Abstract: Disclosed is a microlens array sheet for a liquid crystal display including a first substance layer and a second substance layer having a refractive index less than that of the first substance layer. A plurality of minute unit lenses are formed by providing concaves and/or convexes to an interface between the first and second substance layers. When a ray having entered into the sheet from the normal-line direction of the second substance layer exits from the surface of the first substance layer, an refractive angle relative to the normal line of the surface of first substance layer is not less than 30 degrees. When this microlens array sheet is attached to the surface of a liquid crystal cell of a liquid crystal display, an improved large angle of visibility can be obtained.

Abstract: A polyolefin having superior particle properties such as an extremely high bulk density, a large average particle diameter and a narrow particle size distribution, and having a narrow molecular weight distribution, is obtained in high yield, by polymerizing an olefin, using a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organometallic compound, the solid catalyst component being obtained by reacting a) a silicon oxide and/or an aluminum oxide, the reaction product of an organomagnesium compound and a compound of the general formula Me(OR).sub.n X.sub.Z-n, and a titanium compound, in the presence of ROH, and further reacting the resulting reaction product with a compound of the general formula AlR.sub.q X.sub.3-q.

Abstract: Polyolefins having better particle properties are obtained by polymerizing olefins in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organometallic compound, the said solid catalyst component being prepared by reacting the following components [I] and [II] and further reacting the resulting reaction product with the following component [III]:[I] a reaction product obtained by reacting:(1) a silicon oxide and/or an aluminum oxide, and(2) a titanium compound, or a titanium compound and a vanadium compound, and further reacting the resulting reaction product with:(3) an organoaluminum compound;[II] a reaction product obtained by the reaction of:(1) a magnesium halide, and(2) a compound represented by the general formula Me(OR).sub.n X.sub.z-n wherein Me represents an element of Groups I to IV in the Periodic Table, z represents the valence of the element Me, n is 0<n.ltoreq.

Abstract: Polyolefins exhibiting better particle properties are prepared by polymerizing an olefin or olefins in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organometallic compound, said solid catalyst component being prepared by the reaction of the following components [I] and [II]:[I] a reaction product obtained by reacting the following components (1), (2) and (3) with one another in the presence of a compound represented by the general formula ROH wherein R is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an organic residue containing such an element as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, or chlorine:(1) a silicon oxide and/or an aluminum oxide;(2) a reaction product obtained by the reaction of a magnesium halide and compound represented by the general formula Me(OR).sub.n X.sub.z-n wherein Me represents an element of Groups I to IV in the Periodic Table, z represents the valence of the element Me, n is 0<n.ltoreq.

Abstract: A catalyst component is disclosed for use in the homo- or copolymerization of olefinic hydrocarbons. The catalyst component is comprised of a first compound of the formula Me.sup.1 (OR.sup.1).sub.p R.sup.2.sub.q X.sup.1.sub.4-p-q, a second compound of the formula Me.sup.2 (OR.sup.3).sub.m R.sup.4.sub.n X.sup.2.sub.z-m-n and a third compound which is an organocyclic compound having two or more conjugated double bonds. A process is also disclosed for the production of hydrocarbon polymers in which the above catalyst component is combined with a modified organoaluminum compound to form a catalyst composition capable of providing controlled molecular weight, wide distribution thereof and other desirable qualities in the polymer product.

Abstract: According to the present invention, in a vapor phase polymerization of olefins, there is provided an efficient polyolefin manufacturing process capable of preventing the formation of a sheet-like polymer and allowing an olefin polymerization reaction to be started stably.

Abstract: A film suitable as a base of image transfer material for thermal recording or a heat-sensitive mimeograph stencil is disclosed. The laminated film of the present invention comprises a coating layer on at least one surface of a polyester film, which coating layer contains as a major component a wax-based composition and has protrusions with length/width ratios of not less than 3 at a density of not less than 20 protrusions/100 .mu.m.sup.2. The film of the present invention, when used as a base of an image transfer material for thermal recording or as a film for heat-sensitive mimeograph stencil, the running property is good, abrasion and staining of the head are very small, shedding of ink when the ink is applied does not occur, and the adhesion of the ink, clearness of printed characters, anti-sticking property, holing property and clearness of printing are excellent.

Abstract: A catalyst component is disclosed for use in the homo-or copolymerization of olefinic hydrocarbons. The catalyst component is comprised of a first compound of the formula Me.sup.1 (OR.sup.1).sub.p R.sup.2.sub.q X.sup.1.sub.4-p-q and a second compound which is an organocyclic compound having two or more conjugated double bonds. A process is also disclosed for the production of hydrocarbon polymers in which the above catalyst component is combined with a modified organoaluminum compound to form a catalyst composition capable of providing high molecular weight, wide distribution thereof and other desirable qualities in the polymer product.

Abstract: Polyolefins exhibiting better particle properties are prepared by polymerizing an olefin or olefins in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organometallic compound, the solid catalyst component being prepared by reacting the following components [I] and [II] at first and then reacting the reaction product thus obtained with the following component [III]:[I] a reaction product obtained by reacting:(1) a silicon oxide and/or an aluminum oxide, and(2) a titanium compound, or a titanium compound and a vanadium compound,[II] a reaction product obtained by the reaction of:(1) a magnesium halide,(2) a compound represented by the general formula Me(OR).sub.n X.sub.z-n wherein Me represents an element of J Groups I to IV in the Periodic Table, z represents the valence of the element Me, n is 0<n.ltoreq.

Abstract: Myo-inositol in a specimen is assayed by reacting a specimen containing myo-inositol with:a) myo-inositol dehydrogenase using a thio-NADP group or thio-NAD group and an NADP group or NAD group as coenzymes, and which catalyzes a reversible reaction forming myo-inosose from myo-inositol,b ) A.sub.1 andc) B.sub.1to effect a cycling reaction ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a thio-NADP group, thio-NAD group, NADP group or NAD group, A.sub.2 is a reduced form of A.sub.1, when A.sub.1 is a thio-NADP group or thio-NAD group, B.sub.1 is a reduced NADP group or reduced NAD group and when A.sub.1 is an NADP group or NAD group, B.sub.1 is a reduced thio-NADP group or reduced thio-NAD group, and wherein B.sub.2 is an oxidized form of B.sub.1. The change in the amount of A.sub.2 generated or B.sub.1 consumed by the cycling reaction is measured to perform the assay. A composition for performing the assay comprises the above myo-inositol dehydrogenase, as well as the above components A.sub.1 and B.sub.1.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of olefinic hydrocarbons is carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising a catalyst component derived from reacting a compound of the formula Me.sup.1 R.sup.1.sub.n X.sup.1.sub.4-n, a compound of the formula Me.sup.2 R.sup.2.sub.m X.sup.2.sub.z-m, an organocyclic compound having two or more conjugated double bonds and a carrier of inorganic or polymeric material, and a modified organoaluminum compound having Al--O--Al bonds, the resulting polyolefins having a relatively wide molecular weight distribution, a relatively narrow composition distribution and increased bulk density.

Abstract: Ethylene and optionally an .alpha.-olefin are polymerized in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organometallic compound, said solid catalyst component being obtained by mutually contacting the following components:(A) a reaction product obtained by the reaction of a magnesium halide and a compound represented by the general formula Ti(OR.sup.1).sub.4 wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms;(B) a reaction product obtained by the reaction of an aluminum halide and a compound represented by the general formula Si(OR.sup.2).sub.4 wherein R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and(C) a compound represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, are each a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m is an integer in the range of 1.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing the attitude of an automobile having an automobile body and lefthand and right-hand road wheels which are rotatably supported on the automobile body, includes cylinder means independently disposed between the road wheels and the automobile body and having respective fluid chambers, the cylinder means being operable depending on fluid pressures in the fluid chambers, a communication pipe mechanism connectable for bringing the fluid chambers of the cylinder means into fluid communication with each other, valve means disposed in the communication pipe mechanism, for pressurizing a fluid in the communication pipe mechanism and controlling the direction of flow of the fluid in the communication pipe mechanism, detecting means including at least an automobile speed sensor for detecting the speed of travel of the automobile and a steering reactive force sensor for detecting a steering reactive force, and control means responsive to detected signals from the detecting means responsive to dete

Abstract: An organic thin film electroluminescent device is composed of an electron transport layer, a hole transport layer and a transparent electrode. The electron transport layer is constituted of an electron conducting polymer represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, a thioether group, an amino group, a halogen atom, an aldehyde group, a cyano group, a nitro group or a hydroxyl group, x is an integer of 1 to 6, on the condition that, if x is an integer of 2 to 6, R.sup.2 may be the same or different, and n is an integer not less than 2.

Abstract: An assay method for a component in a specimen containing any one of ATP, deamide-NAD and an amide donor which comprises performing a main reaction which comprises incubating the specimen with NAD synthetase in the presence of ATP, deamide-NAD, an amide donor and Mg.sup.++ to generate NAD; performing a coenzyme cycling reaction by combining the oxidation-reduction reaction system with coenzyme NAD and the oxidation-reduction reaction system with coenzyme reduced NAD, and measuring a consumed or generated component in the cycling reaction. The NAD synthetase can be produced by culturing the microorganism Bacillus licheniformis B-0844 FERM P-6809, in a culture medium, and isolating the thus-produced NAD synthetase therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for readily preparing polymeric solid electrolyte, i.e., ion conductive polymer having excellent properties.The process of the invention comprises steps of subjecting at least one of the following component A and component B to contain an alkali metal salt and/or an ammonium salt and mixing the components A and the component B.Component A: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization promotor in a specific polyether base macromonomer.Component B: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization initiator in a specific polyether base oligomer and/or an organic non-aqueous solvent.To at least one of the component A and component B, a radical polymerization retarder is added, if desired.The process of the invention can be carried out by a simple step comprised of mixing the two components at room temperature and provides the solid polyelectrolyte having a high inonic conductivity.

Abstract: A new class of L-carnitine dehydrogenase is disclosed, which is stable in solution and has a residual activity of greater than 70% after one week in a pH 9.0 buffer solution at 5.degree. C., a molecular weight of 51,000.+-.6,000 daltons, a pH optimum of 9.0, a optimum temperature of 50.degree. C. and an isoelectric point of pH 5.3.+-.0.6. Also disclosed is a process for producing the new enzyme from a microorganism of the Alcaligenes genus, preferably the newly-discovered species Alcaligenes sp. No. 981 FERM BP-2570.

Abstract: An image forming device has a rotating image carrier for carrying an image and a transfer unit including a plurality of rotating rollers, an endless belt travelling around the rollers, and a supporting member for supporting the rollers in such a manner that distances between the rollers be kept constant. At least one of the rollers is a pressure-contacting roller opposed to the image carrier with the endless belt therebetween. The device further has a pressure-contacting unit for energizing the transfer unit in a direction that the pressure-contacting roller be pressure-contacted on the image carrier with the endless belt therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel monoglygeride lipase at least capable of catalyzing an enzymatic reaction of the following equation (a) and as substrate specificity, capable of acting on monoglyceride but incapable of acting on diglyceride and triglyceride:Monoglyceride+H.sub.2 O.fwdarw.Glycerol+Fatty acid (a)The monoglyceride lipase is produced by culturing a specific monoglyceride lipase producing microorganism of Bacillus and then collecting the monoglyceride lipase from the resulting culture. A method is also disclosed for the analysis of a monoglyceride-containing sample solution. The monoglyceride lipase is caused to act on the sample solution upon measurement of the monoglyceride in the sample solution. Either one of glycerol and the fatty acid formed in accordance with the equation (a) is then measured.

Abstract: An isolated L-carnitine dehydrogenase is disclosed, which is stable in solution and has a residual activity of greater than 70% after one week in a pH 9.0 buffer solution at 5.degree. C. Also disclosed is a process for producing the new enzyme from a microorganism of the Alcaligenes genus, preferably the newly-discovered species Alcaligenes sp. No. 981 FERM BP-2570.