Abstract: A numerical control (NC) program generating apparatus includes a standby state analyzing unit 12 analyzing an NC program to determine whether a block in which an operation unit is brought into a standby state is present, and when such a block is present, determining whether a power source 39, 45, 46 corresponding to the operation unit can be stopped at the time of execution of the block to specify a stoppable block, and a power operation code inserting unit 13 inserting an operation code for stopping the corresponding power source 39, 45, 46 at the time of execution of the stoppable block into the NC program and inserting an operation code for restarting the power source 39, 45, 46 after the execution of the block into the NC program.

Abstract: An interference checking device 1 checks, during machining using an NC machine tool 20, interference between structures of the NC machine tool 20, a tool and a workpiece, and includes an interference check processing unit 2 virtually moving models and checking the occurrence of interference based on a position control signal from a numerical controller 30, and an operation effect degree evaluating unit 6 evaluating the degree of an effect of an operation on a possibility of the occurrence of interference. When a predetermined operation is performed during machining of a workpiece following a first workpiece, the interference check processing unit 2 moves the models at intervals determined based on the degree of the effect evaluated by the operation effect degree evaluating unit 6.

Abstract: An NC program generating apparatus includes a standby state analyzing unit 12 analyzing an NC program to determine whether a block in which an operation unit is brought into a standby state is present, and when such a block is present, determining whether a power source 39, 45, 46 corresponding to the operation unit can be stopped at the time of execution of the block to specify a stoppable block, and a power operation code inserting unit 13 inserting an operation code for stopping the corresponding power source 39, 45, 46 at the time of execution of the stoppable block into the NC program and inserting an operation code for restarting the power source 39, 45, 46 after the execution of the block into the NC program.

Abstract: An interference checking device 1 checks, during machining using an NC machine tool 20, interference between structures of the NC machine tool 20, a tool and a workpiece, and includes an interference check processing unit 2 virtually moving models and checking the occurrence of interference based on a position control signal from a numerical controller 30, and an operation effect degree evaluating unit 6 evaluating the degree of an effect of an operation on a possibility of the occurrence of interference. When a predetermined operation is performed during machining of a workpiece following a first workpiece, the interference check processing unit 2 moves the models at intervals determined based on the degree of the effect evaluated by the operation effect degree evaluating unit 6.

Abstract: A safe and versatile recombinant DNA cloning vector having at least two functionally different replication origins selected independently from the group consisting of a replication origin functional in Bacillus subtilis, a replication origin functional in Escherichia coli and a replication origin functional in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and at least one DNA segment which provides resistance against at least one antibiotic after introduction into susceptible host cells. The origin for replication origin functional in Bacillus subtilis can be a restriction fragment of a plasmid of Gram positive bacteria, and that Escherichia coli or Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be a restriction fragment of a plasmid of Gram negative bacteria, e.g. a restriction fragment of plasmids pMS 140-1 or pMS 71.

Abstract: A polysaccharide PS-A obtained from plants belonging to the genus Epimedium and having the following physicochemical properties, a process for preparation thereof and use as phylactic and immunostimulating agents comprising the polysaccharide PS-A as an effective component:1. Elementary analysis: C=40.92; H=6.17; Ash=very small;2. Molecular weight: 75,000.+-.25,000 (average molecular weight);3. Decomposition point: 205.degree. C.;4. pH: 7.0 (solution of 100 mg of PS-A in 50 ml of water);5. Specific rotatory power: [.alpha.].sub.D.sup.19 =-23.6.degree. (in H.sub.2 O, c=0.527);6. Infrared absorption spectrum: .nu..sub.max.sup.KBr (cm.sup.-1)/3400, 2900, 1620, 1400, 1230, 1060;7. Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: Maximum absorption is not recognized in the range of 240-400 nm.;8. Outward form: White or faint brown, amorphous powder;9. Solubility:(a) Soluble in water;(b) Insoluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, diethyl ether, hexane and chloroform;10.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extract obtained by extracting a plant belonging to the genus Epimedium sp. with a mixed solvent of water and a water-miscible organic solvent or with water, defatting the obtained aqueous extract and collecting a high-molecular compounds-containing fraction from the defatted aqueous extract, a process for preparation of this extract, an antibacterial agent comprising this extract as an effective component and an antibacterial therapy by using this extract.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition for medical use comprising a cephalosporin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a .beta.-lactamase-inhibiting compound having a .beta.-lactam ring. The composition exhibits synergistic effect which is much greater than the sum of antibacterial effects of each component used alone.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition for medical use comprising 6-[D(-)-.alpha.-(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxo-1-piperazinylcarbonylamino)phenylacetam ido]penicillanic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a .beta.-lactamase-inhibiting penicillin or cephalosporin. The composition exhibits synergistic effect which is much greater than the sum of antibacterial effects of each component used alone.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition for medical use comprising 6-[-)-.alpha.-(4-ethyl-2,3-dioxo-1-piperazinylcarbonylamino)phenylacetamid o]penicillanic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a .beta.-lactamase-inhibiting penicillin or cephalosporin. The composition exhibits synergistic effect which is much greater than the sum of antibacterial effects of each component used alone.