Abstract: Hydrazides of the formula (I) or (II)N--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CONHNH.sub.2).sub.3 (I)(NH.sub.2 NHCOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.2 N--R--N--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CONHNH.sub.2).sub.2 (II)are good latent curing agents for epoxy resin, in the formula (II) R is divalent hydrocarbon residue having 2-24 carbon atoms. The curing agents are useful in formulating novel storable one-package, heat-curable epoxy resin-based compositions.

Abstract: Hydrazides of the formula ##STR1## are good curing agents for epoxy resin, in the formula R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being each hydrogen atom, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SCH.sub.3, R being hydrogen atom or methyl radical. The curing agents are useful in formulating novel storable one-package, heat-curable epoxy resins-based compositions.

Abstract: Hydrazides of the formula ##STR1## are good curing agents for epoxy resin, wherein in the formula, X is an aromatic hydrocarbon residue of dihydric phenol, ##STR2## The curing agents are useful in formulating novel storable one-package, heat-curable epoxy resin-based compositions.

Abstract: Hydrazides of the formula ##STR1## are good curing agents for epoxy resin. The curing agents are useful in formulating novel storable one-package, heat-curable epoxy resin-based compositions.

Abstract: A stabilized halogen-containing resin composition which comprises (A) a halogen-containing resin, (B) at least one of methionine derivatives selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following structural formula (I) to (III) ##STR1## and (C) at least one of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal, zinc and organo tin compounds.

Abstract: A stabilized halogen-containing resin composition which comprises (A) a halogen-containing resin, (B) at least one of methionine derivatives selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following structural formula (I) to (III) ##STR1## and (C) at least one of stabilizers selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal, zinc and organo tin compounds.

Abstract: An illuminating device provided adjacent the liquid crystal display device of an electronic timepiece having a light emitting element composed of tritium (.sup.3 H). The light emitting element is sealed with a resin without hydrogen atoms, such as chlorotrifluoroethylene resin or polytetrafluoroethylene for preventing the leakage of 3H of tritium.

Abstract: A home hair-setter whose body is a cylindrical heat-resistant elastic member and wherein the outer peripheral surface of the body of the hair-setter is used to curl hair; the hair-curling section of the body is enclosed in a cylindrical envelope; and the body of the hair-setter has at least one of its both ends left open.

Abstract: An electronic watch construction which comprises a casing, a watch glass supported by the casing, a module fixedly held in the casing and having a recess facing the watch glass, and a liquid crystal display cell at least a portion of which is disposed in the recess of the module, the display cell being fixedly mounted on one side of the module. An illumination device is disposed in the recess of the module below the liquid crystal display cell to illuminate the liquid crystal display cell.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl, may be prepared, for example, by reducing a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R is same as above. Other methods for preparing the compound [I] are also disclosed. The compound [I] and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof are useful as anti-diabetic agents.

Abstract: The heat-sink plates on which the rectifier diodes are mounted are fastened to an insulating base member essentially of the shape of an arc of a circle of between 240.degree. and 320.degree.. Opposite the position of each of the diodes, which each have a lead extending alongside but spaced from the insulating member, a connection device with inwardly and outwardly extending lugs is affixed to the insulating base member, the inwardly extending lug being connected to the diode lead and the outwardly extending lug being connected directly (or indirectly through a strapping wire) to a lead of the stator winding of the alternator. This construction enables diode leads to be connected before installation of the rectifier unit in the alternator casing and facilitates soldering the stator winding leads to the assembly. The connectors may be crimped sleeves or bent-up wire devices.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ring A is monohydroxyphenyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof is prepared by catalytic hydrogenation of a compound having the formula: ##STR2## wherein A' is monobenzyloxyphenyl, and Y is carbonyl or hydroxymethylene. The compound (I) in which Ring A is 4-hydroxyphenyl or 3-hydroxyphenyl is useful as a cardiotonic agent. On the other hand, the compound (I) in which Ring A is 2-hydroxyphenyl is useful as an anti-diabetic agent.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ring A is monohydroxyphenyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof is prepared by catalytic hydrogenation of a compound having the formula: ##STR2## wherein A' is monobenzyloxyphenyl, and Y is carbonyl or hydroxymethylene. The compound (I) in which Ring A is 4-hydroxyphenyl or 3-hydroxyphenyl is useful as a cardiotonic agent. On the other hand, the compound (I) in which Ring A is 2-hydroxyphenyl is useful as an anti-diabetic agent.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein Ring A' is dibenzyloxyphenyl and Y is carbonyl or hydroxymethylene, is subjected to catalytic hydrogenation. A compound of the formula: ##SPC2##Wherein Ring A is dihydroxyphenyl, is produced. The product is useful as a cardiotonic agent. It is also characterized by the high potency ratio of adrenergic .beta..sub.1 -receptor stimulating activity to adrenergic .beta..sub.2 -receptor stimulating activity.