Abstract: A current passing device passes current through bodies. The current passing device includes a first current receiving element having an electrical resistance, a second current receiving element having a contact resistance greater than the electrical resistance of the first current receiving element in a state in which the second current receiving element has been brought into direct contact with the first current receiving element without pressing the second current receiving element, a pressing mechanism arranged to press the first current receiving element and the second current receiving element closer together, and an electrically conductive intervening member disposed between the first current receiving element and the second current receiving element. The intervening member has a degree of deformation greater than degrees of deformation of both the first and second current receiving elements in a case where the intervening member has been pressed due to the pressing mechanism.

Abstract: An adsorbing molded body is configured to be subjected to ohmic heating or electromagnetic wave heating. The adsorbing molded body includes an electrically conductive powder adsorbent, an insulating powder adsorbent, and an inorganic binder that binds the powder adsorbents together. An adsorption recovery treatment apparatus includes the adsorbing molded body and a heating unit to heat the adsorbing molded body, preferably ohmically or using electromagnetic waves. An adsorbate desorbing method includes desorbing an adsorbate, which the adsorbing molded body has adsorbed, from the adsorbing molded body by heating the adsorbing molded body, preferably ohmically or using electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: The microwave plasma torch of the invention includes: a vacuum container having an evacuating apparatus; a coaxial waveguide including an inner conductor and an outer conductor, a first end portion of the coaxial waveguide being connected with a microwave supplying apparatus for supplying a microwave and a second end portion of the coaxial waveguide being connected with the vacuum container, thereby introducing the microwave supplied from the microwave supplying apparatus into the vacuum container along a waveguide axis of the coaxial waveguide; and a gas supplying apparatus for injecting a gas into the vacuum container along a plurality of injection axes.

Abstract: A dry etching apparatus is provided with parallel electrodes confronting each other, and a high frequency voltage is impressed between the electrodes. The electrode for holding a base material has a recess in its surface and the surface of the electrode is covered with an insulating layer so that part of the structure constituted by the insulating layer and electrode is not in contact with the base material.

Abstract: Novel phenoxy derivatives are provided such as 6-[p-5-(1-imidazolyl)pentyloxy]phenoxy]-2,2-dimethyl-hexanoic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivative and their use in treating tumors.

Abstract: Novel phenoxy derivatives are provided which can be represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the various substituents are as defined, and include compounds such as benzyl 6-[p-[5-(1-imidazolyl)pentyloxy]phenoxy]-2,2-dimethylhexanoate.The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives and their use in treating tumors.

Abstract: Sulfates of glutathione monoalkyl esters (alkyl.gamma.-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycinates) are new and can be prepared by reaction of glutathione with an alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid. This process forms virtually no diesters, which are toxic compounds and must be completely removed when the sulfates are used as medicine. In addition, since pure glutathione monoester sulfates can be isolated from reaction mixture, high-purity free glutathione monoesters, which have importance as therapeutical and preventive medicines, can be obtained by treatment with a neutralizer or by mere desalting.

Abstract: Fatty acid derivatives represented by the general formula ##STR1## and salts thereof. The compounds of this invention have excellent fibrinolytic action and a highly improved solubility.

Abstract: Substituted 1,3-dithietane-2-carboxylic acid derivatives useful as intermediates for the preparation of highly effective penicillin and cephalosporin derivatives and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporin derivatives having at the 7.beta.-position an amido group acylated by a 1,3-dithietane carboxylic acid residue and to 7.beta.-isothiazolylthioacetamido-7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporins having antibacterial activity by themselves and, as the case may be, capable of being converted into the aforesaid 7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporin derivatives. The compounds of this invention exhibit excellent antibacterial activity and are particularly effective against gram negative bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporin derivatives having at the 7.beta.-position an amido group acylated by a 1,3-dithietane carboxylic acid residue and to 7.beta.-isothiazolylthioacetamido-7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporins having antibacterial activity by themselves and, as the case may be, capable of being converted into the aforesaid 7.alpha.-methoxycaphalosporin derivatives. The compounds of this invention exhibit excellent antibacterial activity and are particularly effective against gram negative bacteria.

Abstract: Substituted 1,3-dithietane-2-carboxylic acid derivatives useful as intermediates for the preparation of highly effective penicillin and cephalosporin derivatives and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Novel 7.alpha.-methoxy-7.beta.-heterocyclic thioacetamido-3-heterocyclic thiomethyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -cephem-4-carboxylic acid derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds show high antibiotic activities against various microorganisms including gram positive and negative bacteria.

Abstract: A novel cephalosporin derivative having at the 3-position of the cephem ring a heterocyclic thiomethyl group having a carboxy group or a sulfo group and at the 7-position of the cephem ring, an .alpha.-heterocyclic acylaminophenylacetamide group. The compounds of this invention have excellent antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas and Proteus strains of bacteria.

Abstract: Novel 7-(.alpha.-hydroxy-substituted pyridylcarboxamido-.alpha.-phenylacetamido)-3-substituted thiomethyl-.DELTA..sup.3 -cephem-4-carboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed. The compounds of this invention have high water solubility and show excellent antibacterial activities against various strains of Pseudomonas and Proteus.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporin derivatives having at the 7.beta.-position an amido group acylated by a 1,3-dithietane carboxylic acid residue and to 7.beta.-isothiazolylthioacetamido-7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporins having antibacterial activity by themselves and, as the case may be, capable of being converted into the aforesaid 7.alpha.-methoxycephalosporin derivatives. The compounds of this invention exhibit excellent antibacterial activity and are particularly effective against gram negative bacteria.

Abstract: Substituted 1,3-dithietane-2-carboxylic acid derivatives useful as intermediates for the preparation of highly effective penicillin and cephalosporin derivatives and the preparation thereof.