Abstract: The invention provides an alkali-soluble adhesive agent characterized by comprising an alkali-soluble resin that is a reaction product (C) obtained by allowing a polycarboxylic acid and/or a polycarboxylic anhydride having two or more carboxyl groups to react with a reaction product of a compound (A) having at least one epoxy group with a monocarboxylic acid compound (B). Preferably, the alkali-soluble resin is used in combination with a ketone organic solvent, optionally with at least one member selected from the group consisting of a melt viscosity reducing agent, a surface active agent and a plasticizer. The alkali-soluble adhesive agent can be removed by an alkali aqueous solution without recourse to any organic solvent, and is of an environmental protection-conscious type with improvements in adhesion, adhesion strength, coatability, surface smoothness, softening point controllability, melt viscosity controllability and spread controllability.

Abstract: The method for preparing an optically active (R)-amino compound characterized by the method comprising stereoselectively carrying out amino group transfer by action of an (R)-form-specific transaminase in the co-presence of a ketone compound (amino acceptor), and an amino compound (amino donor) of a racemic form or an (R)-form, to give an optically active (R)-amino compound. According to the present invention, it is made possible to easily prepare at a high yield the optically active (R)-amino compounds and the like having an aryl group and the like at their 1-position, which have been conventionally difficult to prepare.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot-melt resin composition which comprises 1 to 30% by weight of a compound represented by the general formula (1)Q-(X-A)n (1)(wherein X is a urethane or urea group, Q is a group with a valence of n, A is a univalent group, one of Q and A being an isocyanate residue and the other being an amine or alcohol residue, and n is an integer of 1 to 3) and 70 to 99% by weight of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (B); a method of producing a powder form of said hot-melt resin composition; and a hot-melt resin powder composition which comprises said powder-form hot-melt resin composition.

Abstract: A fluidized coating apparatus wherein a rotatable perforated disk 2 is provided at the lower portion of a processing cylinder 1 and perforated disk opening portions 3 are provided in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge of this perforated disk 2. The ratio of the total opening area of the perforated disk opening portions 3 to an area of an annular slit 8 formed between the perforated disk 2 and the inner wall of the processing cylinder 1 is within the range from 0.2 to 0.6. Each of the perforated disk opening portions 3 is provided with a cover and side walls so that gas is blown out outwardly in the radial direction or obliquely backward with respect to a rotating direction within 30.degree. to the radial direction of the perforated disk.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a separating and purifying (4R, 6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone comprising the steps of:reacting a diastereomer mixture of (4R, 6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## and (4S, 6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone represented by the formula (II) ##STR2## with a reagent which reacts with the hydroxyl groups at least equimolar to the compound represented by the formula (II) to thereby convert the compound represented by the formula (II) into (4S, 6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone derivative represented by the formula (III) ##STR3## (where R represents a group modifying the hydroxyl group) by modification with priority of the hydroxyl group in the formula (II), andseparating the compound of the formula (I) from the compound of the formula (III) through the difference in solubility to water or an organic solvent.

Abstract: An impact energy absorbing mechanism for a steering device of a motor vehicle includes guides each having a generally U-shaped guide surface. Each guide is mounted to a steering column which is movable in the axial direction when the operator's body is thrown out onto a steering wheel due a collision of the vehicle. A retaining portion is provided integrally with the guide and at a predetermined distance from the guide surface. An absorbing plate is fixed at one end to the vehicle body and left free at the other end. The free end of the absorbing plate is inserted and retained in a gap defined between the guide surface and retaining portion of the guide, so that the absorbing plate is held in a generally U-shaped bent position along the guide surface. When the guide is moved together with the steering column, the bent portion of the absorbing plate is sequentially shifted while maintaining the shape which is defined by the guide, thereby absorbing impact energy.

Abstract: A rack-and-pinion steering gear device has a mechanism for adjusting backlash and eliminating lost motion or play between a rack and a pinion. The pinion is formed on a pinion shaft angularly movably supported by a pinion holder, the pinion shaft having an axis out of alignment with the central axis of the pinion holder. The pinion holder is angularly movably supported in a housing such that the relative positions of these components with respect to each other are adjustable. A subpinion is supported on the pinion shaft for angular movement with respect to the pinion, the pinion and the subpinion being held in mesh with the rack. The subpinion is normally urged by a resilient member in a direction to turn with respect to the pinion. By adjustably turning the pinion holder with respect to the housing, the backlash between the rack and the pinion is adjusted and the lost motion or play between the rack and the pinion is eliminated by the subpinion.

Abstract: A steering device for steering front and rear wheels of a motor vehicle has a steering gear box for the front wheels and a steering gear box for the rear wheels. The front wheel steering gear box includes a first rack shaft operatively coupled to the front wheels, a first input shaft and an output shaft operatively coupled to the first rack shaft. The rear wheel steering gear box includes a second rack shaft operatively coupled to the rear wheels and a second input shaft operatively coupled to the second rack shaft. The output shaft and the second input shaft are interconnected by a linkage shaft. The second input shaft has an end inserted into the rear wheel steering gear box and inclined downwardly. The rear wheel steering gear box is supported on the vehicle frame for tilting movement around the second rack shaft.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for testing required properties of the specimen solids such as tablets, pills, granules, capsules, etc. automatically and continuously. After nondestructive tests are performed, then destructive tests are performed automatically and continuously. The data obtained by the tests can be processed to record and display the processed data. The nondestructive tests comprise at least one of the tests of the weight, diameter, thickness, color difference, and surface area, etc. which are performed in order or simultaneously. The destructive tests comprise at least one of the tests of the hardness, disintegration, dissolution, abrasion and chemical analysis. The apparatus consists of supply a mechanism for supplying the solids, nondestructive test mechanisms, destructive test mechanisms and a system for transferring solids from one test position to the next test position.

Abstract: Power steering apparatus for a vehicle comprising a rack rod operatively connected to a steering wheel and supported in a steering gear casing, the rack rod being drivable by a power cylinder consisting of an outer cylinder fixed to the steering gear casing, an inner cylinder disposed in the outer cylinder and fitted into the steering gear casing, and a piston mounted on the rack rod to divide the interior of the inner cylinder into first and second oil chambers. A control valve is mounted on the lower surface of the steering gear casing for controlling the operation of the power cylinder. The second oil chamber is in communication with the outer cylinder via the spaces between the coils of a coil spring, the inner cylinder being supported in floating state on the outer cylinder by the coil spring. A pair of parallel, annular or semi-annular oil passages are provided in that portion of the steering gear casing which is engaged with the inner cylinder.

Abstract: An aerosol sprayer, which comprises a can for accommodating an aerosol material which is provided with a spray nozzle and connected with a pressure regulator, and a small-sized bomb which is charged with a highly compressed gas and connected with said pressure regulator.