Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a tube with an outer diameter in the range of from 10 ?m to 250 ?m consisting of a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane as well as to a tube with an outer diameter in the range of from 10 ?m to 250 ?m consisting of a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane obtained or obtainable by the process according to the invention. The invention is further directed to the use of a tube according to the invention as a tube for the transportation of a fluid or as gas membrane tube or as an elastic fiber.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a display device driving method and a display device. In driving the display device in which any one of a first frequency drive and a second frequency drive can be selected as a specific frequency, for a scanning period at the specific frequency from a start of a quenching period for a first row forming a frame to an end of a quenching period for a last row forming the frame, the scanning period in the second frequency drive is shorter than the scanning period in the first frequency drive.

Abstract: A high-level power source line of a display device has a resistance value per unit length that is greater from a second end portion side toward a first end portion side in at least a portion of a section ranging from the first end portion connected to a first power source bus line to the second end portion in a side opposite to the first end portion. Accordingly, variation in luminance of each pixel is suppressed.

Abstract: A process for producing foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles comprises the steps of a) melting a thermoplastic polyurethane in a first extruder (E1), b) injecting a gaseous blowing agent in a second extruder (E2), c) impregnating the gaseous blowing agent homogeneously into the thermoplastic polyurethane melt in a third extruder (E3), d) extruding the impregnated thermoplastic polyurethane melt through a die plate and granulating the melt in an underwater granulation device under temperature and pressure conditions to form foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles.

Abstract: When an active matrix type display device using an electro-optical element such as an organic EL element is driven at a low frequency, there is a problem in that flicker occurs. Provided are a method of driving a display device and a display device in which occurrence of flicker can be suppressed, in drive of the display device for which any one of a high frequency drive and a low frequency drive can be selected, if a power supply voltage difference between a drive power supply and a cathode power supply in a case where the display device is driven in the low frequency drive is smaller than a power supply voltage difference in a case where the display device is driven in the high frequency drive.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a display device driving method and a display device. In driving the display device in which any one of a first frequency drive and a second frequency drive can be selected as a specific frequency, for a scanning period at the specific frequency from a start of a quenching period for a first row forming a frame to an end of a quenching period for a last row forming the frame, the scanning period in the second frequency drive is shorter than the scanning period in the first frequency drive.

Abstract: When an active matrix type display device using an electro-optical element such as an organic EL element is driven at a low frequency, there is a problem in that flicker occurs. Provided are a method of driving a display device and a display device in which occurrence of flicker can be suppressed, in drive of the display device for which any one of a high frequency drive and a low frequency drive can be selected, if a power supply voltage difference between a drive power supply and a cathode power supply in a case where the display device is driven in the low frequency drive is smaller than a power supply voltage difference in a case where the display device is driven in the high frequency drive.

Abstract: In an organic EL display device, each of high level power source lines has both end portions smaller from a first end portion side toward a second end portion side in at least a part of a section ranging from the first end portion on a side supplied with a high level power source voltage (ELVDD) from a power source circuit to the second end portion. Accordingly, variations in luminance of pixels are reduced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a tube with an outer diameter in the range of from 10 ?m to 250 ?m consisting of a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane as well as to a tube with an outer diameter in the range of from 10 ?m to 250 ?m consisting of a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane obtained or obtainable by the process according to the invention. The invention is further directed to the use of a tube according to the invention as a tube for the transportation of a fluid or as gas membrane tube or as an elastic fiber.

Abstract: A process for producing foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles comprises the steps of a) melting a thermoplastic polyurethane in a first extruder (E1), b) injecting a gaseous blowing agent in a second extruder (E2), c) impregnating the gaseous blowing agent homogeneously into the thermoplastic polyurethane melt in a third extruder (E3), d) extruding the impregnated thermoplastic polyurethane melt through a die plate and granulating the melt in an underwater granulation device under temperature and pressure conditions to form foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a thermoplastic polyurethanes composition comprising polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane and 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid ester and preparation processes thereof. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a good mold release behavior in injection molding without undesirably significant shrinkage and surface blooming of final product.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thermoplastic polyurethane comprising substantially no plasticizers and having a Shore A hardness of 60 or less, which is prepared by a one-step polymerization of i) linear polyol, ii) organic diisocyanate and iii) glycol chain extender mainly comprising ethylene glycol and/or 1,3-propanediol; wherein the linear polyol (i) has a number average molecular weight within the range of from 1.5×103 g/mol to 5.0×103 g/mol. The thermoplastic polyurethane of the present invention can be easily produced by conventional production methods, and the thermoplastic polyurethane thus produced can be molded to articles in practicable processing cycles. Moreover, the thermoplastic polyurethane articles have low shrinkage, have good low-temperature properties and good mechanical properties, and do not harden substantially at low temperature.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing coated paper which consistently performs a papermaking process, a coating process, and a flattening process and includes a coating facility formed of a combination of a roll coater coating facility and first and second coating facilities in which coating methods are different from that of the roll coater coating facility, and the roll coater coating facility is provided between the first and second coating facilities.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a thermoplastic polyurethanes composition comprising polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane and 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid ester and preparation processes thereof. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a good mold release behavior in injection molding without undesirably significant shrinkage and surface blooming of final product.

Abstract: A powdered resin composition for slush molding comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane resin powder (B) as the main component and a fine particle powder (A) of a vinyl type copolymer comprising a copolymer of a monomer (a01) having one vinyl group such as methyl methacrylate and a monomer (a02) having two or more vinyl groups such as ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and having a cross-linked structure; or a fine particle powder (E) of a vinyl type copolymer comprising the (a01) and a monomer (a03) having one or more vinyl groups and one or more functional groups other than a vinyl group such as hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate and having a cross-linked structure. The fine particle powder is a powder flowability improver which does not cause die stains and the powdered resin composition for slush molding containing the fine powder do not cause staining of molds.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing coated paper. While a roll coater coating facility and two coating facilities of which coating methods are different from that of the roll coater coating facility are used, the method makes a moisture percentage before a flattening process be stably kept at a moisture percentage in a predetermined range, and improves the stability of quality in the flattening process. Further, the method prevents the contamination of the feed line that is caused by the increase of the length of a feeding line after a coating layer is formed by the roll coater coating facility, and a paper break trouble that is caused by the paper break while the contamination or the moisture percentage of the feed line is high, thereby improving production efficiency. [Means for Solving Problem] The method of manufacturing coated paper consistently performs a papermaking process, a coating process, and a flattening process.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for a polarizing plate which has excellent optical properties and durability, is capable of relaxing stress caused by dimensional changes of the polarizing plate or the like and is capable of suppressing light leakage and ununiformity of color. A polarizing plate having an adhesive layer composed of the adhesive composition is also disclosed. The adhesive composition for a polarizing plate includes an acrylic copolymer (A), which contains, as monomer components, (a1) a (meth)acrylic ester in an amount of 10 to 79.9% by weight, (a2) a benzene ring-containing compound in an amount of 20 to 80% by weight and (a3) a functional group-containing compound in an amount of 0.1 to 10% by weight and has a benzene ring content of not less than 10% by weight and a weight-average molecular weight of 800,000 to 2,000,000, a crosslinking agent (B) in an amount 0.01 to 0.3 part by weight, and a silane coupling agent (C) in an amount of 0.01 to 0.

Abstract: A powdered resin composition for slush molding comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane resin powder (B) as the main component and a fine particle powder (A) of a vinyl type copolymer comprising a copolymer of a monomer (a01) having one vinyl group such as methyl methacrylate and a monomer (a02) having two or more vinyl groups such as ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and having a cross-linked structure; or a fine particle powder (E) of a vinyl type copolymer comprising the (a01) and a monomer (a03) having one or more vinyl groups and one or more functional groups other than a vinyl group such as hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate and having a cross-linked structure. The fine particle powder is a powder flowability improver which does not cause die stains and the powdered resin composition for slush molding containing the fine powder do not cause staining of molds.

Abstract: A front structure of a vehicle includes a suspension cross member provided between left and right front side frames; wheel aprons, each provided between an upper side frame and the front side frame; and strut towers connected to the upper side frames, front side frames and wheel aprons. A pair of strut tower reinforcing members form vertically extending structures with closed hollow cross sections in cooperation with the strut towers. The structures with the closed cross hollow cross sections are arranged to correspond to ends of the suspension cross member with respect to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rear vehicle body structure has rear side frames extending longitudinally, C and D pillars extending substantially vertically, a first cross member connecting at a front end thereof to one of the rear side frames in the vicinity of one of the C pillars for shifting to a rear of the body as separating from the one of the rear side frames and then connecting at a rear end thereof to the other rear side frame, and a second cross member connecting at a front end thereof to the other rear side frame in the vicinity of the other C pillar for shifting to the rear of the body as separating from the other rear side frame to cross the first cross member and then connecting at a rear end thereof to the one of the rear side frame.