Abstract: A golf ball is provided which bears a mark having a distinct appearance unrealizable by only changing in tint. Ink can be prepared by mixing one or more than two components which can afford luster such as pearl particles, shell particles, mica particles and the like in an ink medium, thereafter such a ink can be used for marking on the surface of the golf ball by an indirect printing used with a transfer printing film or a direct printing such as a pad printing, a screen printing and the like. The composition of the ink is 5 to 150 parts by weight of the mica, pearl particles and the like. The mica, the pearl particles and the like are employed for flat forms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating material for a golf ball. The coating material comprises a polyol(1) containing a urethane polyol and a polyisocyanate. The urethane polyol is produced by the reaction between a diisocyanate and a polyol(2) containing as an essential ingredient a diol and a triol at the triol/diol equivalent ratio of 0.2 to 3. The urethane polyol has Mw of 4000 to less than 10000. The coating material is dryable in a short time at low temperatures and forms a coating layer having excellent resistance to scuffing and adhesion to a golf ball main body.

Abstract: A transmission chain includes a plurality of cylindrical hollow bushes each of which has an outer circumferential surface press-fitted into a bush hole formed in at least one plate, as well as an inner circumferential surface rotatably supported by an outer circumferential surface of a pin. The at least one plate is arranged at such a position relative to a corresponding bush as to prevent a center portion of the bush from expanding radially outward even when the bush is press-fitted into the plate. Since deformation of a bush during press-insertion of the bush into the plates can be prevented and thus the parallelism of the inner circumferential surface of the bush is maintained, elongation of the chain which would otherwise occur due to wear at the initial stage of use of the chain is suppressed effectively.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a front-rear axle driving torque transmission apparatus, which can improve a degree of freedom with respect to a change of torque distribution to a front wheel driving axle and a rear wheel driving axle by making the best use of a merit of a wet-type multiple disc clutch. The front-rear axle driving torque transmission apparatus includes: power input means; differential planetary gear driving means for rotating a front wheel side output shaft and a rear wheel side output shaft at a different rotational speed on the basis of a power inputted by the power input means; and clutch means for locking an operation of the differential planetary gear driving means so that the front wheel side output shaft and the rear wheel side output shaft can be rotated at the same rotational speed.

Abstract: In a control method for an automatic transmission, it is first determined if the automatic transmission is in a fourth speed and the vehicle is being driven in a power off state, then a damper clutch operation slip control signal is output when the vehicle is in a power off state. Next, an engine fuel cut-in rpm reduction signal is output to engine control unit when a damper clutch is operated by the damper clutch operation slip control signal. A lower engine fuel cut-in signal is transmitted from the engine control unit according to the output engine fuel cut-in rpm reduction signal. Then, it is determined if engine output is undergoing continuous reduction, and a duty ratio is controlled using a learned value during 4-3 shifting when engine output is being reduced.

Abstract: A system for controlling an automatic transmission of a vehicle, wherein a pressure to be supplied to the hydraulic clutch of a target gear is determined based on a desired value of acceleration of gravity acting in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and other parameters including an engine torque, thereby decreasing the shift shock effectively, while ensuring to finish the shift within an expected period of time. Moreover, the engine torque is estimated using a parameter indicative of inertia torque used for raising the engine speed. With this, it becomes possible to determine the engine torque inputted to the transmission, thereby decreasing the shift shock more effectively.

Abstract: A system for controlling an automatic transmission of a vehicle, wherein the initial value of the desired pressure to be supplied to a hydraulic clutch for the current gear now being engaged is determined appropriately, when conducting a power-on downshifting, so as to decrease the shift shock experienced by the vehicle occupant effectively, irrespectively of the change in he throttle opening, while ensuring to reduce the volume of the mapped data.

Abstract: Weight supporting members are rotated into engagement with respective weight plates to provide adjustable resistance to exercise movement. On a first embodiment, the weight supports are rigidly mounted on a selector rod and rotate together therewith. On a second embodiment, the weight supports are rotatably mounted on the selector rod and rotate relative thereto.

Abstract: A graded index lens is obtained by treating a raw glass material having a rod shape by ion exchange using silver to form a refractive index distribution in the radial direction of the rod, wherein the raw glass material comprises a glass composition of the following components:

Abstract: The lead-free optical light flint glass material has a refractive index nd between 1.54 and 1.61 and an Abbe number &ngr;d of between 38 and 45. It has a composition, based on oxide content, of SiO2 from 52 to 62% by weight, Al2O3 from 3 to 8% by weight, Na2O from 7 to 14% by weight, K2O from 8 to 14% by weight, TiO2 from 13 to 18% by weight, ZrO2 from 0 to 5% by weight, with at least one refining agent, if needed, in an amount suitable for the purposes of refining; and with the proviso that a sum total of Na2O and K2O present is greater than 18% by weight.

Abstract: The initiation system is composed of at least one initiator and at least one amino alcoholate of the formula: 1

Abstract: A catalyst which is a complex oxide catalyst represented by the following general formula (1):

Abstract: The present invention provides a ceramic honeycomb structural body, and method for preparing the same, which can satisfactorily support a catalyst and can demonstrate superior mechanical strength, even if far thinner walls are used. Said structural body comprises lattice walls formed by a large number of cells 10 which are channels for a fluid and a peripheral wall 12 which covers at least the circumference of said lattice walls 11.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording composition includes a leuco dye, a color developer containing 4,4′-bisphenol S, and a sensitizer containing 4-acetylbiphenyl. A thermosensitive recording material has a support and a thermosensitive recording layer which is provided on the support and contains the above-mentioned thermosensitive recording composition.

Abstract: In an image-forming medium, a sheet of paper is coated with a layer of microcapsules which is composed of a binder material and a plurality of microcapsules filled with dye and uniformly distributed in the binder material. The binder material exhibits a predetermined thermal melting point, and the microcapsules exhibit a pressure-breaking characteristic so as to be squashed and broken under a predetermined pressure when said binder material is thermally softened or melted. When a leuco-pigment-based dye is used, a color developer is substituted for the binder material.

Abstract: An image-receiving film for printing and heat transfer having a support made of a thermoplastic resin film, and a coated layer having component (A) is provided, wherein (A) is an aqueous resin dispersion obtained by dispersing an olefin copolymer (a) having an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its anbydride in water using at least one agent (b) selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surface active agent, a nonionic water-soluble high molecular compound, a cationic surface active agent, and a cationic water-soluble high molecular compound, wherein the weight ratio of (a)/(b) is from 100/1 to 100/30 and (a) and (b) each have independently a mean particle size of not more than 5 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted phenyluracils of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to process for reducing the friction between new and/or freshly washed transport containers and conveyors, in which a composition containing at least one component with lubricating properties is applied to at least part of the surface of the container before it is placed on the conveyor, to containers of which at least part of the outer surface is finished with a film or a coating which contains lubricating components to reduce friction during transport on conveyors and to installations which are intended, and may advantageously be designed, for the transport of such containers.

Abstract: A marine diesel engine lubricant composition having a TBN of at least 10 and preferably a VI of at least 90, comprises a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, and admixed therewith, minor amounts of an ashless antiwear additive and a metal detergent in the form of

Abstract: A thickened nail polish-lacquer removing composition having a smooth, substantially non-granular consistency. The composition is substantially non-irritating and non-sensitizing to the skin surrounding the fingernails and toenails. Upon drying, the residue of the lacquer-removing composition is water-soluble. The composition includes from 51% to 99.9% by weight of butyrolactone organic solvent and/or a propylene glycol derivative solvent and from 0.1% to 5% by weight of at least one water-soluble thickening agent capable of functioning in the absence of a neutralizing agent, and which is present in an amount effective to produce an absolute kinematic viscosity at 20° C. of from 250-10,000 cp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid metallocyanine ring photosensitizers and mixtures thereof useful in laundry detergent compositions as low hue photobleaches. The hybrid rings are formed from suitable aromatic rings, inter alia, benzene, 1,2-naphthalene, and 2,3-naphthalene. The present invention also relates to conpositions for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces. The present invention further relates to methods for photobleaching fabrics and to methods for disinfecting hard surfaces.

Abstract: A fabric bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and a specified manganese compound is disclosed, as well as a process for bleaching and/or cleaning a fabric by contacting it with said fabric bleaching composition.

Abstract: An improved composition and method for cleaning and disinfecting a garbage disposal that does not require aerosol propellants or carbon dioxide gas generating reaction systems. The composition comprises a suds stabilizing surfactant and a disinfecting agent, plus other optional ingredients such as additional detergent surfactant and scouring agents. In the method of cleaning and disinfecting, a flow of water is provided to the garbage disposal and the composition is then added while the garbage disposal is turned on. The mechanical action of the garbage disposal grinder blades rapidly mixes the composition with water to create suds and disperse the suds around the entire interior chamber, thus cleansing and disinfecting the garbage disposal. After the suds are generated, the flow of water is discontinued, with the garbage disposal being turned off within about 1 minute after the flow of water is discontinued.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient in need of insulin treatment, including the steps of introducing into the lower respiratory tract of the patient an effective amount of a therapeutic preparation in the form of a dry powder containing (a) insulin and (b) an enhancer compound which enhances the absorption of insulin in the lungs of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) with protein C. The claimed invention provides a needed therapy for a potentially serious and debilitating disorder while avoiding complications such as bleeding tendency, toxicity and general side effects of plasma exchange or currently available anti-coagulant agents.

Abstract: An aminoalcohol derivative which is a ceramide analogue, and a medicament, especially an agent for treating neuronal diseases and an agent for protecting brain, comprising the same.

Abstract: An antilipemic composition, particularly to achieve a lowering of cholesterol levels comprises a biocompatible anionic polysaccharide material containing non-sulphated glucuronic acid.

Abstract: A human oxalyl-CoA decarboxylase polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques and for producing an antibody against such polypeptide are disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the polypeptide of the present invention and a suitable pharmaceutical carrier for providing a therapeutically effective amount of the polypeptide for the treatment of urolithiasis and hyperoxaluria. Also disclosed are assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: The inhibition of natural bone formation experienced in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of bone resorption disease with a bisphosphonic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is overcome by the concommitant administration of an agent that binds to the androgen receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting or preventing infection and blood coagulation in or near a medical prosthetic device after said device has been inserted in a patient comprising administering to the device a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising:

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Novel phenylethyl-thiourea (PHET) compounds as inhibitors of reverse transcriptase and effective agents for the treatment of HIV infection, including mutant, drug-sensitive, drug-resistant, and multi-drug resistant strains of HIV.

Abstract: A series of aryl piperazine compounds are effective pharmaceuticals for the treatment of conditions related to or affected by the serotonin 1A receptor; the compounds are particularly effective antagonists at that receptor, and are particularly useful for alleviating the symptoms of nicotine and tobacco withdrawal.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; (IL-&bgr;) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid &agr;-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating a transient ischemic attack which comprises a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: A stable crystalline form of 4-[5-methyl-3-phenylisoxazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide is described. This crystal structure, designated Form B, is more stable, has favorable handling properties and is characterized by its melting point, x-ray and other physical characterizations.

Abstract: An improved method of treating skin diseases comprises applying to the skin of a patient suffering such a skin disease an allantoin-containing composition in a therapeutically effective quantity. The allantoin-containing composition is a water-in-oil emulsion that includes allantoin and an emulsifier system that includes at least one emulsifier that is either an anionic emulsifier or a nonionic emulsifier. If the emulsifier is an anionic emulsifier, the emulsifier system can include beeswax. The nonionic emulsifiers used can include at least one nonionic emulsifier that is an ethoxylated ether or an ethoxylated ester whose carbon chain length ranges from 8 to 22 carbon atoms. Alternatively, the emulsifier system can include an acidic anionic polymer such as carboxypolymethylene and an anionic emulsifier. In another alternative, the emulsifier system can include the acidic anionic polymer and a nonionic emulsifier, or the acidic anionic polymer alone.

Abstract: Liquid vitamin C concentrate compositions comprise a mineral ascorbate and a pharmacologically acceptable liquid organic polyol solvent for the mineral ascorbate, the concentrate having a pH between about 5 and 7. The concentrate may also contain an aldonic compound and/or a pharmacologically acceptable zinc compound. The concentrate compositions are prepared by heating the solvent to 50-90° C. and mixing the ascorbate and/or aldonic compound and/or zinc compound into the heated solvent, preferably in the absence of oxygen. These concentrate compositions are also characterized as a composition which comprises the reaction product of a mineral ascorbate and a pharmacologically acceptable liquid organic polyol solvent and, optionally an aldonic compound and/or a soluble non-toxic zinc compound, which reaction product includes 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone and/or 3-hydroxy kojic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to improved high-temperature-gelation-resistant acrylic materials, particularly for use with a polyisocyanate crosslinker in forming low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, curable, oil-in-water emulsions for aqueous coatings. Incorporation of methacrylic acid into copolymers containing COOH and OH groups facilitates the manufacture of low viscosity, low molecular weight, low-VOC acrylic copolymers. Polyols made from methacrylic acid can be maintained at higher temperatures and/or for longer periods of time while maintaining their low viscosities and molecular weights as compared to polyols synthesized from acrylic acid. Low viscosities and molecular weights after polymerization with methacrylic acid comonomers can be maintained at higher temperatures and for longer periods of time than polymers including acrylic acid comonomers, as previously used in the prior art.

Abstract: A flexible, low density thermoplastic foam and a method for lowering the density and increasing the flexibility of a thermoplastic foam having a melting temperature and being either amorphous with a softening temperature or semicrystalline with a glass transition temperature.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elastic member constituted of polyurethane foam obtained by agitationally mixing with water, a urethane prepolymer synthesized from a polyol and a polyisocyanate, characterized by simultaneously employing as polyols, a (A) polymer polyol synthesized from a polyether polyol as a basis, comprising at least 70% by weight of oxypropylene moiety; and a (B) hydrophilic polyether polyol comprising at least 50% by weight of oxyethylene moiety, or simultaneously employing as polyols, the component (A), the component (B) and a (C) polyether polyol comprising at least 70% by weight of oxypropylene moiety. The above elastic member is simultaneously imparted with excellent characteristics such as low hardness, fine cells, low residual compressive strain, high strength and the like. The polyurethane foam which constitutes the elastic member can be produced by free foaming.

Abstract: Rigid isocyanurate-modified polyurethane foams of index 180 to 380 made from a combination of aliphatic and aromatic polyester polyols.

Abstract: A photo curable resin composition, which comprises (A) an acid-modified, vinyl group-containing epoxy resin, (B) an elastormer, (C) a photopolymerization initiator, (D) a diluent and (E) a curing agent, can gives a high performance cured film having distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics, and a photosensitive element, which comprises a support and a layer of the photo curable resin composition laid on the support, has distinguished heat resistance, humidity-heat resistance, adhesibility, mechanical characteristics and electrical characteristics.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an additive composition for paper making which is added to the pulp prior to web formation in order to increase the wet strength of the web. The basic component of the composition is a component made from starch, which to its molecular weight has been thinned to a viscosity level of 10 to 400 (5%, 60° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formed article made of a biodegradable resin material which maintains strength sufficient for practical use and, when discarded after use, succumbs to decomposition by the action of microorganisms occurring in the physical world without bringing destruction on the physical environment or inducing public nuisance in consequence of the decomposition. The formed article is formed of a multicomponent polymer material comprising a continuous phase and a disperse phase; the continuous phase is made of a polybutylene succinate type and/or polyethylene adipate type aliphatic polyester and the disperse phase is made of polylactic acid. The continuous phase may comprise the aliphatic polyester containing such an inorganic filler as talc or calcium carbonate. The formed article of biodegradable resin constructed as described above may be manufactured in arbitrarily selected shapes and used for products in various fields, particularly for slide fasteners and separable fasteners.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition with reduced melt viscosity (high flowability) comprising a polyamide resin and a metal oxide (magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof), in a polyamide resin containing an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid monomer component.

Abstract: A curable polymer composition comprising (a) an oxyalkylene polymer having a silicon-containing group which has a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bonded to the silicon atom and can be crosslinked through a silanol condensation reaction, and (b) a paraffinic hydrocarbon, which composition provides a cured material having improved tack which remains on the surface of the cured material.

Abstract: A paint composition is provided, which comprises a copolymer comprising the following constitutional units (A), (B), and (C) as essential components: (A) a (meth)acrylate monomer unit having a straight-chain, branched-chain, or cyclic alkyl group; (B) at least one monomer unit selected from the group consisting of a monomer unit having an unsaturated double bond and a hydroxyalkyl group, a monomer unit having an unsaturated double bond and an epoxy group, and a monomer unit having an unsaturated double bond and an alkoxysilyl group; and (C) a monomer unit having an unsaturated double bond and a maleimide group. The paint composition is excellent in weatherability and coating gloss. The composition may be contained in an organic solvent such as cyclic ethers, aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones. The organic solvent may be one that comprises 40% or more of a saturated hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Acrylic emulsion PSA polymers which when cast as a film resist water whitening by hot or ambient temperature water are provided, and are formed by copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising at least one alkyl acrylate ester of an alcohol containing at least four carbon atoms, at least one polar comonomer and at least one partially water soluble comonomer present in an amount of at least about 7% by weight of the monomers. Polymerization is carried out in the presence of at least one nonionic surfactant containing at least about 8 moles of ethylene oxide per mole nonionic surfactant and at least one anionic surfactant containing up to about 10 moles ethylene oxide per mole anionic surfactant. There is added to the product of polymerization at least one base to produce an emulsion having a pH greater than 7 and containing particles having a mean “volume-average” particle diameter of up to about 210 nm as determined by laser light scattering.