Abstract: To provide a process for producing a hydroxyalkyltriethylenediamine or hydroxytriethylenediamine simply and in a small number of steps without requiring multi-stage reaction steps; a novel catalyst composition whereby a polyurethane product can be obtained with good productivity and good moldability without bringing about odor problems or environmental problems; and a process for producing a polyurethane resin using the catalyst composition. For example, a hydroxyalkyltriethylenediamine or hydroxytriethylenediamine is produced by subjecting a mono-substituted dihydroxyalkylpiperazine and/or a di-substituted hydroxyalkylpiperazine to an intramolecular dehydration condensation reaction in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Abstract: A color filter preventing the occurrence of cross-talk between colors while improving light extraction efficiency, a method of manufacturing the color filter, and a light-emitting device are provided. The color filter includes: a plurality of color filter layers for a plurality of colors arranged on a substrate, a plurality of projections arranged in contact with the color filter layers, the projections of which parts on a side closer to the color filter layers are connected to one another; and a reflecting mirror film formed so as to be laid over a side surface of each of the plurality of projections.

Abstract: A method of producing a mold for use in duplicating a light diffusion sheet is provided. The method includes a step of conducting sand blasting for blasting abrasive material from a blast gun to a surface of a mold base material to form unevenness in the surface of the mold base material, wherein the abrasive material is blasted to the surface of the mold base material at a blast angle of less than 90°.

Abstract: A reflection plate allowing the prevention of the generation of stray light, a method of manufacturing the same, and a light-emitting device using such a reflection plate are provided. The reflection plate includes: a base having light transparency, and having a plurality of projections formed on a surface thereof; a reflecting mirror film arranged so as to be laid over a side surface of each of the projections in the base; and a light absorption layer arranged in a part or the whole of each of depressions on the surface of the base, the depressions being formed in spaces between the plurality of projections.

Abstract: A reflective screen includes a light reflecting layer, and a light diffusing layer provided on the light reflecting layer. The light diffusing layer has the diffusion property that in one (A axis) of two perpendicular axial directions on a light diffusion plane, a luminance distribution curve versus incidence angle is asymmetric with respect to the zero-incidence-angle axis, and the side on which the incidence angle (half-luminance incidence angle) with half of a peak luminance on the A axis in the normal direction to the screen plane is small faces in a direction in which external light has the highest strength.

Abstract: A fly's-eye lens sheet having a light-shielding layer includes a fly's-eye lens sheet body provided with fly's-eye lenses on one principal surface thereof, the light-shielding layer provided on the other principal surface of the fly's-eye lens sheet body, and a photosensitive adhesive layer disposed between the fly's-eye lens sheet body and the light-shielding layer, the photosensitive adhesive layer having adhesive and non-adhesive patterns, wherein the light-shielding layer includes a light-shielding portion disposed on the adhesive pattern and transmitting portions disposed on the non-adhesive pattern for transmitting light transmitted through the fly's-eye lenses, the transmitting portions are located at positions corresponding to light-collecting parts of the fly's-eye lenses, and the light-shielding portion contains carbon particles, the content of the carbon particles being 45% to 65% by weight.

Abstract: A light diffusing film, a screen that utilizes same, and a method of producing same are provided. The light diffusing film provides a high luminance uniform over an overall area with a simple configuration and provides a good visibility. Also a method of producing the light diffusing film as well as a screen in which the light diffusing film is used are disclosed. The light diffusing film includes a base film, and a light diffusing layer formed on a principal surface of the base film and having a group of micro lenses each having a convex or concave shape which has different curvatures from each other along cross sections in a transverse direction and a vertical direction of the principal surface of the base film. The micro lenses individually have optical axes which are inclined toward the position of an assumed viewer forwardly of the light diffusing film.

Abstract: A light diffusion sheet, a method of producing a light diffusion sheet, and a screen using the light diffusion sheet, are provided. The method of producing a light diffusion sheet includes transferring an uneven form of a surface of a mold to form a light diffusion layer having an uneven surface; and repeating the transferring step twice or more to stack two layers or more of the light diffusion layers on a substrate.

Abstract: A method of producing a mold for use in duplicating a light diffusion sheet is provided. The method includes a step of conducting sand blasting for blasting abrasive material from a blast gun to a surface of a mold base material to form unevenness in the surface of the mold base material, wherein the abrasive material is blasted to the surface of the mold base material at a blast angle of less than 90°.

Abstract: A lens sheet, transmission screen, and a rear projection display are provided. The lens sheet includes fly-eye lens elements periodically arranged on one side of a transparent base, wherein the lens elements are composed of a UV-curing type resin, and the storage elastic modulus at a reference temperature of 25° C. and a frequency of 1031 6 Hz, in a master curve obtained from measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity of the resin, ranges from 1×107 Pa to 1×109 Pa.

Abstract: A method of producing a mold for use in duplicating a light diffusion sheet is provided. The method includes a step of conducting sandblasting for blasting abrasive material from a blast gun to a surface of a mold base material to form unevenness in the surface of the mold base material, wherein the abrasive material is blasted to the surface of the mold base material at a blast angle of less than 90°.

Abstract: A lens sheet, transmission screen, and a rear projection display are provided. The lens sheet includes fly-eye lens elements periodically arranged on one side of a transparent base, wherein the lens elements are composed of a UV-curing type resin, and the storage elastic modulus at a reference temperature of 25° C. and a frequency of 1031 6 Hz, in a master curve obtained from measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity of the resin, ranges from 1×107 Pa to 1×109 Pa.

Abstract: A method for producing a rigid polyurethane foam, which comprises reacting a polyol with a polyisocyanate in the presence of an amine catalyst and a blowing agent, wherein as the amine catalyst, at least one amine compound having at least one type of substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a primary amino group and a secondary amino group in its molecule, or N-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-N?-methylpiperazine, is used, and as the blowing agent, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and/or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) is used.

Abstract: An object of the present invention relates to a catalyst for producing rigid polyurethane foam; wherein the catalyst functions in a process for producing rigid polyurethane foam having excellent adhesive strength and flame retardancy. Another object of the present invention relates to a catalyst for producing rigid polyisocyanurate foam; wherein the catalyst functions in a process for producing rigid polyisocyanurate foam having excellent flame retardancy, adhesive strength, and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A reflective screen includes a light reflecting layer, and a light diffusing layer provided on the light reflecting layer. The light diffusing layer has the diffusion property that in one (A axis) of two perpendicular axial directions on a light diffusion plane, a luminance distribution curve versus incidence angle is asymmetric with respect to the zero-incidence-angle axis, and the side on which the incidence angle (half-luminance incidence angle) with half of a peak luminance on the A axis in the normal direction to the screen plane is small faces in a direction in which external light has the highest strength.

Abstract: A method for producing a rigid polyurethane foam, which comprises reacting a polyol with a polyisocyanate in the presence of an amine catalyst and a blowing agent, wherein as the amine catalyst, at least one amine compound having at least one type of substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a primary amino group and a secondary amino group in its molecule, or N-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-N?-methylpiperazine, is used, and as the blowing agent, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and/or 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) is used.

Abstract: A method for producing a transmissive screen which includes a lens sheet having a lens formed on one side and a light shielding layer formed on the other side, the light shielding layer having openings formed in regions at which light is condensed by the lens is provided. The method includes: forming the light shielding layer on the other side of the lens sheet; and forming the openings in the regions at which light is condensed by the lens by radiating laser light from the one side of the lens sheet. In the forming of the openings, a degree of beam collimation of the laser light to the lens sheet is adjusted after an energy density of the laser light is adjusted.

Abstract: A fly's-eye lens sheet having a light-shielding layer includes a fly's-eye lens sheet body provided with fly's-eye lenses on one principal surface thereof, the light-shielding layer provided on the other principal surface of the fly's-eye lens sheet body, and a photosensitive adhesive layer disposed between the fly's-eye lens sheet body and the light-shielding layer, the photosensitive adhesive layer having adhesive and non-adhesive patterns, wherein the light-shielding layer includes a light-shielding portion disposed on the adhesive pattern and transmitting portions disposed on the non-adhesive pattern for transmitting light transmitted through the fly's-eye lenses, the transmitting portions are located at positions corresponding to light-collecting parts of the fly's-eye lenses, and the light-shielding portion contains carbon particles, the content of the carbon particles being 45% to 65% by weight.

Abstract: A light-diffusing film and screen including same are provided. The light-diffusing film having anisotropy in the diffusion angle includes a translucent support, and a translucent resin layer having irregularities on the surface thereof and being provided on the translucent support. In the light-diffusing film, the maximal value of the loss tangent (tan ?) determined from a dynamic viscoelasticity of the light-diffusing film lies in a temperature range of 0° C. to 60° C.

Abstract: A light diffusion sheet, a method of producing a light diffusion sheet, and a screen using the light diffusion sheet, are provided. The method of producing a light diffusion sheet includes transferring an uneven form of a surface of a mold to form a light diffusion layer having an uneven surface; and repeating the transferring step twice or more to stack two layers or more of the light diffusion layers on a substrate.