Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for cleaning a source gas introduction pipe, which can prevent strong adhesion of contaminant mainly containing carbon powder on an outer surface of the source gas introduction pipe to easily remove the contaminant in a short period of time. The invention is characterized in that, while compressed air is sprayed toward the contaminant, the contaminant removed by the spray of the compressed air is exhausted outside a system of a deposition chamber by suction and exhausting means so that the contaminant is not transferred to sides of the deposition chamber and a plastic container in which a CVD film is formed, in a process for extracting the source gas introduction pipe from the plastic container after the CVD film is formed on an inner surface of the plastic container.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide compounds having a myocardial KD (Kinetic cell death)-inhibiting effect without being accompanied by a cardiodepressant effect.A 1,4-benzothiazepine derivative represented by the following Formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein each of substituent groups is defined as follows: R represents H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkoxy group; X represents O or H.sub.2 ; n represents 1 or 2; R.sup.1 represents H, a substituted phenyl group wherein the substituent group is OH or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkoxy group, ##STR2## a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkoxy group, ##STR3## wherein R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 acyl group, and ph represents a phenyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A bioreactor apparatus for producing metabolites from bioorganisms by depositing the animal cells on a carrier made of a porous material. The apparatus includes a hermetically sealed container (1) having a first supply channel A, for supplying a liquid containing animal cells into the inside thereof, a second supply channel (B) for supplying a culture solution and a substrate solution into the inside thereof, a first exhaust channel (a) for exhausting a liquid containing suspended animal cells from the inside thereof, and a second exhaust channel (b) for exhausting a residual part of the culture solution, a residual part of the substrate solution and a solution containing metabolites of the animal cells from the inside thereof. Disposed within the container is an animal culture base including a porous carrier (31, 33, 34) and a culture bed (4) arranged so that liquid supplied from the supply channels (A, B) are brought into contact therewith while flowing in the inside of the container (1).

Abstract: Novel diphenylmethyl piperazine derivatives of this invention have a chemical structure represented by the following Formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## The compounds have an effect of inhibiting the overcontraction and overextension of the myocardium without being accompanied by a myocardium-inhibiting effect. By using the novel diphenylmethyl piperazine derivatives as an effective ingredient, it is possible to obtain a myocardial necrosis inhibitor which can protect against myocardial necrosis, and a drug for the treatment and prevention of acute myocardial infarction.

Abstract: A dispensing unit for mixing and dispensing a beverage which consists of several constituents, including syrup. The unit dispenses beverage from a bottle having a bottom outlet portion and through a syrup path controlled by a manually operable valve. A gas path in the dispensing unit supplies gas into the bottle for urging the syrup from the bottle and into the syrup path. An additional liquid is permitted to flow to a mixing chamber along with the syrup where they are mixed.

Abstract: In a beverage dispensing unit which includes a storing unit (32), a conducting arrangement (43) for conducting a beverage from the storing unit, and a cabinet (38), the storing unit comprises a portable tank which is removable from the cabinet. The conducting arrangement includes an end portion (47) which is detachably connected to the tank. The end portion is held to the cabinet to be radially movable in relation to a connecting axis defined by the cabinet. Preferably, the cabinet comprises guiding arrangement (41, 42) for guiding the tank substantially along the connecting axis. The beverage dispensing unit further comprises a controlling unit (60) for controlling dispensation of the beverage. For adjusting a flow rate of the beverage in a beverage path (62, 63, 64) which is opened and closed by a valve (75), the controlling unit comprises an adjusting member (82) having an end (82b) covered with an operating member (90) which operates the valve.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispensing system including a cabinet having top, front, back, side and bottom panels for housing various components is disclosed. The components of the system include a carbonator for producing carbonated water by mixing cooled potable water with CO.sub.2. Potable water is stored in a portable tank means and is supplied to the carbonator through a first pipe. The portable tank is easily detachable from the cabinet. The system further includes a cooling reservoir containing cooled water. A serpentine section of the first pipe, along with the carbonator is disposed in the cooling reservoir. A CO.sub.2 tank supplies CO.sub.2 to the carbonator. Syrup packages dispense a selected syrup. Carbonated water from the carbonator, cool water from the portable tank, and syrup from the syrup packages are mixed in a valve and dispensed through a nozzle. The cooled water may be continuously supplied to the carbonator through the first pipe.

Abstract: An easy-open container includes a container barrel having an open end and a container end including a panel, a peripheral wall joined to and depending from a peripheral edge of the panel, and a pull tab joined to a lower edge of the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is scored to provide a tear-off line joined to a side edge of the pull tab. The peripheral wall is fitted over the open end of the container barrel. An outer surface of the open end of the container barrel and an inner surface of the peripheral wall of the container end are bonded to each other through a bonded region.

Abstract: The lower edge of the peripheral wall of a can cap and the upper edge of a can barrel are spaced from each other by a gap therebetween. Streams of an inert gas from different groups of injector nozzles are injected, from outside of the gap, through the gap into the can cap and the can barrel, respectively, to replace air in the can cap and the can barrel with the injected gas. Then, the can barrel is fitted in to the can cap, and welded thereto to entrap the injected gas in the can barrel and the can cap.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Illumination Rose 2’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; purple-colored flowers with yellow-colored throat; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Illumination Cherry Pink’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers with yellow-colored throat; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-14’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large light red-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-1’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large yellow orange-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-9’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large red-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-12’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large apricot pink-colored flowers; relatively to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-15’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large orange-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-4’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large white and yellow bi-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Kirine-13’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; large cherry red-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Kirilo-LV63’, characterized by its low mounding, outwardly spreading to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; continuously and freely flowering habit; dark blue-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Illumination Light Pink’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with pale yellow-colored throat with a dark violet-color band at the top of the throat; and good weather tolerance.