Abstract: The present invention relates generally to thermally-conductive pastes for use with integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to self-orienting microplates of graphite.

Abstract: A two-input logic gate circuit suitable for extremely high-speed operation, which operates on two differential signal pairs expressing respective logic inputs, includes a control signal generating circuit which converts the input differential signal pairs to two sets of differential control signal pairs respectively having first and second level ranges, to be supplied to a current switching section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing starch solutions of high cation equivalent value (with a DS of 0.1-1.0). The starch to be cationized, advantageously an oxidized starch, is slurried to form a suspension of about 10-80% solids content in an aqueous mixture of a cationizing agent. In the cationization 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride or an equivalent chlorohydrin-functional cationizing agent is used by about 90-1100 g per kg starch solids, and a catalyst is added to the slurry. The reaction is carried out at a high solids content of 40-80%, preferably 50-60%, in at least two successive steps, in the first of which a temperature of about 5-40° C. is maintained, and in the second step a temperature of about 70-180° C.

Abstract: In order to provide an adjusting tool for a golf club to enhance directionability or a driving distance with a flex characteristics of a shaft which is suitable for the taste of a player, there is provided a golf club adjusting tool for adjusting feeling of a golf club in use, characterized by comprising: a fixed portion coupled and fixed in contact with a shaft portion of the golf club in the contact range of 5 to 40 mm in a longitudinal direction; and a vibration absorbing portion projecting in the longitudinal direction of the shaft portion continuously with the fixed portion and out of contact with the shaft portion.

Abstract: Minimally processed fruits and vegetables are preserved by use of a flavonoid. Cut and peeled fruits or vegetables are sprayed or dipped in a solution containing a flavonoid and an anti-oxidant such as ascorbic acid, erythorbic acid or alpha lipoic acid. Juices are also preserved by the addition of a flavonoid and ascorbic acid if it is not already present.

Abstract: A label for a skein of yarn includes a main portion of generally quadrilateral shape for encircling the skein. A projection is integrally formed with the main portion and extends outwardly from a side of the main portion and is bent to pass through the ends of a loop of yarn formed inwardly of one end of the skein thereby keeping the loop opened. An enlarged tab is integrally formed at an outward end of the projection and is turned downward against the main portion to secure the tab in position through the ends of the loop so that the label resists slipping along the length of the skein.