Abstract: A therapeutic agent may be effective for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The therapeutic agent may include 5-aminolevulinic acid, an ester thereof, or a salt thereof, as an active ingredient. A method for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may include administering 5-aminolevulinic acid, an ester thereof, or a salt thereof in an effective dose, as may a method for improving left ventricular diastolic function in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a method for improving myocardial relaxation rate in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Abstract: A primer composition for pressure-sensitive silicone adhesives which comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane including at least two alkenyl-containing organic groups in the molecule and having an alkenyl group content of 0.001-0.008 mol per 100 g of the organopolysiloxane, (B) an organopolysiloxane including at least two alkenyl-containing organic groups in the molecule and having an alkenyl group content of 0.15-1.3 mol per 100 g of the organopolysiloxane, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least three Si—H groups in the molecule but containing neither any alkoxy group nor any epoxy group, and (D) a platinum-group metal catalyst. The primer composition cures satisfactorily while sufficiently exhibiting adhesiveness to pressure-sensitive silicone adhesives. Even after having cured sufficiently, the primer composition can retain the satisfactory adhesiveness.

Abstract: Provided is a release agent composition for silicone adhesives in which organopolysiloxane having a specific structure is added, as a heavy release component, to a release agent composition for silicone adhesives that includes organopolysiloxane modified with a fluorine-containing organic group.

Abstract: Provided are: a novel imide-modified organopolysiloxane in a liquid form having excellent resistance to heat; a method for producing the organopolysiloxane; and a curable composition that contains the organopolysiloxane and that can be cured by irradiation with light without using an initiator. The organopolysiloxane is represented by formula (1). (Wherein: each R1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1-10 carbon atoms or an organic group having a structure represented by formula (2) or (3), and at least one of the R1s is the organic group having a structure represented by formula (2) or (3); a represents an integer of 2 or more; b, c, and d each represent an integer of 0 or more; and 2?a+b+c+d?1,000 is satisfied.

Abstract: Provided is a release agent composition for silicone adhesives in which organopolysiloxane having a specific structure is added, as a heavy release component, to a release agent composition for silicone adhesives that includes organopolysiloxane modified with a fluorine-containing organic group.

Abstract: A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is provided comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl-containing organic groups, (B) a polyorganosiloxane comprising R23SiO1/2 and SiO4/2 units in a molar ratio of 0.5 to 1.0, (C) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane containing at least three Si—H groups, (D) a platinum group metal base catalyst, and (E) an adhesion promoting compound containing at least one recurring unit of formula (3) and at least one Si—H group.

Abstract: A control computer 82 of a transmission device control system 80 transmits a predetermined command to a network switch 26 by using a user interface 136 for controlling the network switch 26, and a controller 88 of the network switch 26 transmits a control signal to a controller 66 of a transmission device 28 based on the command from the control computer 82.

Abstract: Provided is a solvent-free silicone adhesive agent composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane which has at least two alkenyl-group-containing organic group per molecule in an amount of 40 to 95 parts by mass; (B) an organopolysiloxane which is composed of a R23SiO1/2 unit (wherein R2's independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group that has 1 to 10 carbon atoms and does not have an aliphatic unsaturated bond or an alkenyl group that has 2 to 6 carbon atoms) and a SiO4/2 unit and has a (R23SiO1/2 unit)/(SiO4/2 unit) ratio of 0.6 to 1.0 by mole in an amount of 5 to 60 parts by mass, wherein the total amount of the components (A) and (B) is 100 parts by mass; (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane which has at least three Si—H groups per molecule and has a Si—H modification ratio of 30 mol % or more in such an amount that ratio of the amount of the Si—H groups to the amount of the alkenyl groups in the component (A) becomes 0.2 to 10 by mole; and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is provided comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl-containing organic groups, (B) a polyorganosiloxane comprising R23SiO1/2 and SiO4/2 units in a molar ratio of 0.5 to 1.0, (C) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane containing at least three Si—H groups, (D) a platinum group metal base catalyst, and (E) an adhesion promoting compound containing at least one recurring unit of formula (3) and at least one Si—H group.

Abstract: A (meth)acrylic-modified organopolysiloxane is prepared by reacting an epoxy-modified organopolysiloxane with (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of a base. A saving of reactant expense is achieved. The (meth)acrylic-modified organopolysiloxane has so high a rate of acrylic introduction that it may be cured with radiation. The cured product exhibits high substrate adhesion and finds use as release liners.

Abstract: A control computer 82 of a transmission device control system 80 transmits a predetermined command to a network switch 26 by using a user interface 136 for controlling the network switch 26, and a controller 88 of the network switch 26 transmits a control signal to a controller 66 of a transmission device 28 based on the command from the control computer 82.

Abstract: A screen is mounted between a pair of screen mounting frames, at least one of which is slidable. One or more sliding guide frames are disposed near an end of the screen which is not mounted to the screen mounting frames. Each sliding guide frame is formed by connecting rigid units, each of which has a pair of sidewalls and a bridging portion, and thereby each sliding guide frame has rigidity and a bending ability. The sliding guide frame also has at least a free end at one end and is capable of being received in and withdrawn from inside one of the screen mounting frames. A stopper mechanism provided for the rigid units preserves straightness of a withdrawn portion of each sliding guide frame.

Abstract: A screen apparatus which has a pair of opposed frame portions provided on the top and bottom sides and a pair of opposed frame portions provided on the right and left sides. One pair serves as screen fitting frame portions, fitting and supporting a screen member in between, contractibly and expandable. The other pair of opposed frame portions forms sliding guide frame portions. The pair of sliding guide frame portions are flexible. The sliding guide frame portions have one end secured to one of the screen fitting frame portions and the other end is bent and slides along the other screen fitting frame portion as the screen member is contracted or expanded to maintain a prescribed distance between the pair of opposed screen fitting frame portions.

Abstract: In the roller screen unit of the present invention, a clutch mechanism based on centrifugal effect using balls is provided with a ratchet member in which a cylindrical portion having notches between engaging grooves of a stator member and floating grooves of a rotator member, to perform stepwise operations of drawing/expanding, winding/housing and stopping the screen member. The roller screen unit of the present invention is provided with a braking mechanism having a top member, for controlling rotation of the rotator member during winding/housing of the screen member, centrifugally in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the rotator member. In addition, a connecting portion having side edge turnups or beads portion is provided at an end of the screen member and are engaged with groove provided in the longitudinal direction of the roller sleeve to simplify and facilitate to attach the screen member to the roller sleeve.