Abstract: 5-Amino-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2,3,4-tetraol and 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-cyclopent[d]oxazole-4,5, 6-triol, which have the ability to inhibit the activity of sugar hydrolases, especially .beta.-glucosidase and sucrase and can thus be used for the treatment and prophylaxis of tumorous conditions, AIDS, diabetes and obesity, can be prepared by hydrolysis of trehazolin. 2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-cyclopent[d]oxazole-4,5, 6-triol can also be prepared by fermentation using newly isolated strains Micromonospora sp. SANK 62390, FERM BP-3521 and Amycolatopsis sp. SANK 60791, FERM BP-3513.

Abstract: A spectrophotometer including: a) a light source switching mechanism for switching a plurality of light sources by swinging a light source mirror; b) a filter selecting mechanism; c) a diffraction grating rotating mechanism; and d) a controller for determining the operation origins of the three driving mechanisms using a rough origin sensor provided for the diffraction grating rotating mechanism and a photometer. The operation of the controller is to: i) determine an origin of the movement of the filter by making an end of the filter frame to touch a stopper; ii) determine a rough origin of the diffraction grating using the rough origin sensor; and iii) determine an origin of the movement of the light source mirror and a precise origin of the movement of the diffraction grating by detecting the position at which the photometer detects the maximum intensity of light.

Abstract: An electrostatic image-developing toner comprising at least a resin and a colorant, which contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a hydroxynaphthlenecarboxylic acid compound, a hydroxyanthracenecarboxylic acid compound, a bishydroxynaphthalenecarboxylic acid compound a bishydroxyanthracenecarboxylic acid compound, and a metal compound of a pamo acid-type compound.

Abstract: An electrostatic image-developing toner comprising at least a resin and a colorant, which contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of compounds of the following formulas (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, and A is (B) (SO.sub.3.sup..crclbar.).sub.2 or MX.sub.6.sup.2.crclbar., wherein B is ##STR2## (wherein each of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a hydroxyl group or an amino group), M is a titanium atom, a zirconium atom or a silicon atom, and X is a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom.

Abstract: A spectrophotometer includes a frame made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester, a light source portion, a monochromator portion and a detector. The frame is fabricated with features such as bosses, holes, grooves, steps and detents, so that the frame makes it easy to install necessary parts at the precise position.

Abstract: A spectrophotometer having a movable sample cell holder, formed with position detecting through-holes, for holding sample cells and a detector for measuring the light transmitting the through-hole to detect a position of the holder.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor is disclosed wherein use is made of an electrode produced by simultaneously forming an oxide film layer and a conductive polymer layer through electrolytic oxidation or other chemical treatments on a metal subjected to a surface roughening treatment, or forming a conductive polymer layer through plasma polymerization or other chemical treatments on a metal successively subjected to surface roughening and anodic oxidation treatments.

Abstract: A photosensitive member for electrophotography having a photosensitive layer containing a hydrazone compound represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom; m is 1 or 2; and n is 0, 1 or 2. The photosensitive member has not only extremely high sensitivity but also sufficiently low residual potential. It is also highly resistant to fatigue so that the repeated use provides it with little accumulation of residual potential and little variation of surface potential and sensitivity.

Abstract: New electrically conductive material suitable particularly for a secondary battery and a process for preparing the electrically conductive material are provided. The process for the preparation of the electrically conductive material comprises the steps of reacting a compound having conjugated double bonds with an oxidizing agent wherein the oxidizing agent comprises a cupric compound and a nitrile compound. The electrically conductive material comprises grainy polypyrrole obtained by reacting a pyrrole compound with an oxidizing agent which is constituted by primary particles having an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.4 .mu.m and has a press molding density of 1 to 1.6 g/cm.sup.3.

Abstract: A wavelength driving device for use in monochromators which comprises an optical element for dispersing light into different wavelengths, means for supporting the optical element for rotation about a first axis, a stepping motor, a first toothed pulley of a relatively small diameter connected to the output shaft of the stepping motor for simultaneous stepwise rotation therewith, a first gear of a relatively large diameter fixed to the supporting means for simultaneous rotation about the first axis, a second gear of a relatively small diameter mounted for rotation about a second axis and meshing with the first gear, a second toothed pulley of a relatively large diameter fixed to the second gear for simultaneous rotation about the second axis, a toothed belt connecting the first and second toothed pulleys, and circuit means for controlling the rotation of the stepping motor.

Abstract: A plurality of discrete small cooling surfaces are arrayed on the surface of a movably received heat extracting member in both the axial and rotational directions. The discrete small cooling surfaces are formed by a plurality of one set of parallel grooves formed obliquely to and between the two axial ends of the heat extracting member and are crossed by a plurality of another set of parallel grooves formed in a similar manner but in different direction. An opening of a nozzle is directed toward the outer peripheral surface of the heat extracting member. A continuing stream of molten material is projected upon the discrete small cooling surfaces of the rotating heat extracting member such that the heat of the molten material is extracted by each of the discrete small cooling surface to solidify the molten material into flake particles. Accordingly, the molten material can be applied concurrently onto a plurality of discrete small cooling surfaces.