Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having well-balanced properties which comprises 95-5 weight % of polycarbonate, 5-95 weight % of polyolefin and a particular combination of additional components selected from a styrene-ethylene.propylene copolymer, a styrene-ethylene. butyrene-styrene block copolymer, an AES resin, a styrene-olefin block copolymer, an unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefin, polybutylene terephthalate, a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, an oxazoline ring-containing styrene copolymer a saponified olefin-vinyl ester copolymer and an epoxy group-containing styrene copolymer.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer compositions containing resin components including (a) 30-90 weight % of polyamide resins, and (b) 10-70 weight % of polyolefins+unsaturated carboxylic acid-modified polyolefins, based on the resin components; and (c) 5-50 parts by weight of glass fibers per 100 parts by weight of the total compositions, a molar ratio of end amino groups in the polyamide resins to carboxyl groups in the modified polyolefins being 10-1000. The compositions have a morphology in which polyolefin domains having an average size of 0.5-5 .mu.m are uniformly dispersed in polyamide matrix phases.

Abstract: A resin composition for bumpers including:(a) 50-65 parts by weight of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer including:(i) 60-75 weight % of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer having an ethylene content of 4-20 weight % and a melt flow rate of 9-30 g/10 min (230.degree. C., 2.16 kg load), and(ii) 40-25 weight % of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer having an ethylene content of 4-20 weight % and a melt flow rate of 40-80 g/10 min (230.degree. C., 2.16 kg load);(b) 40-25 parts by weight of an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber and/or an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber each having an ethylene content of 50-80 weight % and a Mooney viscosity ML.sub.1+4 (100.degree. C.) of 80 or less; and(c) 10-15 parts by weight of high-density polyethylene having a melt index of 1-20 g/10 min (190.degree. C., 2.16 kg load),(a)+(b)+(c) being 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: An automoblile bumper comprising a blow-molded hollow body (5) of synthetic resin located between a surface skin (1) and a reinforcement (2), the hollow body (5) having recesses (7) formed by longitudinally extending ribs (6a) and (6a) on either the front or rear side, or on both sides, whereby the bumper uniformly absorbs impact energy when it is hit and thus reduces shocks transmitted to a car body.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group, and A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This compound is useful as a medicine, particularly as a lipoxygenase inhibitor for polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: A two-step process for production of thermoplastic elastomer, which comprises dynamically vulcanizing polypropylene and olefinic rubber in the presence of peroxide (1st step), and dynamically vulcanizing the vulcanized mixture, polypropylene and halogenated butyl rubber in the presence of zinc oxide (2nd step). In another method (a) polyolefin and olefin rubber are dynamically cross-linked in the presence of an organic peroxide and (b) in a separate second operation a dynamically vulcanized blend comprising polyolefin and halogenated butyl rubber is prepared and mixed with (a) to disperse (a) and (b) in one another. The thermoplastic elastomer composition is useful in materials for parts of automobiles.In an example, pp 9 wt. % parts, EPDM 21 wt. % parts, peroxide 0.3 wt. % part and divinylbenzene 0.5 wt. % part were blended and supplied to the first hopper (1) of biaxial extruder as shown in a figure. In the first blending zone (2), temperature and residence time are 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition and process comprising a crystalline polyolefin, halogenated butyl rubber, olefin copolymer rubber, polyolefin modified with, e.g., maleic anhydride, and, optionally nitrile rubber, wherein the halogenated butyl rubber is at least partially crosslinked using a metal oxide and/or chloride, e.g., zinc oxide. Crosslinking is achieved under dynamic mixing conditions and the resulting composition has superior strength, performance and processing properties. Furthermore, use of nitrile rubber imparts improved oil resistance to the composition.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group; each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and each of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkanoyloxy group, an aralkyloxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower haloalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, a cyano group, a nitro group, an amino group, a mono- or di-(lower alkyl or aralkyl)amino group or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sub.7 represents a lower alkylene group having at least 2 carbon atoms, one of R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and the other represents a lower alkyl group, and R.sub.10 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; or any two of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 which are adjacent to each other, together, represent a lower alkylenedioxy group, and a salt thereof; and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkanoyloxy group or a group of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an alkanoyl group, a phenyl group, a carbamoyl group or a thiocarbamoyl group, or a salt thereof.The said compound can be prepared by reacting a compound represented by the formula ##STR3## with a compound of the formulaNH.sub.2 --R.sup.1 (III)wherein R.sup.1 is as defined hereinabove, or a salt thereof, and as required, alkanoylating the resulting compound of formula (I) in which R.sup.1 represents a hydroxyl group or an amino group, and as required, converting the resulting compound of formula (I) in which R.sup.1 is the group ##STR4## into its salt, and is useful for the treatment of inflammation, pain or rheumatism.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for the production of a non-woven fabric by melt-blowing wherein one or more yarns, e.g. monofilaments, are added or charged into the fabric stream between the extruder and collector by means of a supporting and drawing pressure gas stream. In one embodiment means are provided to regulate flow of the gas stream. In another embodiment means are provided to reciprocate or to rotate through a small arc the one or more charging means.

Abstract: An artificial leather is made by impregnating a special nonwoven web substrate with an elastic polymer material. In another embodiment the substrate comprises a nonwoven fabric laminated to a woven or nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A bulky nonwoven fabric comprises fine fibers forming thin intertwined layers extending between one surface of the fabric and the other surface, that is, the layered fibers run in the direction of thickness of the fabric. The nonwoven fabric of thermoplastic resin is prepared by a melt-blowing process utilizing a drum collector and cooperating nip-roll. If desired the fiber and gas stream may be contacted with fine liquid drops.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic nonwoven fabric having a uniform thickness and optionally napped fibers according to a melt blowing method, which comprises blowing a fiber stream consisting of melt blown fibers and a gas at a high speed onto a plate within a valley-like fiber-collecting zone formed by two plates having a large number of pores, to form a uniform nonwoven fabric without scattering fibers.

Abstract: Novel isoquinoline derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a lower alkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, or a group of the formula ##STR2##in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, a methylamino group or a dimethylami no group;R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; andY represents a carboxyl group, a cyano group, a carbamoyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or a lower alkylaminocarbonyl group;or a salt thereof; a process for the production thereof.The above compound is useful as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.

Abstract: In an improved die-nose assembly for a melt-blowing process wherein molten resin is extruded from a series of die-holes while heated gas is blown out through slots on either side of the die nose associated therewith, spacers which are movable widthwise of the die assembly are provided in the gas slots to provide effective uniformity in the gas streams across the width of the die.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for the production of a non-woven fabric by melt-blowing wherein one or more yarns, e.g. monofilaments, are added or charged into the fabric stream between the extruder and collector by means of a supporting and drawing pressure gas stream. In one embodiment means are provided to regulate flow of the gas stream in another embodiment means are provided to reciprocate or to rotate through a small arc the one or more charging means.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## or their salts, esters or amide derivatives; and processes for their preparation. In the formula, R.sub.O represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen or nitro, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or halogen, and R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and when R.sub.O is hydrogen, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are all hydrogens and the group ##STR2## is present at the 2-position. These compounds exhibit superior analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory actions with little gastrointestinal troubles.

Abstract: Optical apparatus for displaying enlargements of graphic copy includes a platform carrying a television camera having an optical pickup lens. The platform is rotatable on a horizontal axis. An arm is secured to the platform and extends downwardly toward the copy. A frame is pivotably secured to the arm to bear on the copy and outline an image scanning field. A mirror is pivotably secured to the platform and is adjustable in an optical path including the lens and frame. The platform has depending legs carrying wheels or casters. A handle on the arm facilitates lifting the frame off the copy and moving the apparatus in a horizontal plane.