Abstract: An addition reaction curing type silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkaline earth metal carbonate powder surface treated with a diorganopolysiloxane, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst has improved storage stability in that it gives off little or no hydrogen gas during storage. The composition has improved adhesion and a good ability to protect electric or electronic parts from corrosion and finds typical use in the sealing of electric or electronic parts.

Abstract: When an air bag is prepared by laying a pair of silicone rubber-impregnated and/or coated base fabric pieces one on the other, with the coated surfaces of the pieces inside, and joining peripheral portions of the pieces together to form a bag, an addition reaction curing type silicone rubber composition which cures into a silicone rubber having an elongation at break of at least 1000% is used as a sealer and applied to the peripheral portions of the base fabric pieces, thereby achieving improved adhesion therebetween.

Abstract: A condensation curable silicone rubber composition is provided which is able to suppress increases in viscosity over time, has an adequate pot life and excellent mold releasability, and displays favorable urethane molding durability.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition containing 0.5-90% by weight of a metal powder and curable into a non-conductive silicone rubber having a volume resistivity of at least 1×109 &OHgr;·cm is useful for the sealing and encapsulation of electric and electronic parts because the metal powder is sulfided with a sulfur gas into a metal sulfide powder which prevents or retards the sulfur gas from reaching the electric and electronic parts.

Abstract: A room temperature curing organopolysiloxane composition is provided which displays no toxicity, is resistant to cracking and discoloration, cures rapidly, and yields a cured product of good hardness.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition is provided including: (A) an organopolysiloxane with hydroxyl groups at both terminals of the molecular chain; (B) an organosilicon compound represented by the general formula shown below: 1

Abstract: Silicone rubber compositions comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (B) finely divided silica, (C) an adhesive component, (D) a silicone-soluble organopolysiloxane resin component bearing at least one alkenyl group, (E) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing SiH groups in a specific mole ratio to the alkenyl groups in components (A) and (D) combined, and (F) a platinum group catalyst, exhibit excellent adhesion to synthetic woven fabrics for air bags. When coated onto woven fabrics and cured, the compositions provide air bag base fabrics of outstanding flexibility, sealability and deployability which remain stable over time.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: A solvent-free liquid silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms each attached to a silicon atom, (C) wet silica having a BET specific surface area of 150-250 m2/g, a mean particle size of 0.01-20 &mgr;m, and a sodium ion content of up to 0.35 wt % Na2O, (D) an adhesive agent, and (E) a platinum group catalyst is useful for coating onto air bag base fabric to form a thin film having good infiltration, strong adhesion and minimized surface tack.

Abstract: An addition reaction curing type silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane, (B) an alkaline earth metal carbonate powder surface treated with a diorganopolysiloxane, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a platinum group metal catalyst has improved storage stability in that it gives off little or no hydrogen gas during storage. The composition has improved adhesion and a good ability to protect electric or electronic parts from corrosion and finds typical use in the sealing of electric or electronic parts.

Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups, (B) finely divided silica, (C) an amino-bearing silane, (D) an organic silicon compound, and (E) a curing catalyst is prepared by mixing components (A) and (B) with component (C) and thereafter, mixing components (D) and (E).

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a cabinet having an opening, a door provided to open/close the cabinet opening, a washing chamber member provided in the cabinet and forming a washing chamber facing the opening, a washing nozzle provided facing in a certain direction of the washing chamber, a circulation pump coupled to the washing nozzle, the bottom portion of washing chamber and an external drain outlet, a driving source provided outside the washing chamber, a power transmission mechanism provided at a corner on one side in cabinet behind and outside the washing chamber, and a control circuit controlling the circulation pump and driving source. By the power transmitting mechanism, a dish washing basket placed in the washing chamber is rotated. Since the power transmitting mechanism is placed in a corner behind the washing chamber, the dishwasher can be made smaller.

Abstract: Provided is a chimeric HV1/HV3 hirudin analog useful as an anti-coagulant, exhibiting higher anti-thrombin activity and less tendency to cause bleeding than hirudin HV1. Also provided are a method of producing hirudins and hirudin analogs, as well as other proteins, employing secretion vectors, and transformed microorganisms such as E. coli. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising various hirudins or the chimeric HV1/HV3 hirudin analog of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a chimeric HV1/HV3 hirudin analog useful as an anti-coagulant, exhibiting higher anti-thrombin activity and less tendency to cause bleeding than hirudin HV1. Also provided are a method of producing hirudins and hirudin analogs, as well as other proteins, employing secretion vectors, and transformed microorganisms such as E. coli. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising various hirudins or the chimeric HV1/HV3 hirudin analog of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a primer composition comprising (A) a polyorganosiloxane resin containing at least 0.01 mole of hydroxyl groups per 100 g of the resin represented by the average composition formula: (R.sup.1).sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 wherein each R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a value of 0.4 to 1.8; (B) an alkoxytitanium or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; (C) an acid; and (D) a solvent. The primer composition can strongly adhere a condensation type room temperature curable silicone elastomer to the surface of the coated metal formed by applying a fluororesin coating, an acrylic resin coating or the like to a metal.

Abstract: Self-adhesive silicone compositions having (A) an organopolysiloxane of the following average unit equation (1)(R.sup.1).sub.z --SiO.sub.(4-z)/2 (1)wherein R.sup.1 is either a substituted or an unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and Z is a number in the range from 1.98 to 2.01 having a viscosity at 25.degree. C. of at least 300 cSt,(B) an organic silicon compound which possesses at least one group expressed by the following equation (2) within the molecule: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a substituted or an unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are either a hydrogen atom, methyl group, or an ethyl group, and n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2, and(C) an organic peroxide. The silicone compositions strongly adhere onto various materials such as metals and plastics without the need of primer treatments.

Abstract: Organic silicone compounds characterized by the possession of a silacyclo ring, which is expressed by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group and Y is a divalent hydrocarbon group. These organic silicone compounds possess a high reactivity towards compounds having active hydrogens, especially alcohols. Therefore, they are extremely useful as silylation agents, surface treatment agents and adhesion promoters.

Abstract: A connector assembly including an injection needle for providing fluid communication through a closed injection site at one end of an infusion line for infusing fluid therapy to a patient which includes an injection needle, a hub at one end of the needle, a tube connected to the hub, and a connector mounted to the hub. The connector includes a thread or other device for securing the connector to a complimentary connector provided the end of the infusion line. A second end of the needle extends beyond the thread or other device to permit the needle to pierce the injection site prior to engagement of the thread or other device with the complimentary connector and at least one of the two connectors is mounted for rotary movement relative to the needle and the injection site to permit the connectors to be secured together by rotary movement subsequent to piercing the needle through the injection site without rotating the needle.

Abstract: A primer composition has blended therein an organic silicon compound having in a molecule at least one group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or a group represented by QSi( R.sup.4 O).sub.a (R.sup.5).sub.3-a, Q is a divalent organic group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each are a monovalent hydrocarbon group, a is an integer of 0 to 3, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each are a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The primer composition is a useful adhesive since it is effective for joining silicone elastomers and similar adherends to supports such as paint coated metals and resins.

Abstract: A primer composition comprises (A) an organosilicon compound having different alkoxy groups in its molecule, (B) a tetraalkoxytitanium, (C) an acid and water, and (D) an organic solvent. The composition shows excellent adhesion properties to fluororesin coating materials, acrylic resin coating materials, etc. When applied to the surface of a metal coated with such a coating material, the primer composition is capable of providing a remarkably enhanced adhesion, for example, between a silicone elastomer and the coated metal.