Abstract: There is disclosed imidazolesulfonamide derivatives represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q, m, R, B, D and T represent a group as specified in the specification andherbicides containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new process for producing polyvinyl ester having a high degree of polymerization having an intrinsic viscosity not less than 1.5 dl/g, preferably not less than 2.2 dl/g, and most preferably higher than 3.2 dl/g, said process comprising subjecting vinyl ester monomer to low-temperature emulsion polymerization under specific conditions.Disclosed also herein is a new process for producing polyvinyl alcohol having a high degree of polymerization having an intrinsic viscosity not less than 1.5 dl/g, preferably not less than 2.2 dl/g, and most preferably higher than 3.2 dl/g, said process comprising saponifying in the usual way the polyvinyl ester obtained by low-temperature emulsion polymerization under specific conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing easily on an industrial scale a polyvinyl ester having a high degree of polymerization and PVA having a high degree of polymerization derived by saponification form such a polyvinyl ester. The process of this invention makes it possible to produce the desired product especially even when the polymerization is carried out until a high conversion to polymer is attained, as well as even when the polymerization is suspended while the conversion to polymer is still low.

Abstract: A data card which can be resiliently flexed to a degree. The data card includes a laminated structure member having at least a synthetic resin protective layer and a ferromagnetic material layer, an electric circuit device embedded in the laminated structure member and an electro-magnetic transducer having a pair of coils which are formed on the laminated structure member. The pair of coils are coupled to the electric circuit device for generating magnetic fluxes of opposite directions with each other according to an information signal applied from the electric circuit device. Alternatively, the pair of coils are provided for receiving magnetic fluxes of opposite directions with each other and coupled to the electric circuit device for applying an electric signal generated by the magnetic fluxes of opposite directions thereto.

Abstract: An injection stretch blow container consisting of a combination of 97 to 70 parts by weight of saturated polyester and 3 to 30 parts by weight of a saponification product of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, said container having many areas, particularly at the body wall portion of said container in each of which areas substantially two-dimensional thin layers of said saponification product of said ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer are laminated in parallel to the wall surface of said container in a matrix of saturated polyester, said saponification product of said ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in said area (20.times.20.mu.; vertical section or longitudinal section of the body wall of said container) is 0.001 to 1 .mu.m in average thickness and at least 5 in average aspect ratio and the laminated structural index represented by the following formula is at least 5:Laminated structural index ##EQU1## wherein L.sub.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument has a musical tone signal forming circuit, an automatic rhythm generator rhythm selection switches, and a registration memory. The switches are used to select one of a plurality of rhythms. The automatic rhythm generator automatically generates a percussion instrument sound corresponding to a selected rhythm. In the registration memory, musical tone data respectively suitable for selectable rhythms are stored in advance. The musical tone signal forming circuit generates a musical tone signal representing a musical tone and further modifies the musical tone signal in accordance with the musical tone data corresponding to the selected rhythm, whereby a musical tone suitable for the selected rhythm can be generated.

Abstract: A positioning pin device comprises a bush having at least 3 radially bored holes with, a positioning pin extending axially within the bush. The pin is movable in its axial direction and a spring urges the positioning pin toward the upper side of the bush. At least 3 balls are respectively disposed inside the radial holes of the bush. Screws fitted in the bush respectively abut the balls at their tips to provide positioning adjustment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a power module which is simple in assembly and which allows efficient release of heat generated by a converter transformer and power devices on primary and secondary circuits which are electrically separated from each other. The power module is of a construction such that a converter transformer, a primary circuit board on one side of which a part of the primary circuit of a switching power supply unit is integrated, and a secondary circuit board on one side of which a part of the secondary circuit of the switching power supply unit is integrated are three-dimensionally joined into an integral module by a resin of high thermal conduction and electrical insulation properties, the device-mounted sides of the primary and secondary circuit boards facing each other. The transformer may be placed between the two circuit boards or, alternatively, in parallel and adjacent to the two circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer having a thiol group at one end of the molecule, which is obtained by subjecting the monomers capable of radical polymerization to radical polymerization in the presence of a thiolcarboxylic acid and then treating the resulting polymer with an alkali or acid; to a process for producing the same; and to a block copolymer based on the polymer having a thiol group at the end.The polymer having a thiol group at one end is difficult of forming disulfide linkages by oxidation and thus difficult of becoming insoluble. It is also a highly reactive material that will find wide use in varied application areas. The block copolymer based on the polymer having a thiol group at the end is superior in compatibility and will find wide use in varied application areas.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds which are intermediates in the production of the compounds of the formula (I). These novel intermediates have the following general formula ##STR1## wherein Z is NH.sub.2 or chlorine, R.sup.1 is chlorine or bromine and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: There are disclosed a compound formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a chlorine atom or a bromine atom; R.sup.2 represents methyl or ethyl; and X represents methyl or methoxy; a herbicidal composition containing the same as an active ingredient; and a method of use of the compound represented by formula (I) for controlling the growth of weeds without harm to crop plants in the same location.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition which comprises:(a) a vinyl alcohol polymer having at least one thiol group in the molecule thereof,(b) an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is radically polymerizable, and,(c) a photoinitiator,and is free from the defect of the removal of the vinyl alcohol polymer at the hardened regions upon development with water.

Abstract: A polymer composition of excellent compatibility which comprises a block copolymer containing a polyvinyl alcohol polymer unit as one constituent and a polymer unit having an ionic group as another constituent, and protein. It is suitable, especially when the protein is gelatin, for making a photographic emulsion, microcapsules, or a photosensitive material, among others.

Abstract: A polymer having a fluorine-containing end group which is produced by polymerizing a monomer capable of radical polymerization in the presence of a fluorine-containing thiol; a vinyl ester polymer having a fluorine-containing end group which is produced by polymerizing vinyl ester in the presence of a fluorine-containing thiol; and vinyl alcohol polymer having a fluorine-containing end group which is produced by saponifying the said vinyl ester polymer; and processes for producing the same are provided.The polymers of this invention are superior in water repellency, oil repellency, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and surface activity which are characteristic of fluorocarbon compounds, and are expected to find use in various application areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer having a thiol group at one end of the molecule, which is obtained by subjecting the monomers capable of radical polymerization to radical polymerization in the presence of a thiolcarboxylic acid and then treating the resulting polymer with an alkali or acid; to a process for producing the same; and to a block copolymer based on the polymer having a thiol group at the end.The polymer having a thiol group at one end is difficult of forming disulfide linkages by oxidation and thus difficult of becoming insoluble. It is also a highly reactive material that will find wide use in varied application areas such as capture of heavy metals by forming a mercaptide. The block copolymer based on the polymer having a thiol group at the end is superior in compatibility and will find wide use in varied application areas such as surface size for paper, textile fiber finishing, additives for adhesives and paints, and binders for non woven textiles.

Abstract: A resonant type constant voltage supply apparatus has a LC series resonance circuit. Energy stored in both a resonance capacitor and a resonance inductor is directly transferred to the output or input terminal of the apparatus. A control transformer is provided in parallel with the resonance capacitor for deriving the energy stored in the resonance capacitor. The amount of the energy stored in the resonance capacitor can be controlled by changing the switching frequency of the apparatus or the inductance of the control transformer, so as to thereby control the amount of energy transferred to the output or input terminal of the apparatus and thereby stabilize the output voltage of the apparatus.

Abstract: The stabilizer according to the invention is made from a single pipe, and it comprises a torsion section coupled to a vehicle frame, curved sections integrally extending from the opposite ends of the torsion section and arm sections each integrally extending from each of the curved sections and coupled to a wheel suspension. Each of the curved sections has a flat section extending in the plane of action of the bending load applied to it.

Abstract: The hollow stabilizer is made from a single pipe and has a torsion section coupled to a vehicle, curved sections each integrally extending from each end of the torsion section, and arm sections each integrally extending from each of the curved sections. All these sections have the same outer diameter, and the curved sections have an increased thickness compared to the rest of the stabilizer.