for archers however other applications will benefit from this invention. For example, emergency locators and outdoor lighting displays will benefit from this invention.

An pressure reducing component for a firearm that includes one or more vent apertures formed through a side wall or the forward assist cover of an upper receiver. The vent aperture(s) may be completely open to allow gases to be vented from within the upper receiver or may be adjusted to allow a desired amount of gas to be vented from within the upper receiver.

A touch panel is constructed of a top sheet member having a resistive membrane on its inner surface and a base sheet member having a resistive membrane on its inner surface, the top and base sheet members facing each other with dot spacers being located in between. The top sheet member is formed by laminating a bulge-resistant film, a polarizing plate, a quarter wavelength plate, and a light isotropic film in this order from above. A PET film which is not heat-treated so as to have a higher thermal contraction rate than the other members of the top sheet member underneath such as the polarizing plate, is used as the bulge-resistant film. Since the bulge-resistant film contracts more than the polarizing plate under a high ambient temperature, after the ambient temperature returns to normal, the bulge-resistant film does not become slack against the polarizing plate. Accordingly, the top sheet member can be kept from bulging outward.

A casing 20 of a mobile phone body is provided with a sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23, a projector lens 26, a light source 35 including an LED. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the projector lens 26 are movable between a normal position contained within the casing 20 and a raised position raised from the normal position. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 is fixed at the raised position roughly perpendicularly to the light axis Q between the-sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the light source 35 so that the light axis of the projector lens 26 is substantially aligned with the light axis Q. The illumination light from the light source is set to be parallel rays.

A power transmitting apparatus for transmitting or cutting-off the rotational driving power inputted to an input member to or from an output member by press-contacting or releasing the press-contacting force between driving-side clutch discs and driven-side clutch discs, wherein the power transmitting apparatus comprises interlocking members (e.g., a first member and second member) interlocking with the motion of the weight members from their radially inward positions to radially outward positions and movable toward a direction approaching to the pressure member; and elastic members interposed between the interlocking members and the pressure member and able to move the pressure member toward a direction for press-contacting the driving-side clutch discs and the driven-side clutch discs by urging the pressure member according to the movement of the interlocking members and also able to absorb the urging force of the pressure member applied to interlocking members when the actuating member is operated.

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the transportation and installation of portable step-up power transformers for a power generating station due to failure or unavailability of installed step up transformers. A large MVA portable transformer may be used to alleviate or minimize these issues by being purpose built for transportability and commissioning speed. The portable transformer is transportable by road or lighter rail. Its size and weight are arranged to overcome restrictions such was weight limits, bridge constraints, and power line constraints. This device may also provide for rapid commissioning and decommissioning. This transformer may be a set of three single-phase units of sufficient size to be used as a generator step up transformer in three-phase operation.

A novel and useful frameless supplemental window for fenestration incorporating infiltration blockers suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises plastic sheet material with bullnose edging around it. Corner braces add rigidity and strength to corners in several embodiments. An attachment mechanism secured either to the sheet material or the bullnose edge functions to fasten and / or seal the supplemental window to an existing window. Infiltration blockers fastened to the sheet or bullnose prevent or minimize air leakage around various window elements. The bullnose edging and infiltration blockers function to substantially enclose (i.e. trap) a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of air enclosed is of an optimum thickness within a preferred range of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.

Biocompatible implantable sensor apparatus and methods of implantation and use. In one embodiment, the sensor apparatus is an oxygen-based glucose sensor having biocompatibility features that mitigate the host tissue response. In one variant, these features include use of a non-enzymatic membrane over each of the individual analyte detectors so as to preclude contact of the surrounding tissue with the underlying enzyme or other matrix, and mitigate vascularization, and insulation of the various electrodes and associated electrolytic processes of the sensor from the surrounding tissue. In one implementation, the sensor region of the implanted apparatus is configured to interlock or imprint the surrounding tissue so as to promote a high degree of glucose molecule diffusion into the individual detectors, and a constant and predictable sensor to blood vessel interface, yet preclude the tissue from bonding to the sensor, especially over extended periods of implant.

A reading light incorporates a light fitting containing a light source, a light main body and a spring. The cover of the light fitting includes an outer surface formed of a part of a spherical surface. The body of the light fitting is formed of a metal, and includes a back surface formed of another part of the spherical surface. The light main body includes a receiving / guiding portion that supports the outer surface. The receiving / guiding portion supports the light fitting so that the light fitting is rotatable, thereby enabling the direction of light emitted from the light fitting to be changed. The light fitting is fitted in the light main body by pressing the back surface using the spring. Either the receiving / guiding portion or cover is formed of a metal, and the other is formed of a resin.

A supplemental window for fenestration suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises a frame with plastic sheet material stretched across it. An attachment mechanism secured to the frame functions to fasten the supplemental window to an existing window. The attachment mechanism can be a suction cup or adhesive for example. A seal attached to the frame functions to trap a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. An aesthetic covering and draft inhibiting mechanism are also provided. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of trapped air is of an optimum thickness of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.

A supplemental window for fenestration suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises a frame with plastic sheet material stretched across it. An attachment mechanism secured to the frame functions to fasten the supplemental window to an existing window. The attachment mechanism can be a suction cup or adhesive for example. A seal attached to the frame functions to trap a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. An aesthetic covering and draft inhibiting mechanism are also provided. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of trapped air is of an optimum thickness of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.

Designs, strategies and methods for forming micro-batteries are described. In some examples, ultrasonic welded seals may be used to seal battery chemistry within the micro-battery. In some further examples, the micro-battery is encapsulated by a copper film where at least a portion of the copper film is formed by electroless plating.

A hydraulic control device of construction machine is provided with a control valve lying between a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic actuator for opening and closing a meter-in control flow path, and a flow rate control valve lying between a pump discharge line on the upstream side of the above control valve and a tank. The above flow rate control valve receives a pump pressure and a load sensing pressure corresponding to a pressure on the downstream side of the meter-in control flow path as a pilot pressure, and is activated for opening and closing so as to maintain a constant differential pressure therebetween. The above flow rate control valve is maintained in a closed state by a pilot pressure switching valve when the load sensing pressure is low. The above control valve opens a bypass line when the meter-in control flow path is closed.

A novel and useful frameless supplemental window for fenestration suitable for use with existing windows. The supplemental window, in one embodiment, comprises plastic sheet material with bullnose edging around it. Corner braces add rigidity and strength to corners in several embodiments. An attachment mechanism secured either to the sheet material or the bullnose edge functions to fasten and / or seal the supplemental window to an existing window. The bullnose edging functions to substantially enclose (i.e. trap) a volume of air between the window pane and the plastic sheet material. The supplemental window is configured such that the layer of trapped air is of an optimum thickness within a preferred range of 0.15 to 0.75 inches to maximize thermal insulation properties of the supplemental window.

Provided is a dew condensation-free touch panel. Touch panel ( 200 ) has first transparent substrate ( 21 ) and second transparent substrate ( 22 ). First transparent substrate ( 21 ) has main surface ( 21 a) provided with first transparent conductive film ( 23 ). Second transparent substrate ( 22 ) has main surface ( 22 a) on which water vapor transmission preventive layer ( 40 ) as dew condensation prevention part, and second transparent conductive film ( 24 ) are provided in this order. Touch panel ( 200 ) has two regions: visible region ( 26 a) and invisible region ( 26 b) with region boundary ( 26 ) between them. Water vapor transmission preventive layer ( 40 ) is formed at least in visible region ( 26 a). First transparent substrate ( 21 ) and second transparent substrate ( 22 ) are fixedly bonded to each other via adhesive layer ( 31 ) in invisible region ( 26 b) or in the periphery of touch panel ( 200 ) so that first transparent conductive film ( 23 ) and second transparent conductive film ( 24 ) can have a predetermined distance therebetween.

An operation device of a straddle type vehicle has a controller used to operate at least two or more kinds of functions of equipment mounted on the straddle type vehicle. The controller includes a controller operation portion capable of rotary and other freely moving operations. A rotary shaft of the controller inside the controller operation portion is arranged lower than a lower wall face of a switch box.