Abstract: Polymer compositions for molding in the presence of a foaming agent which comprise at least a polyolefin resin as a base resin and low polarity boron compound powder which is not decomposed at a foaming temperature, such as boron nitride powder as a nucleator. Polymer compositions of the invention are useful for formation of a foamed insulating layer on a conductive material by way of foam molding. By using said polymer composition, a foamed insulating layer excellent in insulation properties which has small dielectric loss factor, tan .delta., at high frequency and high extent of foaming of not less than 70% can be obtained.

Abstract: A planetary gear transmission for use on automobiles includes an input shaft, an output gear, and three planetary gear trains disposed coaxially with each other and each having a sun gear element, a carrier element, and a ring gear element, two of the elements of each of the planetary gear trains being mechanically coupled to elements of the other planetary gear trains for rotation therewith. The elements which are mechanically coupled to each other provide first through fifth rotating members, the first and fifth rotating members being coupled to the input shaft, one of the second and third rotating members being coupled to the output gear, the fourth rotating member being coupled to the output gear. The planetary gear transmission also has a separating clutch disposed between the elements of the third rotating member, for selectively engaging and disengaging the elements of the third rotating member.

Abstract: Improved process for the preparation of 7-(2-amino-2-phenyl-acetamido)cephem derivatives of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogwn atom or hydroxyl group, n stands for 0, 1 or 2, and A denotes a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group or a direct bond coupling directly the sulfur atom and the --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH group together, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The process is not only simple and easy to carry out, but also provides as crystalline precipitate the intended products with a high yield. The 7-(2-amino-2-phenyl-acetamido)cephem derivatives are useful as intermediates for syntheses of antibacterial agents.

Abstract: 2-METHYL-3-PRENYL-4,5,6-TRIMETHOXYPHENOL OF THE FORMULA: ##STR1## wherein R represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## WHEREIN N IS AN INTEGER OF 0 TO 9 AND A and B represent hydrogen atom or A--B may form a bond,Is prepared by reacting 6-methyl-2,3,4-trimethoxyphenol with a prenol or isoprenol substituted by the group R as defined above in the presence of a complex catalyst comprising Lewis acid and a silica-alumina compound.