Abstract: Polyamide resin pellets which comprise: 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin; from 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of lubricant A, which comprises at least one ester of a higher aliphatic carboxylic acid with a higher alcohol; and from 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of lubricant B. which comprises at least one higher aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein lubricant A is present inside the pellets. Also disclosed are the polyamide resin pellets further comprising lubricant C, which comprises a higher aliphatic carboxylic acid amide.

Abstract: The purposes of this invention are preparation of the non-mucin type synthetic compounds-carrier conjugated compounds which are stable against enzymes, and which have the ability of specific reactivity to induce immune response for cancer and HIV.

Abstract: Ether and amide derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by the following formula (I) and its pharmaceutical acceptable salt, and which are useful for the treatment of diabetes. R1—A—R2  (I) wherein (with the provisos that (i) when A is —O—, then n is 2 or 3 (ii) when then n is 1 or 2. R3 is OH—, CH3SO2NH—, CF3SO2NH—, CH3SO2NHCH2—, CF3SO2NHCH2—, HOOC—, CH3OOC—, HOOC—CH2SO2NH—, CF3—CH2SO2NH—,  R8—NHSO2—, R8—NHSO2—CH2—, HOOC—CH2—O—, HSO3N═CH—, or R9—SO2NHCO—; R4 is H, OH, O-alkyl or O—CH2OCH3; R5 is H, halogen atom, —CH2COOH or OH; R6 and R7 are hydrogen, t-butyl or pyrolidyl; R8 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R9 is alkyl or thienyl; R10 is lower alkyl) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of, 1

Abstract: C-glycoside derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by the following formula (I) and its pharmaceutical acceptable salt, and which are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyhexamathylene adipamide fibers significantly excellent in thermal yellowing resistance, and a process for producing the same. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers have adaptability to fibers for clothing which adaptability is comparable to that of poly-&egr;-capramide fibers and polyester fibers. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers can be obtained by either (1) melt spinning a polyhexamethylene adipamide simultaneously containing 2,4-bis(alkylthio)-6-(3,5-dialkyl-4-hydroxyanilino)-1,3,5-triazine and a compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid and derivatives of these acids, or (2) melt spinning the fibers having the sum of an amino end group concentration ([—NH2)]) and a carboxyl end group concentration ([—COOH]) of 70 to 200 meq/kg, satisfying the condition: [—COOH]≦60 meq/kg, and containing from 0.005 to 0.

Abstract: Ether and amide derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by the following formula (I) and its pharmaceutical acceptable salt, and which are useful for the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers significantly excellent in thermal yellowing resistance, and a process for producing the same. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers have adaptability to fibers for clothing which adaptability is comparable to that of poly-.epsilon.-capramide fibers and polyester fibers. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers can be obtained by either (1) melt spinning a polyhexamethylene adipamide simultaneously containing 2,4-bis(alkylthio)-6-(3,5 -dialkyl-4-hydroxyanilino)-1,3,5-triazine and a compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid and derivatives of these acids, or (2) melt spinning the fibers having the sum of an amino end group concentration (?--NH.sub.2)!) and a carboxyl end group concentration (?--COOH!) of 70 to 200 meq/kg, satisfying the condition: ?--COOH!.ltoreq.60 meq/kg, and containing from 0.005 to 0.

Abstract: A machine for forming a protective film on optical disks transports disks through stages in which a protective film is applied to their surfaces. The protective film is then set while the disks are located upon disk trays specifically configured to promote setting of the portion of the protective film overlying the outer circumferential end faces of the disks. The disk tray is provided with reflective surfaces which reflect ultraviolet rays against the outer circumferential end faces of the disks.

Abstract: An identification recording data method for an identification medium includes the steps of printing or laminating an information identification bar code strip and then affixing a magnetic recording strip to the identification medium. A data set is encoded into N encoded data using N algorithms. The bar code strip has the N encoded data recorded thereon. The magnetic recording strip has the data set recorded thereon. The N encoded data is decoded and compared with the data set recorded on the magnetic strip. Comparision of the data yields a determination as to the integrity of the identification medium.

Abstract: In commercial transactions, settlement is conventionally made by cash or by checks drawn from a current account in a bank. Users of such checking system enjoy its convenience. In the conventional process of check negotiation, however, such system involves a vast amount of complicated procedures including several steps of mechanical as well as manual processing. An automatic check card issuing apparatus for issuing check cards to the customer who draws a check from a financial institution such as bank, etc. is a great advantage to the financial institution as well as to the user. Check cards may be promptly issued by a simple operation according to the present invention.

Abstract: In commercial transactions, settlement is conventionally made by cash and by checks drawn on a current account in a bank, etc. Users of such checking system enjoy its advantages. From the standpoint of banking business, however, such system involves a vast amont of complicated clerical procedures, and a number of negotiation checks pose a bottleneck in rationalizing the banking business. According to the present invention, there is provided a safe and secure check negotiating system which enables checks to be cashed with a minimum manual handling once check has been received by a financial institution such as a bank. The present invention also aims to provide a novel check card and an apparatus for drawing check cards to prevent illicit use of such a card when lost or stolen.

Abstract: In commercial transactions, settlement is conventionally made by cash or by checks drawn from a current account in a bank. Users of such checking system enjoy the convenience. In the conventional process of check negotiation, however, such system involves a vast amount of complicated procedures including several steps of mechanical processing as well as manual handling. There is also a risk of illicit use if the check book is lost or stolen unless the loss or theft thereof is reported to the bank immediately. Collation of the settled checks returned to the drawer with the record of drawing further complicates the process. This invention method enables to process a drawn check card, and identify a settled check card with an automatic and yet simple operation, thus improving the check card negotiation system.