Abstract: A crystalline polyethernitrile with a difference between a melting point and a crystallization temperature at a time of temperature-fall being 40° C. or more and 100° C. or less, the crystalline polyethernitrile includes N repeating units represented by Formula (I) and M repeating units represented by Formula (II), N and M being integers satisfying 0.90<[N/(N+M)]<1.

Abstract: A hole closing material achieves less invasive treatment for atrial septal defect with no or little possibility of problems in the late post-treatment period. The hole closing material includes two tubular bodies (first tubular portion and second tubular portion) having a mesh structure formed of a bioabsorbable linear material, and includes: a proximal connecting part connected to a first end; and a distal connecting part connected to a second end and screwed to a delivery cable. The proximal connecting part and the distal connecting part are capable of selectively achieving: “locked” in which the proximal connecting part and the distal connecting part remain united; and “unlocked” in which the proximal connecting part and the distal connecting part do not remain united. The delivery cable passes through the substantially middle portion, is inserted into a hollow tube of the proximal connecting part, and passes out of the hole closing material in a direction from the second end to the first end.

Abstract: Provided is a device (1) for drying a columnar structure (30) supported upright on a supporting surface (2a), wherein a feeding part (5a) for feeding drying gas toward the supporting surface (2a) and a discharge part (6b) for discharging the fed drying gas are both provided in an opposing surface (6a) facing the supporting surface (2a). A plurality of feeding parts (5a) and a plurality of discharge parts (6b) are preferably provided, and the plurality of discharge parts (6b) are preferably symmetrically disposed around one feeding part (5a).

Abstract: A method produces ?-caprolactam through adipamide as an intermediate, and characteristically includes a lactamization step of reacting adipamide, formed from a material compound, with hydrogen and ammonia in the presence of a catalyst containing: a metal oxide mainly containing an oxide(s) of one or more metallic elements selected from the group consisting of metallic elements of group 5 and groups 7 to 14 in the 4th to 6th periods of the periodic table; and a metal and/or a metal compound having a hydrogenation ability.

Abstract: Provided is a device (1) for drying a columnar structure (30) supported upright on a supporting surface (2a), wherein a feeding part (5a) for feeding drying gas toward the supporting surface (2a) and a discharge part (6b) for discharging the fed drying gas are both provided in an opposing surface (6a) facing the supporting surface (2a). A plurality of feeding parts (5a) and a plurality of discharge parts (6b) are preferably provided, and the plurality of discharge parts (6b) are preferably symmetrically disposed around one feeding part (5a).

Abstract: A first separator that prevents a pair of electrodes from short-circuiting each other is provided on end parts of the pair of electrodes in a longitudinal direction thereof, a first molded resin part that covers the first separator is provided on an end part of an insulation tube in a longitudinal direction thereof, a part of the first separator) on one side in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction and another part of the first separator on the other side in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction are each exposed to outside. When the first separator is embedded in the first molded resin part through insert molding, the first separator can be supported by a lower mold and an upper mold, portions of the first separator supported by the pair of molds at this time are portions exposed to outside.

Abstract: A flow rate regulation apparatus according to one embodiment includes a main body portion including an incoming water flow path, a collar portion arranged in the main body portion and provided with a first through hole along a direction of extension of the incoming water flow path, and a valve shaft made of a resin and inserted in the first through hole, the valve shaft including a first large-diameter portion, a second large-diameter portion, and a first small-diameter portion lying between the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion and being smaller in outer diameter than the first large-diameter portion and the second large-diameter portion.

Abstract: A knee protection airbag device includes: a case including a circumferential wall part surrounding a protrusion opening and extending in a front side; and an airbag cover, made by rigidity resin, covering the protrusion opening and being connected to the case. The airbag cover includes: a connection wall part which extends forward from a front side of the decorative panel, and is arranged to cover an upper side of an upper wall part on an upper side in the circumferential wall part of the case. The connection wall part includes an engaging hole. The upper wall part includes a metal engaging hook protruding upward to be inserted into the engaging hole. The airbag cover includes a shield part configured to hide the engaging hook from a visual line. The shield part is integrally formed during molding of the airbag cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing ?-caprolactam through adipamide as an intermediate, and characteristically includes a lactamization step of reacting adipamide, formed from a material compound, with hydrogen and ammonia in the presence of a catalyst containing: a metal oxide mainly containing an oxide(s) of one or more metallic elements selected from the group consisting of metallic elements of group 5 and groups 7 to 14 in the 4th to 6th periods of the periodic table; and a metal and/or a metal compound having a hydrogenation ability. The method can increase the selectivity of ?-caprolactam.

Abstract: A connector includes a terminal having one end soldered to a substrate; an insulating member that supports the terminal; a metal case that covers a part of the insulating member and the terminal; and a metal shield that is spot-welded to the case at several positions and covers an exposed part of the insulating member. The shield includes: an upper shielding part that covers the upper plate of the case; and an inner shielding part that bends from the end of the upper shielding part and reaches the mounting face of the substrate or a position close to the mounting face and covers the substrate-inward lateral face of the insulating member. The inner shielding part has ground posts.

Abstract: A method of producing ?-caprolactam from 3-oxoadipic acid includes: step 1 of mixing at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-oxoadipic acid and salts thereof with a catalyst and a solvent in the presence of hydrogen to produce 3-hydroxyadipic acid; and step 2 of reacting the 3-hydroxyadipic acid which is a product of step 1, a salt or carboxylic acid derivative thereof, or a mixture of these with hydrogen and ammonia.

Abstract: A first separator that prevents a pair of electrodes from short-circuiting each other is provided on end parts of the pair of electrodes in a longitudinal direction thereof, a first molded resin part that covers the first separator is provided on an end part of an insulation tube in a longitudinal direction thereof, a part of the first separator) on one side in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction and another part of the first separator on the other side in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction are each exposed to outside. When the first separator is embedded in the first molded resin part through insert molding, the first separator can be supported by a lower mold and an upper mold, portions of the first separator supported by the pair of molds at this time are portions exposed to outside.

Abstract: A connector?substrate assembly can be disposed at a position where a tip portion of the connector is inserted into a connector hole simply and at a low cost without using an additional small substrate, an additional relay cable, and the like; an electronic device; and a method for assembling the same are provided. A connector is supported so as to be slidable with respect to a substrate, from a preparation position to a mounting position, and the tip of the connector projects outwardly from a right side of an end portion of the substrate at least at the mounting position. A chassis has a connector hole in the side surface. The connector does not interfere with a frame portion of the connector hole at the preparation position and the substrate can be properly attached to the chassis. The tip of the connector enters the connector hole at the mounting position.

Abstract: A method for selective production of ?-caprolactam, wherein a substance inducible from a biomass resource is used as a material; the reaction process is short; ammonium sulfate is not produced as a by-product; and production of by-products is suppressed; is disclosed. The method for producing ?-caprolactam comprises the step of reacting a particular compound inducible from a biomass resource, such as ?-hydromuconic acid, 3-hydroxyadipic acid, or 3-hydroxyadipic acid-3,6-lactone, or a salt thereof with hydrogen or ammonia.

Abstract: A connector?substrate assembly can be disposed at a position where a tip portion of the connector is inserted into a connector hole simply and at a low cost without using an additional small substrate, an additional relay cable, and the like; an electronic device; and a method for assembling the same are provided. A connector is supported so as to be slidable with respect to a substrate, from a preparation position to a mounting position, and the tip of the connector projects outwardly from a right side of an end portion of the substrate at least at the mounting position. A chassis has a connector hole in the side surface. The connector does not interfere with a frame portion of the connector hole at the preparation position and the substrate can be properly attached to the chassis. The tip of the connector enters the connector hole at the mounting position.

Abstract: Provided is a molding material which includes a composite of 1 to 50 wt % of a continuous reinforcing fiber bundle (A) and 0.1 to 20 wt % of a poly(phenylene ether ether ketone) oligomer (B); and 30 to 98.9 wt % of a thermoplastic resin (C) adhering to the composite, wherein the component (B) has a melting point of not higher than 270° C. Also provided are a method for molding the molding material, a method for producing the molding material, and a method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material. A molded article having high heat resistance and dynamic properties can be easily produced without impairing the economic efficiency and productivity during the process for producing a molding material. In addition, a fiber-reinforced composite material can be produced with more ease and high productivity.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a production method that can prevent side etching and delamination of an anisotropic dye coating formed by an application process, thereby providing a polarizing element that exhibits durable performance and rugged reliability and that is less affected by a solvent or the like used in a production process after formation of the anisotropic dye coating, which leads to improved flexibility of the production process. The present invention also provides a polarizing element that includes a substrate, an anisotropic dye coating, and a resin composition layer, wherein the anisotropic dye coating and the resin composition layer are sequentially layered on the substrate, wherein the top surface and all side surfaces of the anisotropic dye coating are covered with the resin composition layer, and wherein the anisotropic dye coating and the resin composition layer are not formed on portions of the substrate.

Abstract: A knee protection airbag device includes: a case including a circumferential wall part surrounding a protrusion opening and extending in a front side; and an airbag cover, made by rigidity resin, covering the protrusion opening and being connected to the case. The airbag cover includes: a connection wall part which extends forward from a front side of the decorative panel, and is arranged to cover an upper side of an upper wall part on an upper side in the circumferential wall part of the case. The connection wall part includes an engaging hole. The upper wall part includes a metal engaging hook protruding upward to be inserted into the engaging hole. The airbag cover includes a shield part configured to hide the engaging hook from a visual line. The shield part is integrally formed during molding of the airbag cover.

Abstract: A method of producing ?-caprolactam from 3-oxoadipic acid includes: step 1 of mixing at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-oxoadipic acid and salts thereof with a catalyst and a solvent in the presence of hydrogen to produce 3-hydroxyadipic acid; and step 2 of reacting the 3-hydroxyadipic acid which is a product of step 1, a salt or carboxylic acid derivative thereof, or a mixture of these with hydrogen and ammonia.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, chemical-resistant polyphenylene sulfide block copolymer containing polyphenylene sulfide units and aromatic polyester units, wherein the polyphenylene sulfide units have a number average molecular weight in the range of 6,000 to 100,000. Provided is a polyphenylene sulfide block copolymer that overcomes the disadvantages of block copolymers including a low-molecular-weight polyphenylene sulfide segment and having poor heat resistance and chemical resistance.