Abstract: A catalyst composition with a high halogenated aromatics isomerization activity, a halogenated aromatic isomerization method using said catalyst composition, and a halogenated aromatics isomerization method capable of prolonging the life or regeneration period of the catalyst. The invention also includes a catalyst composition characterized in that the maximum diameter of secondary particles of the zeolite in the formed catalyst is 5 microns or less is used to improve the halogenated aromatics isomerization activity. Furthermore, if dissolved oxygen is decreased, the life or regeneration period of the catalyst can be prolonged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (all the symbols are the same meanings as described in the specification).

Abstract: Spacers used in a picture display device are formed of a sintered product having a structure in which at least one kind of metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Zn, Al, Sn, Cu and Mg is dispersed in a glass. In the picture display device using spacers, therefore, the spacers are effectively prevented from being electrically charged and, besides, trouble such as distortion in the displayed picture caused by the electric charge in the spacers is effectively prevented, too. In producing the spacers by firing, further, the volume expands due to the oxidation of the metal component, whereby shrinkage due to firing is effectively relaxed, making it possible to produce the spacers maintaining a high dimensional precision. Besides, the spacers are effectively prevented from being deformed by the shrinkage caused by firing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (all the symbols are the same meanings as described in the specification). The compounds of the formula (I) possess inhibitory activity of N-type calcium channel, so they are useful as drug for prevention and/or treatment of cerebral infarct, transient ischemic attack, encephalomyelopathy after cardiac operation, spinal angiopathy, hypertension with stress, neurosis, epilepsy, asthma and pollakiuria etc. or agent for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: In a plasma display device comprising a pair of opposing insulating substrates and a plurality of light emitting cells 5 formed from partition walls which divide the space between the insulating substrates while a plurality of electrodes are formed in the light emitting cells 5 and the inner space is filled with a discharge gas and plasma being generated by applying a voltage selectively between the electrodes so that the fluorescent substances 4 formed on the inner walls of the light emitting cells emit light as light emitting elements, wherein sizes of the light emitting cells 5 of different colors are made different according to the luminance of the fluorescent substance of the corresponding color.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition with a high halogenated aromatics isomerization activity, a halogenated aromatic isomerization method using said catalyst composition, and a halogenated aromatics isomerization method capable of prolonging the life or regeneration period of the catalyst.

Abstract: An adsorbing and separating agent for halogenated aromatic compounds and an adsorbing and separating method for the compounds, using an adsorbent which has a porosity of from 0.20 cc/cc to 0.37 cc/cc, a packing density of from 0.50 g/ml to 0.70 g/ml, and a grain size of from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.

Abstract: The invention provides an adsorbing and separating agent for halogenated aromatic compounds, and an adsorbing and separating method for the compounds. Using the adsorbing and separating agent of the invention gives a high-purity, halogenated aromatic compound isomer. In the adsorbing and separating method of the invention, the adsorbent used is prevented from being deteriorated and its life can be prolonged. The adsorbent for separating halogenated aromatic compounds of the invention has a porosity o from 0.20 cc/cc to 0.37 cc/cc, a packing density of from 0.50 g/ml to 0.70 g/ml, and a grain size of from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. With the adsorbent, a halogenated aromatic compound isomer is separated and recovered; or a halogenated aromatic compound having a dissolved oxygen content of at most 15 ppm by weight is separated and recovered with an adsorbent. In the method, at least one, high-purity isomer can be efficiently separated and recovered from a mixture of halogenated aromatic compound isomers.

Abstract: A card reader reads data from a card which stores data in a plurality of files, and includes an input part including at least one key for inputting an instruction, and a data processor. The data processor successively outputs data of at least one of the files stored in the card depending on a key operation of the input part.

Abstract: A short stroke shift lever device that is capable of shifting gears within a small space by a ratchet-like mechanism. When a pivotally mounted shift lever is moved from an intermediate portion of a shift groove to a front end or rear end of the shift groove with a pin of a ball shaft coming into a hole of a control plate, the ball shaft rotates via the joint toward the front side or rear side and the control plate rotates around the shaft; subsequently, a protrusion comes into a groove adjacent to the groove into which the protrusion had come until then, and the shift position of an automatic transmission is changed one step. By repeating a pivotal movement of the shift lever, the gear of the automatic transmission may be changed to any position. The device reduces the amount of space required for installation of the shift lever.

Abstract: A plasma display substrate comprising a rear plate and a plurality of partitions for forming display cells between every two adjacent partitions on one of the surfaces of the rear plate, wherein the partitions are molded independently of the rear plate with the mixture of ceramic or glass powder and a binder inclusive of organic additives and solvents are formed in a desired shape and a desired disposition on one of the surfaces of the rear plate made of ceramics or glass, and integrally joined to the rear plate. According to the substrate, the display cells have improved dimensional accuracy, particularly, the partitions having highly accurate flat side surfaces with no deformation and having a predetermined height can be formed easily. This disclosure also provides a method of producing the same.

Abstract: A sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## a non-toxic salts, an acid addition salts or a solvates thereof which has an inhibitory effect on elastase.

Abstract: A sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## a non-toxic salts, an acid addition salts or a solvates thereof which has an inhibitory effect on elastase.

Abstract: A metallic feed initially in a solid state is fed into a cylinder barrel of an injection molding machine. The metallic feed is melted by applying heat to the metallic feed from outside the cylinder barrel and by heat produced from frictional and shearing forces generated by rotation of a screw housed within the cylinder barrel. The cylinder barrel and screw define at least a feed zone, a compression zone and an accumulating zone. After melting and passing through each of the three zones, the metallic feed is injected into a die, to thereby form a shaped part. The temperature of the metallic feed is controlled to be above the liquidus of the metallic feed during the injecting process.

Abstract: A container for holding a solid processing agent used for a silver halide photosensitive material. The container includes a body for accommodating the plural solid processing agents, which are formed as tablets, in alignment. The body has a height (H) in a range from 1.03 to 1.50 times larger than a diameter (D) of the solid processing agents; and the body has a width (W) in a range from 1.03 to 1.50 times larger than a thickness (T) of the solid processing agents.

Abstract: An adjusted-focus holding mechanism for a binocular having a rotatable focus adjustment turning wheel (1), including an engageable locking member (2) provided between an immovable member (13) and the turning wheel. When in an initial position, the turning wheel is prevented from rotating by locking engagement with the engageable locking member. The turning wheel is reversibly movable from its initial position in a direction other than the direction in which the turning wheel is rotatable to disengage the engageable locking member and the turning wheel for focus adjustment.

Abstract: A method for controlling an injection molding machine involving the steps of: detecting, by a screw position detector, a position of a screw of the injection molding machine immediately before the start of injection, to produce a detecting signal; comparing the detecting value with a predetermined value for a plasticizing/measurement position set in a metering position setter, to calculate any deviation therebetween; and adding/substracting the deviation to or from predetermined values representative of switching-over positions set in switching-over position setters, thereby keeping constant an actual screw stroke from the plasticizing/measurement position to the switching-over position for every shot of the injection molding machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a particulate material comprising a casing defining a treating chamber and rotatable at high speed to produce a centrifugal force for pressing the material in the casing against an inside wall surface of the casing. Treating members such as pulverizing members are disposed in the casing for revolution relative to the inside wall surface of the casing. The treating chamber has a discharge opening for permitting overflows of the material under treatment. The discharge opening is disposed adjacent a center of rotation of the casing, and a limiting device is provided adjacent the discharge opening for limiting the overflows of the material under treatment. A classifier is provided to communicate with the discharge opening of the treating chamber for receiving treated material.

Abstract: An RF modulator is characterized by a gain adjusting circuit for gain adjustment incorporated with an RF amplifier for amplifying a carrier wave provided from a carrier oscillator and applying the same to a video signal modulator and to an audio signal mixer so that the gain of the RF amplifier is adjustable so as to adjust a difference in level of the carrier wave provided differently depending upon a resonance element being connected to the carrier oscillator.