Abstract: A liquid crystal mixture containing a compound of the formula (1) as an essential component, which has a large birefringence (.DELTA.n), an increased upper limit temperature of nematic phase and a widened temperature range of nematic phase, and a decreased responsiveness parameter.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a rubber modified asphalt type of waterproofing composition which can be used in a normal temperature type of spray waterproofing method and can find its application in waterproofing, moisture-proofing, rustproofing, and filling buildings and structure for engineering works, said waterproofing composition coagulates instantaneously to form a stable yet firm waterproofing layer. This rubber modified asphalt type of waterproofing composition comprises a cationic rubber modified asphalt emulsion and an organic coagulating agent.

Abstract: A composite substrate for a waterproofing structure, which comprises a fiber mat and a closed cell foam sheet which are integrated by needling.

Abstract: A positive photoresist compositions comprising, as a photosensitizer, a quinonediazide sulfonic acid ester of a phenol compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, Q.sup.4, Q.sup.5, Q.sup.6, Q.sup.7, Q.sup.8, Q.sup.9 and Q.sup.10 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms or phenyl, or Q.sup.1 and Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3 and Q.sup.4, Q.sup.5 and Q.sup.6, Q.sup.7 and Q.sup.8, or Q.sup.9 and Q.sup.10 may form a cycloalkane ring having 6 or less carbon atoms together with a carbon atoms to which they are connected, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.15 and R.sup.16 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms or phenyl; andm and n independently represent a number of 0 or 1;and an alkali soluble resin;and a quinonediazide sulfonic acid ester of a phenol compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A flow-through photochemical reactor includes a reactor body, that circumscribes a longitudinally extending channel having a generally annular cross section. This channel accommodates fluids passing between an inner wall of the reactor body and an outer wall of a photon-transmitting tube that is housed internally thereof. In addition, the reactor includes mechanically static, fluid-dynamic elements for passively inducing substantial turbulent flow within a fluid as it passes through the channel. This arrangement substantially increases the uniformity of the fluid's exposure to photons radiating from a source within the tube into the fluid as it is conducted through the channel.

Abstract: A process is descripted in which an article of manufacture may be produced which includes a renewable surface on a synthetic wood composite substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shampoo composition effective for control of ectoparasites, particularly for extermination of lice. The shampoo composition may contain 0.001% to 5% by weight of pyriproxyfen, 10% to 70% by weight of an anionic surfactant, 0.5% to 20% by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, and optionally 1% to 8% by weight of a pyrethroid compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for papermaking which comprises forming a sheet in the presence of a neutral sizing agent and optionally a filler using as a paper quality improver a cationic polymer which is prepared by copolymerizing an acrylamide compound of the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R.sub.1)CONH.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen atom or methyl group, and an inorganic or organic acid salt of a diallylamine compound of the formula:?CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(R.sub.2)CH.sub.2 !.sub.2 N--R.sub.3wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen atom or methyl group, R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in the presence or absence of a vinyl monomer copolymerizable with said acrylamide compound and/or said diallylamine compound salt.When the above paper quality improver is used, the yield per each additive particularly in case of neutral or alkaline papermaking is excellent and hence the sizing properties are sufficiently given, and there can be obtained a paper having sufficiently improved paper strength.

Abstract: The test apparatus (PC,KB,DIS,PR,IF) communicates via a standard serial bus (12) with a device under test (DUT) to verify conformity with a standard application protocol defining the format, meaning and applicability of messages passed via the bus (12). The apparatus generates a test sequence of commands and requests and analyses the replies of the DUT for conformity. The test sequence and the analysis are adapted automatically in response to previous replies of the device, to provide a thorough but efficient test of the device and any subdevices identified within it. Where the standard application protocol defines extended autonomous cooperation between devices, the test apparatus emulates one or more further devices to be controlled and interrogated by the device under test.

Abstract: An adhesive for bonding together a first substrate made of vinylidene fluoride resin and a second substrate comprises an elastic fluorohydrocarbon resin, a polyisocyanate, and an organic solvent. This elastic fluorohydrocarbon resin is obtained by graft copolymerization of a fluorine-containing copolymer with a vinylidene fluoride monomer. This copolymer is prepared by copolymerizing at least one first fluorine-containing monomer with at least one unsaturated monomer that has peroxy bond. The adhesive itself is superior in durability, and bond strength between the first and second substrates is also superior.

Abstract: This invention relates to vertical bearing assemblies employed to support vertically extending rotatable shafts and provide thrust and/or journal bearing support therefor, and in particular relates to lubricant arrangements therefor.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, carboxy, tetrazolyl, --SO.sub.2 H, --SO.sub.3 H, --OSO.sub.3 H, --CONHOH, or --P(OH)OR', --PO(OH)OR', --OP(OH)OR' or --OPO(OH)OR' where R' is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or aryl C.sub.1-6 alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, andR.sup.4 is fluoro, trifluoromethyl, nitro, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, heteroaryl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted aryl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted aryl C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted aryl C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, optionally substituted arylthio, optionally substituted aryl C.sub.1-6 alkylthio or --CONR"R'", --SO.sub.2 NR"R"", --NR"R'", --OCONR"R"' or --SONR"R'" where R" and R'" are each hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl C.sub.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for a plasma arc utilizing equipment providing an output current nearly equal to an input current includes a first converter for converting an AC voltage to a DC voltage. The DC voltage is converted to a high frequency voltage by an inverter. The output of the inverter is converted through a second converter to a DC voltage which is applied between a torch and a workpiece. A current detector detects an output current flowing between the second converter and the workpiece. A voltage detector detects an output voltage between the torch and the workpiece. A multiplier multiplies the output current and the output voltage to provide a signal representative of an output power. A comparator compares the output power representative signal with a first preset value.

Abstract: There is disclosed a microbicidal composition comprising as active ingredients:(I) a dithiocarbonimide compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Z represents CH group or nitrogen, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy group, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl group or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkoxy group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are taken together to form methylenedioxy group optionally substituted with fluorine, and(II) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of azole microbicidal compound, cyclic amine microbicidal compound, N-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)imide microbicidal compound, anilinopyrimidine microbicidal compound, cyanopyrrole microbicidal compound, benzimidazole microbicidal compound, fluazinam, thiram and sulfur.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cholestasis ameliorant containing tauroursodeoxycholic acid, which is more excellent in solubility than ursodeoxycholic acid, as the active ingredient. The ameliorant is useful for the treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis due to drug-induced hepatopathy, viral hepatitis or the like and the treatment of cholestasis occurring after surgical operation for the treatment of obstructive jaundice.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or sec-butyl; X is carbonyl or methylene; Z is .dbd.C.dbd.(R.sup.2).sub.2 or .dbd.C.dbd.(CH.sub.2).sub.m, in which R.sup.2 is alkyl, and m is integer of from 2 to 5); n is 0 or 1; R.sup.3 is nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, or a group (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii) or (ix): ##STR2## , wherein: R.sup.4 represents: alkyl; substituted alkyl; cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; substituted cycloalkyl; alkenyl; alkynyl; carbocyclic aryl; or heterocyclic; R.sup.5 is hydrogen atom or alkyl; R.sup.6 represents: hydrogen; alkyl; or cycloalkyl; R.sup.7 represents: alkyl; cycloalkyl; carbocyclic aryl; or aralkyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, are fuised to form heterocyclic ring; Y is oxygen or sulfur; r is 1, 2 or 3; Q is methylene or carbonyl; R.sup.8 is: alkyl or carbocyclic aryl; R.sup.

Abstract: A positive resist composition which comprises a 1,2-quinone diazide compound and an alkali-soluble resin containing a polyphenol compound (I) of the general formula:X--.alpha.--H (I)wherein x is a group of the formula: ##STR1## and .alpha. is a divalent group which comprises a repeating unit of the formula: ##STR2## in which n is a number of not less than 1; a, b, c, d, e and f are the same or different and a number of 0-3, provided that d+f is not less than 1; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy group, a carboxyl group or a halogen atom; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl group or an aryl group, which resist composition is sensitive to radiation and has good balance of sensitivity, resolving power and heat resistance.

Abstract: A process for thawing a frozen sushi product of a type packed by a plastic film by a microwave oven is provided. Each of a packed frozen sushi product of a type packed by a plastic film in which the entire sushi product is covered with the plastic film, and a frozen sushi product of a type packed by a plastic film in which an upper portion of a sushi material is covered with an aluminum foil, and the entire sushi product is covered with a plastic film with the aluminum foil located therebetween, can be thawed in a microwave oven by heating it by an electromagnetic wave heating to rise the temperature of an exposed side of a shaped form of boiled rice to 40.degree. C. or more, while rising the temperature of a contact area between the sushi material and the boiled rice portion to 15.degree. C.