Abstract: A second polymer is prepared through derivatization of a first polymer. Kendrick Mass Defect (KMD) analysis is applied on a mass spectrum of the second polymer, to thereby produce a plot. Meanwhile, a plurality of mass candidates for a non-primary-chain segment are calculated based on a mass spectrum of the first polymer. The KMD analysis is applied on the plurality of mass candidates, to thereby produce reference images. A mass of the non-primary-chain segment is identified through matching of two KMD analysis results.

Abstract: An ionization method selection assisting image includes a coefficient axis indicating the magnitude of a partition coefficient, a plurality of method indicators representing a plurality of coefficients or a plurality of coefficient ranges corresponding to a plurality of ionization methods, and a sample marker representing the partition coefficient specified for a sample. The ionization method selection assisting image is displayed to a user. A partition coefficient may be specified for a sample after derivatization.

Abstract: An ionization method selection assisting image includes a coefficient axis indicating the magnitude of a partition coefficient, a plurality of method indicators representing a plurality of coefficients or a plurality of coefficient ranges corresponding to a plurality of ionization methods, and a sample marker representing the partition coefficient specified for a sample. The ionization method selection assisting image is displayed to a user. A partition coefficient may be specified for a sample after derivatization.

Abstract: A pyrrolopyridazine compound having the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein, R1 is a C2-C6 alkenyl group, a halogeno C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group which may be optionally substituted or a C3-C7 cycloalkyl- C1-C6 alkyl group which may be optionally substituted. R2 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. R3 is a hydroxymethyl group, a C2-C6 aliphatic acyloxymethyl group, a C6-C10 arylcarbonyloxymethyl group which may be optionally substituted, a C1-C6 alkoxycarbonyloxymethyl group, a formyl group, a carboxyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxycarbonyl group or a C6-C10 aryloxycarbonyl group which may be optionally substituted. R4 is a C6-C10 aryl group which may be optionally substituted. A is an imino group, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. These compounds exhibit excellent gastric acid secretory inhibition activity and gastric mucous membrane protection activity etc. They are useful for prevention or treatment of ulcerative diseases and for Helicobacter pylori infections.

Abstract: A pyrrolopyridazine compound having the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: 1

Abstract: The &agr;-substituted carboxylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): 1

Abstract: A cyclic amino compound represented by the following formula: or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. R1 is a substitutable phenyl group. R2 is a substitutable aliphatic acyl group, a substitutable benzoyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group. R3 is a substituted, saturated cyclic amino group which may optionally have a fused ring. These compounds and salts have excellent platelet aggregation inhibitory action. They are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of embolism, thrombosis or arteriosclerosis and other conditions resulting from platelet aggregation.

Abstract: The &agr;-substituted carboxylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): wherein R1 is an alkyl group, etc., R2 is a hydrogen atom, etc., R3 is a hydrogen atom, etc., A is ═CH-group, etc., B is an oxygen atom, etc., W1 is a C1-C8 alkylene group, W2 is a single bond or a C1-C8 alkylene group, X is a hydrogen atom, etc., Y is an oxygen atom, etc., and Z1 is an alkoxy group, etc., and pharmacologically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof are useful for treatment and/or prevention of diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, gestational diabetes mellitus, or the like. Some of the derivatives of the formula (I) are novel compounds.

Abstract: The &agr;-substituted carboxylic acid derivatives having the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## (in which: R is hydrogen, methyl or hydroxy; X is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a heterocyclic group; A is a single bond, or an alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene or alkadienylene group; Y is hydrogen, aryl, cycloalkyl or a heterocyclic group) have the ability to inhibit the biosynthesis of cholesterol, and can thus be used for the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases relating to high blood cholesterol levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic sewing machine in which sewing data consisting of the needle sewing positions encoded for each stitch of a predetermined stitch pattern is stored. It comprises at least a memory for storing sewing data consisting of the encoded stitch data in group in regard to the stitches the needle sewing positions of which change regularly and the read out time data which instructs the reading out of the encoded stitch data by the number of times equal to the number of stitches encoded in group. This composition is effective not only in reducing the capacity required for storing stitch data but also shortening the time required to process the stitch data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in the home point detection of a motor for a sewing machine wherein the motor is used to rotate a cam into a predetermined feed pitch formed on the cam, and change in the quantity of work piece feeding that corresponds to such feed pitch is transferred to a feed dog through a linkage means. Respective feed pitches are formed in each of the regions of the cam, whereas the detecting position of home point of the motor is set in a suitable position. Moreover, the rotating direction of the cam toward the detecting position of home point is reversed in accordance with each of the regions. Accordingly, the returning speed of the motor back to the detecting position of home point is made fast and only one home point detector is used.

Abstract: A drive control mechanism and a safety device in a sewing machine in which thread in a predetermined amount necessary for the formation of one seam each time a seam is to be formed. The drive control mechanism comprises a control circuit for allowing current to flow to a machine motor when no thread amount signal is produced though a position signal is produced at the start of the machine. The safety device comprises a thread paying-out detection circuit operable when a position signal is produced, but no thread amount signal is produced, an alarm for producing a sound or light warning in response to the operation of the thread paying-out detection circuit and a motor stop circuit for interrupting flow of current to a machine motor.