Abstract: A fastener consisting of two layers of hook-and-loop materials combined into a fastener for use, either with coils of elongated materials, or, alternatively, for releasably securing any objects together, one or two of which are permanently affixed to the fastener.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a polymer includes the first step of reacting a solution of one of two starting materials in an organic solvent with the other material in the form of a powder, and the second step of reacting a solution of the reaction product of the first step in an organic solvent with a solution of the other material in an organic solvent. The process preferably includes one or both of two additional steps, i.e. filtering the reaction product of the first step, and degassing the reaction product of the second step by stirring it at a reduced pressure. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed. This invention makes it possible to produce a polymer of high and uniform quality having a final viscosity controlled within a certain range and not containing foreign matter or bubbles.

Abstract: A diamine compound represented by general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is as defined in the specification a group of formula (II) ##STR2## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 as defined in the specification or a group of formula (III) ##STR3## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the same meanings as defined above, and Z is as defined in the specification, or --SO.sub.2 --. The diamine compound is produced by reducing a dinitro compound of general formula (IV) ##STR4## wherein R has the same meaning as defined above. Imidation of the diamine compound with a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride produces a polyamideimide resin having a repeating unit represented by general formula (V): ##STR5## wherein Ar and Ar.sup.1, which are as defined in the specification R.sup.3 is a group of general formula (VI) below: ##STR6## where R has the same meaning as defined above; R.sup.4 is as defined in the specification and m and n are each zero or a positive integer which satisfy m.gtoreq.2n.