Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing as essential ingredients a lubricating oil component having a melting point of not higher than 100.degree. C., and one or more water-soluble dispersants selected from the group consisting of anionic polymeric dispersants of a molecular weight of 250 to 25,000, and polyoxyethylene type surfactants of a molecular weight of 3,000 to 20,000 and an HLB value of at least 18, said lubricating oil component being present in a stably dispersed state in water, achieves excellent adhesion when supplied to a machined portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a soap pad comprising winding metallic wool into a roll form, applying a soap solution internally to the roll form to cause the solution to adhere to the metallic wool, separating the metallic wool roll from the spindle and press forming the metallic wool into a desired shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for supervising and/or controlling the output power of an induction motor comprising means for generating a first voltage signal (Ha) which varies with the actual speed of the motor, means for generating a second voltage signal (S) corresponding to the synchronous speed of the motor, means for generating a third voltage signal (H) proportional to the speed of the motor at the rated maximum output, circuit means for generating voltage signals proportional to either S-H or S-Ha, a first meter responsive to the signal proportional to S-Ha for indicating the output power of the motor, a first voltage divider circuit coupled between the output of the circuit means for generating voltage signals proportional to S-H or S-Ha and the first meter to change the scale of the first meter, a second voltage divider circuit coupled to the output of the first voltage signal generating means and responsive to the frequency of the voltage source for the induction motor for producing an output voltage indicative of

Abstract: Slump loss in fresh concrete is prevented by adding a powdery or granular barium, magnesium, iron or aluminum salt of a .beta.-naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate to the cement or concrete composition. About 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of the condensate per 100 parts by weight of cement, preferably Portland cement, are employed.

Abstract: A disposable diaper comprising a urine-permeable surface sheet, a urine-impervious backing sheet and an absorbent pad interposed between said two sheets, said disposable diaper being characterized in that the urine-impervious backing sheet comprises at least two layers, the first layer being a substantially urine-impermeable, vapor-permeable sheet, and the second layer being a urine-impermeable sheet which is perforated at an aperture ratio lower than 30%, said first and second layer being integrally formed.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of coal powder having good flowability properties are provided by employing, as the dispersing agent, an anionic surface active agent having the formula:[R--O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--.sub.m SO.sub.3 ].sub.n Mwherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms or an alkyl- or alkenyl-substituted aryl group having 4 to 22 carbon atoms in the substituent thereof, m is an integer of from 2 to 50, n is a number of from 1 to 3 and is the same as the valence of the counter ion M, and M is a cation having a valence of from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Novel 3-amino-4-homoisotwistane derivatives of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, and R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl group, or non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are very valuable as medicines for the treatment of virus-caused diseases and as antiviral agents for animals and useful for the treatment of parkinsonean disease.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring and/or supervising the output power of an induction motor comprising means for generating a first voltage signal proportional to the synchronous speed of the motor, means for generating a second voltage signal proportional to the actual speed of the motor in operation and means responsive to the first and second voltage signals for generating a third voltage signal proportional to the difference between the first and second voltage signals. The third voltage signal is applied to a meter for providing a continuous indication of the output power of the motor.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing hard butter which comprises interesterifying an oil-and-fat material of about 20 to 40% by weight of myristic acid triglyceride and about 60 to 80% by weight of a vegetable oil, such as rapeseed oil, soybean oil or corn oil, or a hardened vegetable oil obtained by hydrogenating such a vegetable oil. The resultant hard butter has a good palatability and is free of a soapy taste.

Abstract: Antiviral agents containing an effective amount of 1-amino-2,4-ethanobicyclo[3,3,1]nonane or salts thereof which are effective for the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases caused by herpes or influenza virus.

Abstract: 1-Aminomethyltricyclo[4.3.1.1.sup.2,5 ]undecane having the formula (I) and acid-addition salts thereof possess an excellent inhibitory effect on the growth of viruses even at a low concentration.

Abstract: A tricyclo-.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated aldehyde represented by the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein the group ##STR2## is attached to the exo side of the norbornane ring at the 8- or 9-position, R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and the dotted line between carbon 3 and carbon 4 represents a saturated or ethylenically unsaturated bond possesses odorous characteristics and is useful for perfume compositions.

Abstract: A uniform transparent aqueous liquid composition is disclosed. The solid components of the composition consist essentially of; (A) a nonionic surfactant having one or more polyoxyethylene radicals in the molecule as a hydrophilic group, (B) a nonionic water soluble polymer having hydroxyl radicals or pyrrolidone radicals in the molecule, and (C) as a fluorescent optical brightener, a 4,4'-bis(2-sulfostyryl)biphenyl salt. The composition is especially effective on clothes made of hydrophobic fibers, such as polyester fibers.

Abstract: An abrasive material which comprises abrasive grains and a polycarbodiimide and polyurethane resin as the binder for the abrasive grains and a method of preparation thereof are disclosed. The polycarbodiimide and polyurethane resin is prepared by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of a catalyst. The resin has a specified amount of carbodiimide bonding and urethane bonding.

Abstract: A process for producing a hydroxyfatty acid polyhydric alcohol ester, which comprises; adding at least one polyhydric alcohol represented by the formula (III) or (IV), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and m and n represent integers from 1 to 6, to hydrated Sophorolipid which is a fermentation product of Torulopsis bombicola; distilling off water under reduced pressure; and subjecting the resulting mixture to an alcoholysis reaction by adding an acid catalyst to the mother liquor.

Abstract: A dehydrating purification process for a fermentation product, which comprises adding at least one polyhydric alcohol represented by the formulae (III) or (IV), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.8 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.9 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and m and n represent integers from 1 to 6, to hydrated Sophorolipid or a secondary derivative thereof which is a fermentation product of Torulopsis bombicola, and distilling off water with heating under reduced pressure.

Abstract: A liquid anti-static agent composition which is applied to the surface of synthetic resin was disclosed. The anti-static agent composition consists essentially of: (1) sucrose ester, (2) glycerin ester, (3) polyol, and (4) water.