Abstract: The invention provides the compounds represented by the formula (I) in which, R stands for a dihydroxy-substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, and Cy stands for an optionally substituted C6-C10 bi- or tri-cyclic aliphatic carbocyclic group. These compounds act as nociceptin receptor antagonist, and are useful, for example, as relievers against tolerance to narcotic analgesic, dependence on narcotic analgesic or addiction; analgesic enhancers; antiobestic or appetite suppressors; treating or prophylactic agents for cognitive impairment and dementia/amnesia; agents for treating developmental cognitive abnormality; remedy for schizophrenia; agents for treating neurodegenerative diseases; anti-depressant or treating agents for affective disorder; treating or prophylactic agents for diabetes insipidus; treating or prophylactic agents for polyuria; and remedy for hypotension and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium where a fusion thermal ink layer is formed on one side of a support and a heat-resistant sliding layer is formed on the other side of the support. The heat-resistant sliding layer is comprised of silicone copolymer having functional groups and isocyanate compound, and the ratio of the silicone copolymer having functional groups to isocyanate compound is within a range of 70:30 to 50:50 by weight. It is preferred that the functional groups include carboxyl groups and the silicone copolymer include polyorganosiloxane graft polymer whose main chain is vinyl copolymer. In addition, the amount of silicon in the silicone copolymer is within a range of 30 to 50%, the acid value of the silicone copolymer is within a range of 50 to 70 mg/KOH. On the other hand, polyisocyanate having three or more functional groups is used for the isocyanate compound; for example, an adduct of xylylene di-isocyanate having two functional groups and trimethylolpropane is used.

Abstract: A porous composite material for diaphragms for high-output electrochemical cells such as lithium cells. The material is a layered structure of fluoropolymer and polyolefin that provides a shut-down capability that safeguards against dangerous failure of the cell, such as a rupture or fire that may result from a short-circuit or other high-rate electric discharge.