Abstract: Antibiotic, designated as pyrrolomycin E is described, and which is obtained by cultivating an pyrrolomycin E - producing strain belonging to the genus Streptomyces, for example, Streptomyces sp. SF-2080 (FERM-P No. 5072, ATCC No. 31673), in a nutrient medium, and recovering pyrrolomycin E from the culture which contains also other antibiotic substances (pyrrolomycin A, B, C and D) together with the desired substance.

Abstract: An antibiotic SF-2103A substance or a salt thereof, and a process for the production thereof are described, and the process comprises cultivating an antibiotic SF-2103A substance-producing strain in a nutrient medium and recovering the desired substance from the culture broth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel antibiotic SF-2107 series substance consisting essentially of Substance SF-2107 A-1, Substance SF-2107 B and/or Substance SF-2107 C, each having the phisico-chemical properties as described in the specification, which substance exhibits an antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and is useful for pharmaceuticals, bactericides, disinfectants, etc. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the substance.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting frozen food is supported on a table provided with a series of grasping members surrounding the food and resiliently urged inwardly so that when a vertically reciprocable cutting blade cuts the frozen food, the severed pieces of food are restored to their original positions so that a subsequent cut made in an angularly related position in the food will subdivide the food in equal portions. A series of press plates are mounted for vertical movement with the cutting blade to resiliently bear against the top of the food while being cut to prevent upward tilting of the pieces being severed.

Abstract: Antibiotics, designated as SF-2080A substance and SF-2080B substance, are described, and are obtained by cultivating an SF-2080 substance-producing strain belonging to the genus Streptomyces, for example, Streptomyces sp. SF-2080 (FERM-P No. 5072, ATCC No. 31673), in a nutrient medium, and recovering the desired substance from the culture.

Abstract: A novel antibiotic BN-235 substance and a process for making it are described, wherein the hydrochloride thereof has the following properties:Elemental analysis values:carbon 55.44%hydrogen 6.41%nitrogen 9.02%chlorine 12.01%oxygen 17.12% (balance)Molecular weight: about 520 (by the vapor pressure method)Melting point: 230.degree. to 232.degree. C. (decomp.)Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: shown in FIG. 1Infrared absorption spectrum: shown in FIG. 2Color reactions:Positive: ninhydrin and LemieuxNegative: Sakaguchi and ferric chlorideColor and form: yellow powderSolubility: soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone and water, and insoluble in ether, n-hexane and petroleum etherStability: stable at a pH of 2 to 6Rf values in thin-layer chromatography (silica gel):chloroform-methanol (4:1) 0.73n-butanol-acetic acid-water (2:1:1) 0.64Distinction among acidity, neutrality and basicity:basic.

Abstract: A machine for automatically depositing whipped cream or other topping material on cakes, or small pastries, includes a pair of whipped cream depositing nozzles mounted on a framework so that they can be adjusted for height and for horizontal spacing between each other. A plate for holding a cake below the nozzles can be raised or lowered as well as revolved so that topping material can be deposited in a ring-shaped pattern. An endless conveyor can be put in place to bring small articles, such as cookies or pastries, into successive positions under the nozzles and the vertical spacing of the nozzles can also be controlled by photo detector means.

Abstract: A novel antibiotic designated BN-183B substance is disclosed which is produced by cultivating a strain of the genus Pseudomonas. The antibiotic has a strong action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: A BN-213 substance-producing strain of the genus Pseudomonas is cultivated to produce BN-213 substance in a culture medium. The BN-213 substance is isolated from the culture medium and purified, and proved to be a novel antibiotic.

Abstract: New antibiotics, SF-2050 substance and SF-2050B substance are produced by cultivating a microorganism Streptomyces sp. SF-2050 now deposited under FERM-P 4358 and under ATCC. 31450 in a liquid culture medium under aerobic conditions, and these antibiotics may be isolated from the fermentation broth and useful as an antibacterial agent. These antibiotics have an activity inhibitory to .beta.-lactamase.

Abstract: An antibiotic BN-200 substance produced by cultivating a BN-200 substance strain of the genus Erwinia and a process for producing the BN-200 substance.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting a circular cake into a number of equal, segmental pieces consists of a series of superposed horizontal band cutters arranged to intersect a central axis at equal horizontal angles, the cutters being arranged over a vertically movable, cake-supporting table, which is provided with grooves, which are in alignment with the cutters so that when the table is raised, the cutters subdivide the cake into equal pieces and then sink down into the grooves in the table to permit the cake to be removed from the table by a scoop or the like.

Abstract: A new antibiotic designated BN-130 substance is now provided, which has antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria as well as acid-fast bacteria. BN-130 substance is produced by cultivating a strain of Pseudomanas stutzeri under aerobic conditions.