Abstract: An overload prevention apparatus for a jacking system of a rack and pinion type for use in offshore structures is disclosed. Each of the pinions is provided with a torque meter and tachometer for detecting a relative position between the pinion and the rack. The information detected by the torque meter and the tachometer are respectively fed to a computer the output of which is supplied to an adjust unit for equalizing the load on the jacking system.

Abstract: Resin compositions comprising a polyolefin resin and an organic compound of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen atom or --CH.sub.2 -- andY represents a hydrogen or fluorine atomhave insect-proofing effects, since said compound is kept on the surface of the composition to exhibit its insect-proofing effects.

Abstract: A semiconductor encapsulating material is obtained from a polyimide resin composition comprising (A) a polyaminobismaleimide resin, (B) a silicone monomer and/or oligomer having a hydroxyl or alkoxyl group bonded to a silicon atom and mixtures thereof, and (C) an inorganic filler wherein the weight ratio of polyaminobismaleimide resin (A) to silicone component (B) ranges from 99.5/0.5 to 70/30, and the weight ratio of polyaminobismaleimide resin (A) to inorganic filler (C) ranges from 100/50 to 100/1000.

Abstract: In the production of 2-chloropropionaldehyde by the hydroformylation of vinyl chloride in the presence of a rhodium catalyst in combination with a base, the activity of the catalyst can be improved significantly by maintaining the concentration of produced 2-chloropropionaldehyde in the reaction solution at not higher than 10%.Further, it is possible to continue the reaction for a long period of time while maintaining the activity of the catalyst at a high level by carrying out the reaction in a water insoluble or hardly soluble solvent simultaneously with water extraction, separating the catalyst solution and the extraction water from each other, separating 2-chloropropionaldehyde from the extraction water by distillation or similar means so as to lower its concentration to a given level or below, and using the extraction water again after subjecting it to an anion exchange treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to flexible copper-clad circuit substrates where copper foil is directly and firmly jointed with a polyimide film.Polyimide used is obtained conventionally by reacting diamine components including 3,3'-diaminobenzophenone, 1,3-bis(3-aminophenoxy)-bezene, 4,4'-bis(3-aminophenoxy)biphenyl, 2,2-bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)-phenyl]propane, 2,2-bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, bis[4(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfide, bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ketone and bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfone, with tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride including pyromellitic dianhydride, 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, 3,3',4,4'-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride and bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl) ether dianhydride, in organic solvent, and by thermally or chemically imidizing resultant polyamic acid.Polyimide thus obtained has relatively lower melt viscosity and is flowable at high temperatures.

Abstract: Dichroic coloring agents which have a blue to blue-violet hue and have not been used to date for liquid crystal displays are disclosed. These coloring agents are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is S or NH; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, alkyl group or alkoxy group; and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group or aralkyl group.

Abstract: A high-strength zinc base alloy which contains 5.2 to 8.6 wt % of Al, 3.0 to 6.5 wt % of Cu, 0.01 to 0.20 wt % of Mg, and if necessary, 0.30 wt % or less of one or two of Co and Ni, and/or 0.04 wt % or less of Ti, the balance being substantially composed of Zn, and which is suitable for a metal mold and die casting.

Abstract: This invention relates to .beta.-amino-.beta.-propiolactam derivativatives, moisture curable polyurethane compositions and their applications.The products of this invention have excellent characteristics such as good storage stability, rapid curing with atmospheric moisture and freedom from foaming.More particularly, condensed compounds are obtained by reacting specific secondary diamines such as piperazine and 1,3-(4,4'-dipiperidyl)propane with monoaldehyde having at least 3 carbon atoms, for example, isobutylaldehyde and .beta.-phenylpropylaldehyde. The .beta.-amino-.beta.-propiolactam derivatives are prepared by reacting the condensed compounds with monoisocyanate such as phenyl isocyanate and equimolar reaction products of diisocyanate with lower monohydric alcohol.In addition, the moisture curable polyurethane compositions contain said derivatives and polyisocyanate and/or polyurethane prepolymer having terminal isocyanato radicals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic adhesive comprising a modified polyolefin resin having a branch chain having at least one carbonyl group and at least one benzene nucleus in one side chain. This adhesive shows a strong bonding force to a chlorine-containing polymer or an aromatic group-containing polymer such as a polyester and is especially valuable for the production of a laminate of such a resin and a polyolefin. A blend or block copolymer comprising an olefin resin component that can contain a carboxyl group and a carbon-to-carbon chain resin component having a benzoic acid ester or cinnamic acid ester group in the side chain is especially excellent in the bonding characteristics, particularly the heat-resistance adhesion.

Abstract: Cyclic carbonates are prepared by reacting a 1,3-diol or 1,2-diol with a dialkylcarbonate in the presence of a basic catalyst. They are obtained in higher yields with higher purity by subjecting the reaction mixture to heat aging under vacuum in the presence of the basic catalyst, and recovering the cyclic carbonate from the mixture.

Abstract: A process for production of an essentially non-oriented surface-roughened film or sheet comprising a crystalline homopolymer or crystalline copolymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene having a surface roughness of 0.5 to 10 micrometers, said process including the following steps (1) preparing a molten composition comprising a homopolymer or copolymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene, (2) extruding the molten composition to form a film or sheet, and (3) placing the film or sheet in contact with a roller having a roughened surface or passing the film or sheet through a pair of rollers, at least one of which has a roughened surface; and the use of the above-mentioned surface roughened film or sheet for the manufacture of single-sided metal clad laminates.

Abstract: A highly corrosion-resistant amorphous Cu alloys with at least one element selected from the group of Ta and Nb and other Cu-Ta alloys with at least one element selected from the group of Nb, Ti and Zr, wherein the total content of alloying elements other than Cu ranges from 15 to 85 at %.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of culturing protoplasts in a liquid medium. According to the method of the present invention, the pH of the liquid medium for culturing the protoplasts is adjusted to not more than 5.2.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a switching apparatus for a vehicle locking device, and particularly to a switching apparatus which can electrically detect the state of a latch in a vehicle locking device. The switching apparatus detects whether the latch is in an open state, half-latched state or fully-latched state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for bringing methacrylic acid, which has been obtained by the catalytic oxidation of compound having 4 carbon atoms, into contact with a basic anion-exchange resin so as to remove byproduced dibasic acids and the like from the methacrylic acid and to purify the same.

Abstract: Optically active serine can be racemized at a high reaction rate under the relatively mild conditions by treating the optically active serine in an alkaline solution in the presence of pyridoxal phosphate or salicylaldehyde and an alkaline compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing a two-ply foam molded article, characterized by heating a foamable polyolefin sheet which is in its not yet foamed state to form a foamed polyolefin layer, integrally laminating a fabric on one side of the resulting foamed polyolefin layer which is still in a melted and softened state to form a laminate and simultaneously draw-forming the resulting laminate to shape the two-ply foam molded article.

Abstract: A chlorinated rubber having a chlorine content of 10 to 45% by weight based on the weight of the chlorinated rubber and a Mooney viscosity, ML.sub.1+4 (121.degree. C.), of 10 to 190 is obtained by chlorinating an ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated diene copolymer rubber containing 5-vinyl-2-norbornene as the non-conjugated diene. The chlorinated rubber has excellent processability in roll milling, extrusion, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition comprising, as indispensable components, (A) a synthetic hydrocarbon lubricating oil, (B) a load-withstanding additive and (C) a liquid modified ethylene/.alpha.-olefin random copolymer. In this lubricating oil composition, the load-withstanding oil is homogeneously and stably incorporated. This lubricating oil is significant in that the poor compatibity with a load-withstanding additive, which is the defect of synthetic hydrocarbon lubricating oils, is effectively overcome.

Abstract: A novel compound, 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-ol, and a novel preparation process of 4,4'-biphenol by using the novel compound as the raw material.4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-ol can be obtained by conducting a thermal decomposition reaction of 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexanol. 4,4'-Biphenol can be industrially manufactured by conducting a dehydrogenation reaction of 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-ol.