Abstract: The present invention relates to pyradazino[1,2-a][1,2]diazepine-1-carboxamide compounds of formula: which compounds are inhibitors of interleukin-1beta converting enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for decreasing the production of interferon-gamma inducing factor (IGIF). The invention also relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for decreasing the production of interferon-gamma (IFN-.gamma.). The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which inhibits interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme (ICE) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The methods comprise the step of administering the above compositions to a subject. The present invention also relates to methods for treating or reducing the advancement, severity or effects of an IGIF- or IFN-.gamma.-mediated inflammatory, infectious or autoimmune condition.

Abstract: A dew preventing mechanism prevents the formation of dew on the grilles of an air discharge port of a room air conditioner by activating a heater which heats the grilles in response to the sensing of certain dew-forming conditions. The air conditioner includes thermistors for sensing the temperatures of incoming room air and outgoing cooled air, respectively, and a hygrometer for sensing the humidity of incoming room air. Signals proportional to those temperatures and humidity are sent to a control device which calculates the dew point of the incoming room air and compares the humidity of the incoming air with a reference humidity. When the outgoing air temperature is less than the dew point, and/or the incoming air humidity exceeds the reference humidity, the heater is actuated.