Abstract: Provided is a polyamide resin composition comprising a melt blend of (A) a polyamide resin, (B) a phyllosilicate, and (C) an olefin compound having a carboxylic acid anhydride group in the molecule or a polymer of the olefin compound, in which the phyllosilicate (B) has a reactive functional group bonded thereto and is such that the exchangeable metal ions existing in the inter layers are ion-exchanged with organic onium ions. The composition has a reduced inorganic ash content and has both high stiffness and high ductility. Optionally, the composition contains an inorganic filler apart from the phyllosilicate, an impact modifier, and a flame retardant, still having high stiffness and high ductility.

Abstract: A composite particulate material for resin reinforcement which comprises an inorganic particulate material (A) and an elastic polymer (B) having a glass transition temperature of -10.degree. C. or below and also having functional groups capable of forming chemical bonds with resins to be reinforced, said components (A) and (B) accounting for 50-99 wt % and 50-1 wt %, respectively, of their total amount. A process for producing said composite particulate material. A reinforced resin composition incorporated with said composite particulate material. The resin composition yields molded articles which are improved in mutually contradicting properties (that is, impact strength vs. stiffness and elongation at break vs. heat resistance) and which have mechanical properties with less anisotropy. It offers good characteristic properties which are hardly attained by conventional engineering plastic materials.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus of a video tape recorder or the like determines a tape search status and facilitates conducting a search. The reproducible region is displayed on a graph, and a search marker and a reproducing position are indicated on the graph. Furthermore, it is possible to set the search marker on the graph.

Abstract: This invention relates to carboxylic acid ester compounds or liquid crystal compounds represented by the following formula [A], liquid crystal compositions and liquid crystal elements using these compounds, the method of producing said liquid crystal elements, and other uses. ##STR1## wherein R represents one radical selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 6-18 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 6-18 carbon atoms, and a halogenated alkyl group having 6-18 carbon atoms, X represents --CF.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.3, m is an integral number of 1-10 when X is --CF.sub.3, and an integral number of 2-10 when X is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.3, and C* represents an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant liquid crystal polyester composition, which comprises (A) 100 wt. parts of a liquid crystal polyester comprising structural units of the following formulae (I), (II), (III) and (IV), in which the amount of units (I) and (II) is 77 to 95 mole% based on the sum of units (I), (II) and (III), the amount of units (III) is 23 to 5 mole% based on the sum of units (I), (II) and (III), and the units (I)/units (II) molar ratio is 75/25-95/5 and (B) 0.5 to 30 wt. parts of a polymeric flame retardant having an average dispersed particle diameter not larger than 2.5 .mu.m: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are specific aromatic residues. This composition gives a molded article having a superior flame retardancy, heat resistance, mechanical properties, and appearance.

Abstract: A high modulus polyester molded article is obtained by molding an aromatic polyester which comprises at least one structural unit selected from the following structural units (I) to (III), the structural units (II)+(III) being less than 10 mol % of the structural units (I)+(II)+(III), and which is capable of forming anisotropic melt: ##STR1## wherein X represents at least one group selected from ##STR2## Y represents at least one group selected from ##STR3## and Z represents at least one group selected from ##STR4##

Abstract: A multi-layer molded article having good interlayer adhesion and exhibiting igh modulus even when its thickness is large, which comprises at least one layer formed by an anisotropic melt-forming polyester having structural units selected from the following structural units (I) to (III), the molar ratio of (I)/[(I)+(II)+(III)] being in the range of 20 to 100 mol %: ##STR1## wherein X represents at least one group selected from ##STR2## Y represents at least one group selected from ##STR3## and Z represents at least one group selected from ##STR4##

Abstract: Tetrakis [3-(3,5-dibutyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyloxymethyl] methane having a high purity and excellent whiteness is prepared. In this process, an ester exchange reaction between a propionic acid ester having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Bu is an n-, sec-, iso-, or tert-butyl group and R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and pentaerythritol in the presence of an alkaline catalyst is effected by adding 0.2 through 1.8 mol of water based on 1 mol of the alkaline catalyst by the substantial completion of the ester exchange reaction.

Abstract: An N-acylcarnosine aluminum salt of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R represents a lower alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is effective for use as an anti-ulcer agent.

Abstract: An N-acylcarnosine aluminum salt of the formula, ##STR1## Wherein R represents a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group, and n is an integer of 2 to 3 is effective for use as a digestive ulcer-remedying or anti-ulcer agent.

Abstract: 9-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl) piperazinyl-carbonyl-2-trifluoromethyl-10, 11-dihydrodibenzo[b,f]thiepin is prepared and disclosed as having antiinflamatory action.

Abstract: Novel benzo [b,f] thiepin derivatives possessing strong anti-flammatory action and presenting few adverse reactions, of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents a fluorine atom, or a trifluoromethyl or 1-5C lower alkoxy group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent a 1-4C lower alkyl group or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic group. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an anti-inflammatory effective amount of the compound according to formula (I) in the presence of an inert carrier.

Abstract: Dihydrodibenzo[b,f]thiepin compounds of formula (I) and process for making them. These compounds have antiinflammatory action. ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen, fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl, 1-5C lower alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyethoxy, aminoethoxy group or the group of the formula --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, Y represents a hydroxy group or the group of the formula ##STR2## (R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent a 1-4C lower alkyl group or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may jointly form a heterocyclic group together with an adjacent nitrogen atom.

Abstract: A process for preparing parabenzoquinones which comprises oxidizing alkylphenols with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of cobalt di-(salcylal)-3,3'-diimino-di-n-propylamine derivatives and an amine is disclosed.