Abstract: There are disclosed hydrazone derivatives of the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is halogen, etc.; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, etc.; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, etc.; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, etc.; R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, etc.; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, etc.; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.t, O, S(O).sub.n, etc.; a is an integer of 1 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 2; and t is an integer of 1 to 3; as well as production processes therefor, insecticides and/or acaricides containing the same as an active ingredient and intermediate compounds thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amidothiophosphate derivative represented by the formula II: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a methyl group or an ethyl group; R.sub.2 is a n-propyl group or a sec-butyl group; R.sub.3 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio group, phenyl group or a phenoxy group; and n represents 1 or 2, and an insecticide, a nematocide and an acaricide containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A refreshing agent comprising a compound having a hydrosilyl group and a hydrosilylation catalyst quickly adsorbs ethylene without forming hazardous substances and is thus suitable for keeping vegetables, fruits, and flowers fresh.

Abstract: An oxazoline derivative having the formula: ##STR1## which is useful for control of insects, mites and/or ticks. R.sub.1 is H, halo, (halo) alkyl, alkoxy alkyl, (halo) alkoxy alkyl, (halo) alkyl thio, (halo) cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, (halo) cycloalkoxy, alkylcycloalkoxy or (R.sup.5) phenyl, phenoxyl or phenylthio or (R.sup.5) pyridyl, pyridoxyl or pyridylthio, R.sub.3 is H or methyl, R.sub.4 is phenyl or mono or disubstituted phenyl.

Abstract: A process for producing a precision metal part of a sintered body by powder molding comprises using a metal powder of which the oxygen content and the hydrogen reduction loss are controlled to 0.5-6 wt. % and 1-7 wt. %, respectively. The sintered body has a high density near the theoretical density and is excellent in dimensional accuracy. The molding is facilitated, and the process is simple.

Abstract: There is provided an aritifical dental root to be implanted into a jawbone comprising a sensor capable of contacting body fluids and a radio transmitter for transmitting electric signals representing the physical and/or chemical values of the body fluids obtained by the sensor to an external receiver. With such an artificial dental root, the blood, the lymph and the muscles of the carrier of the artificial dental root can be examined without pain on the side of the subject to continuously watch the health conditions of the subject regardless of the psychological well-being of the subject and the doctor watching the subject on a receiving set for the radio transmitter can intervene for the health of the subject, take measures to cure, if any, the disease of the subject and give directions for emergency treatment whenever necessary.

Abstract: A mastication measurement apparatus is provided with a displacement detecting element such as a piezoelectric element and a holder which keeps the detecting element in close contact with a part of the side of one's face. The apparatus is capable of processing electric signals produced by the detecting element to measure the number of masticating cycles, number of masticating cycles per unit time, a maximum value of the mastication force and the mastication energy, and is also capable of checking whether a denture is matched to a subject by detecting noises included in the output of the detecting element. In accordance with the invention, it is also possible to determine which teeth are not used during the mastication of food by attaching the detecting elements to both sides of a face and comparing the outputs from both detecting elements.

Abstract: In an all-phase de-energized state of the stepping motor, all motor windings having different phases are energized. After the all-phase de-energized state is detected, the motor windings are sequentially energized in accordance with predetermined phase energization patterns. Each of the energizations of the motor windings lasts for a given interval chosen to allow the stepping motor to generate a starting torque greater than a maximal load torque. After energizations of the motor windings corresponding to one cycle of the phase energization patterns are completed, durations of the energizations of the motor windings are gradually shortened to increase a rotational speed of the stepping motor.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic circuit board and method of forming such circuit board are disclosed. The wiring pattern for the multilayer ceramic circuit board includes multiple-layer portions, the multiple-layer portions including first and second electrically conductive layers, respectively a tungsten layer and a copper thick film, for example, with a diffusion layer therebetween for improving adhesivity of the first and second electrically conductive layers to each other. Such multiple-layer portions are provided by providing first and second electrically conductive layers, and an intermediate layer between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and diffusing at least one component from the intermediate layer into both the first and second electrically conductive layers. Thus, a multilayer ceramic circuit board with, e.g., a firmly coupled tungsten layer and copper thick film can be provided.

Abstract: A waste kinetic energy reclaiming system for an engine-driven vehicle includes a generator, and a variable torque-ratio coupling connecting the generator and the vehicle engine. The system also includes a clutch which selectably disconnects the coupling from the engine in response to whether or not braking of the vehicle is required so that the connection between the coupling and the engine is established only when braking is required.

Abstract: A process for producing acrylonitrile by the vapor-phase catalytic ammoxidation of propylene, which comprises(I) reacting propylene, a molecular oxygen-containing gas and ammonia in the presence of a catalyst expressed by the following empirical formulaFe.sub.a Sb.sub.b Mo.sub.c Me.sub.d Te.sub.e Q.sub.f Na.sub.g O.sub.h. (SIO).sub.iwherein Me is at least one element selected from the group consisting of V and W,Q is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Cu, Mg, Zn and Ni, andthe subscripts a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h and i each represents atomic ratios such that when a=10; b=13 to 28; c=0.1 to 2.5; d=0.05 to 1; e=0.2 to 5; f=0 to 4 (in which case b=13 to 20), or f=2 to 6 (in which case b=20 to 28); g=0 to 3; h=the number of oxygens corresponding to the oxide formed by the combination of the components, and i=25 to 200;in a fluidized bed catalytic reaction zone at a temperature of about 380 to about 500.degree. C. and a pressure of about 0.2 to about 3 kg/cm.sup.

Abstract: A tire cord fabric suitable for reinforcement of rubber articles is disclosed. The tire cord fabric is manufactured by lengthwisely arranging a great number of cords as warp cords over a given width and then relatively coarsely interlacing them with weft yarns. In each selvage portion of the fabric is formed a joint part consisting of a special cord arrangement.

Abstract: A toy prime mover has a hollow housing provided with a spring windup mechanism which can be wound up by a crank at the back of the housing and which has output shafts at the front of the housing, at the sides of the housing and at the bottom of the housing. Ground-engaging drive wheels are connected to the output at the bottom of the housing. A support plate can be connected to each of the shoulder joints surrounding each of the output members at the sides of the housing and each such support plate can carry a pair of large-diameter ground-engaging wheels that are driven via gears from the output member of the shoulder in order to allow the prime mover to displace itself over relatively rough terrain. A trailer may be connected to the back of the prime mover and has a ground-engaging steering wheel mounted on an arm carrying at its end a magnet. A wand also provided with a magnet can magnetically swing this arm to steer the prime mover without touching it.

Abstract: A process for preparing acrylonitrile from propylene, which comprises contacting a mixture of propylene, molecular oxygen and ammonia in the vapor phase at a temperature of about 380.degree. to about 500.degree. C. and a pressure of about atmospheric pressure to about 3 Kg/cm.sup.2 -G with a catalyst composition comprising active components of the following empirical formulaFe.sub.a Sb.sub.b Me.sub.c Te.sub.d Q.sub.e R.sub.f O.sub.gwherein Me is at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Mo and W; Q is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Cu, Mg, Zn, La, Ce, Al, Cr, Mn, Cor, Ni, Bi and Sn; and R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of P and B; a, b, c, d, e, f and g each represents atomic ratios, and when a is 10, 15.ltoreq. b .ltoreq.60, 1 <c .ltoreq.10, 0.5.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.10, 0.1.ltoreq.e.ltoreq.10, 0.ltoreq.f.ltoreq.

Abstract: A method of detecting puncture of a pneumatic tire is disclosed. The method comprises guiding an internal pressure applied to the tire through a pressure outlet opening provided in that portion of a rim which is faced to a tube into an alarm means. The alarm means may be a whistle or a buzzer circuit which becomes operated when puncture occurs to produce alarm sound.