Abstract: A method for producing starch granules suitable as an excipient for an orally disintegrating tablet. Fluidized bed granulation is performed by spraying a starch paste in small amounts while a ?-starch is being fluidized using an air-fluidized bed. Subsequently, fluidized bed drying is performed at a temperature equal to or higher than the gelatinization temperature of the ?-starch. This yields starch granules having a high degree of gelatinization in comparison with the amount of ?-starch adhered to the ?-starch by the spraying of the starch paste. These starch granules alone impart satisfactory oral disintegratability and breaking strength to the tablet. Accordingly, when used as an excipient during tableting of orally disintegrating tablets, other auxiliary excipients such as saccharides or crystalline cellulose need not be added.

Abstract: A method for producing starch granules suitable as an excipient for an orally disintegrating tablet. Fluidized bed granulation is performed by spraying a starch paste in small amounts while a ?-starch is being fluidized using an air-fluidized bed. Subsequently, fluidized bed drying is performed at a temperature equal to or higher than the gelatinization temperature of the ?-starch. This yields starch granules having a high degree of gelatinization in comparison with the amount of ?-starch adhered to the ?-starch by the spraying of the starch paste. These starch granules alone impart satisfactory oral disintegratability and breaking strength to the tablet. Accordingly, when used as an excipient during tableting of orally disintegrating tablets, other auxiliary excipients such as saccharides or crystalline cellulose need not be added.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas barrier film including a plastic film and a thin film which is made of a composition containing an oxide as a main component and is formed on at least one surface of the plastic film. A specific gravity of the thin film is 55% or more and 100% or less of a specific gravity of the oxide in the form of a crystal generally present at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure. Thus, the invention provides a gas barrier film having an excellent gas barrier and retort properties and bending resistance; a gas barrier film suitably used in a wrapping material for dried food, liquid food or food containing liquids, frozen food and retort food; a gas barrier film that can be used in an electronic oven, can be sterilized by micro waves and can contain a free-oxygen absorber; a gas barrier film suitably used in a paper carton, a tube, a lid and the like; and a gas barrier film suitably used for cutting off gas for industrial use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas barrier film including a plastic film and a thin film which is made of a composition containing an oxide as a main component and is formed on at least one surface of the plastic film. A specific gravity of the thin film is 55% or more and 100% or less of a specific gravity of the oxide in the form of a crystal generally present at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure. Thus, the invention provides a gas barrier film having an excellent gas barrier and retort properties and bending resistance; a gas barrier film suitably used in a wrapping material for dried food, liquid food or food containing liquids, frozen food and retort food; a gas barrier film that can be used in an electronic oven, can be sterilized by micro waves end can contain a free-oxygen absorber; a gas barrier film suitably used in a paper carton, a tube, a lid and the like; and a gas barrier film suitably used for cutting off gas for industrial use.

Abstract: Spherical resin particles in micron order with a narrow particle diameter distribution, methods for the production thereof and uses thereof are disclosed. Overcoming various problems comprised in the hitherto-known polymerization granulation methods, resin particles using a condensation polymer in micron order of the present invention having spherical form and narrow particle diameter distribution serve well for various applications.

Abstract: Spherical resin particles in micron order with a narrow particle diameter distribution, methods for the production thereof and uses thereof are disclosed. Overcoming various problems comprised in the hitherto-known polymerization granulation methods, resin particles using a condensation polymer in micron order of the present invention having spherical form and narrow particle diameter distribution serve well for various applications.

Abstract: Spherical resin particles in micron order with a narrow particle diameter distribution, methods for the production thereof and uses thereof are disclosed. Overcoming various problems comprised in the hitherto-known polymerization granulation methods, resin particles using a condensation polymer in micron order of the present invention having spherical form and narrow particle diameter distribution serve well for various applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides an earthquake resistant multi-story building which is characterized by having an energy concentration story. The energy concentration story has an elasto-plastic force-displacement relationship regarding horizontal force and displacement. The force-displacement relationship is characterized in that: (a) stiffness in elastic range (F.sub.y /d.sub.y) is generally equal to an optimal stiffness of the same story according to an elastic design concept; (b) the yield strength F.sub.y is generally less than 80% of an optimum yield strength; (c) stiffness in plastic range is positive and generally less than about a half of the stiffness in the elastic range; and (d) ultimate displacement is generally at least twice as large as the yield displacement.

Abstract: Two or more processors with differing address space sizes are used in a multi-processor system. A portion of the memory means accessible by the first processor with a larger address space size is also accessible by the second processor for elevating a utilization efficiency of the memory capacity. A window for the memory space of the second processor is provided in the address space of the first processor. The memory devices controlled by the second processor are controlled through this window by the first processor as well for elevating the utilization efficiency of the memory devices.

Abstract: Automatic electrode shaping apparatus comprising a grinding tool adapted to come in contact with the points of electrode tips attached to the tips of arms of a welding machine for grinding said points, a judging device for judging the shaping condition of said points of the electrode tips, and a tip holding mechanism for holding the electrode tips with the grinding tool coming in contact with the electrode tips, the grinding tool and the judging device being movable with respect to the electrode tips and alternatively located in the position opposite to the electrode tips.According to the automatic electrode shaping apparatus, the electrode tips are held by the tip holding mechanism, and ground and shaped with the grinding tool in a stable manner. After the electrode tips have been shaped, the shaping condition of the electrode tips can be judged whether it is good or bad, without moving the electrode tips.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ethyl, 2-fluoroethyl or cyclopropyl, and X is hydrogen atom or fluorine atom, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which have excellent antimicrobial activities in vivo and hence are useful as an antimicrobial agent, and an antimicrobial composition containing said compound as an active ingredient, and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: 1-Ethyl-6,8-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-7-(1-imidazolyl)-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxyl ic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which have excellent anti-microbial activities and are useful as an anti-microbial agent for the treatment of infectious diseases in warm-blooded animals including human beings, and an anti-microbial composition containing said compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A beaded edge is formed on a plate member, which has an upstanding outer edge bent with a predetermined radius of curvature, by placing the plate member on a lower die and applying a uniform force against the free edge of the upturned portion at an approximately 45.degree. angle to turn the outer portion inwardly to form an angle of about 45.degree. with the plate member, and then pressing the free edge downward into contact with the plate member while maintaining a substantially constant curvature of the bend region to produce a beaded edge.