Abstract: In order to improve the efficiency with which a given set of instructions can be implemented in a RISC architecture environment, the set of instructions are subject to a plurality of requirements and the sequences of instructions which satisfy the requirements are listed. The most time efficient of the listed sequences is selected.

Abstract: An inner fin, which is formed of a thin plate of an aluminum alloy having a corrugated section in a widthwise direction, includes a plurality of crest surfaces extending parallel in a lengthwise direction, and a plurality of trough surfaces extending parallel in the lengthwise direction. The crest surfaces and the trough surfaces are connected together by inclined surfaces. The crest surfaces are provided with concavities, which are shifted form each other in the lengthwise direction so that the concavities formed in the adjacent crest surfaces are not aligned on the same line in the widthwise direction. The inner fin inserted into the tube partitions the passages which communicate with each other through the concavities.

Abstract: In a heat exchanger, an inner fin is formed from a thin plate of aluminum alloy having a corrugated cross-section in a widthwise direction. The inner fin includes multiple crest surfaces extending parallel to one another in a lengthwise direction and multiple trough surfaces extending parallel to one another in the lengthwise direction. The crest surfaces and the trough surfaces are connected together by inclined surfaces. The crest surfaces have concavities which are shifted relative to one other in the lengthwise direction of the fin so that the concavities formed in adjacent crest surfaces are not aligned with one another in the widthwise direction. The inner fin inserted into the tube partitions the passages which communicate with each other through the concavities.

Abstract: An apparatus for changing a size of a camera's photographing aperture, which defines an image area on a film, includes a mechanism for intercepting light within the photographing aperture. The light intercepting mechanism is movable between a retracted position, in which the aperture is fully opened, and a projected position, in which the aperture is partly covered. The apparatus further includes an association mechanism which moves the light intercepting mechanism between the retracted position and the projected position. At least a forward most projecting edge of the light intercepting mechanism is moved towards the film when the light intercepting mechanism is moved into the projected position.

Abstract: In a computer system provided with a plurality of computers handling different types of character code sets, a multiple character code set input/output conversion system according to the present invention converts character code strings based on a character code set used in a text file into internal character code strings based on the internal character code set commonly used by the plurality of computers and in turn converts the internal character code strings into character code strings based on a specific character code set.

Abstract: An apparatus for changing a size of an aperture which defines a photographing aperture in a camera includes a pair of light intercepting plates which can cover a predetermined width of end edges of the aperture to partly intercept light incident thereupon, and an association mechanism which moves the light intercepting plates in association with each other between a retracted position in which the aperture is fully opened and a restricted-size position in which the aperture is partly intercepted. The association mechanism is comprised of a shaft secured to a camera body, and a connecting rotatable member which is rotatably mounted to the shaft. The connecting rotatable member is connected at one end thereof to one of the light intercepting plates and at the other end thereof to the other light intercepting plate, respectively, so that the rotation of the connecting rotatable member causes the associated movement of the light intercepting plates between the retracted position and the restricted-size position.

Abstract: The strip 2 is inserted between forming rollers 1a and 1b so that fins 3 are formed on the strip 2. The forming rollers 1a 1b have a line of protrusion protruding radially on the periphery thereof and the protrusion of one roller mates with protrusion of the other roller. A pair of forming rollers or more pairs of forming rollers are employed. A part of the strip 2 sandwiched between side face portions 13a and 14a of the protrusion 13 and 14 is pressed in the direction of the thickness of the strip with a stress between yield stress and maximum stress of the strip 2. To adjust the stress, a clearance G between protrusions is controlled.

Abstract: A medical connector to be attached to a liquid introducing tube has a first connecting part adapted to be connected to one portion of a medical liquid introducing tube, a second connecting part adapted to be connected to another portion of the medical liquid introducing tube and being formed integrally with the first connecting part, a breaking portion formed between the first and second connecting parts and adapted to be broken under finger pressure, and a seal cap for sealing an opening of the second connector part after breaking the breaking portion.

Abstract: The synthesis of stable, ten-membered, cyclic conjugated enediynes is described. Said compounds were successfully employed to cleave double-stranded DNA spontaneously at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The synthesis of stable, ten-membered cyclic conjugated enediynes is described. Said compounds were successfully employed to cleave double-stranded DNA spontaneously at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical having circulation ameliorating effect and antiulcer effect containing a prostaglandin I.sub.2 analogue represented by the formula shown below or a non-toxic salt of its salt or a cyclodextrin inclusion compound thereof as the effective ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 4 to 7 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; A represents a pentyl group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a 1-methyl-3-hexynyl group, a 2-methyl-3-hexynyl group, a 1-methylhexyl group, a 2-phenethyl group, a 1,1-dimethylpentyl group, a 2-methylpentyl group, a 1-cyclohexylethyl group, a 2-methylhexyl group, a 1-methyl-3-pentynyl group or 1 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenyl group; the double bond between the carbon atoms at 4- and 5-positions is E or Z or a mixture thereof, the asymmetric center in the substituent represented by A is R-configuration or S-configuration or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A filter plate for an infrared range finder in a camera, which has a flat front surface and transmits infrared but absorbs visible radiation. Thereby, the range finder is protected from dirt and scratches and noise from visible radiation is reduced. It is possible to form lenses for the range finder on the back surface of the filter plate.

Abstract: There are disclosed a bicyclo [3.3.0]octane derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a protective group of a hydroxy group;R.sup.2 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 and ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a protective group of a hydroxy group,R.sup.6 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group and an alkynyl group, said substituent being straight, branched or cyclic and having 5 to 10 carbon atoms,X is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a vinylene group and an acetylene group, andR.sup.7 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, and an alkynyl group said substituent being straight, branched or cyclic and having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; andR.sup.3 is a substituent represented by the formula --Y--(CH.sub.2).

Abstract: There are disclosed a bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 : a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 : each represent a hydrogen atom or a protective group of a hydroxy group; andR.sup.4 : --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --COOR.sup.5 or --CH.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; whereR.sup.5 : a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; andR.sup.6 : a hydroxy group, an acetyloxy group or a butenyl group,and process for producing the same. These compounds and the process for producing them are available for producing a 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6 (9.alpha.)-PGI.sub.1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition having circulation ameliorating effect and antiulcer effect containing a prostaglandin I.sub.2 analogue represented by the formula shown below or a non-toxic salt or a cyclodextrin inclusion compound thereof as the effective ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 4 to 7 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, A represents a pentyl group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a 1-methyl-3-hexynyl group, a 2-methyl-3-hexynyl group, a 1-methylhexyl group, a 2-phenethyl group, a 1,1-dimethylpentyl group, a 2-methylpentyl group, a 1-cyclohexylethyl group, a 2-methylhexyl group, a 1-methyl-3-pentynyl group or a 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenyl group; the double bond between the carbon atoms at 4- and 5-positions is E or Z or a mixture thereof; the asymmetric center in the substituent represented by A is in the R-configuration or the S-configuration or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: There are disclosed bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each separately a hydrogen atom or a protective group of a hydroxy group,and process for producing the same. These compounds and the process for producing them are available for producing a 9(0)-methano-.DELTA.6(9.alpha.)-PGI.sub.1.

Abstract: Bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a protective group of a hydroxy group;R.sup.2 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5, ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a protective group of a hydroxy group,R.sup.6 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group and an alkynyl group, said substituent being straight, branched or cyclic and having 5 to 10 carbon atoms,X is a substituent selected from the group consisting of a vinylene group and an acetylene group, andR.sup.7 is a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl, an alkenyl group, and an alkynyl group, said substituent being straight, branched or cyclic and having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; andR.sup.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octylidene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a protective group for hydroxyl group; and Y is ##STR2## where R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a protective group for hydroxyl group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group; and X is a group represented by CH.dbd.CH or C.tbd.C,comprises carrying out the catalytic hydrogenation reaction of a (1-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and Y have the same meanings as defined above, in the presence of a metal carbonyl compound or its complex represented by the formula:Mw(CO)x(H)y(R)zwherein M is a metal element of the group VIB; R is a .pi. ligand or a phosphine ligand; w is 1 or 2; x is an integer of 3 to 6; y is 0 or 1; and z is 0 or an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A sample delivering method for use in a multi-channel multi-item automatic chemical analyzer having a plurality of reaction lines corresponding to the test-items and a sample supplying line. A sample delivering region is determined in the reaction lines and the sample supplying line, and vacant reaction tubes in the sample delivering region are detected. Samples in the sample delivering region are delivered into the vacant reaction tubes which correspond to the test-items required for the samples. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of reaction tubes to be used in an analysis, and thus the through-put of the analyzer can be improved to a great extent as compared with a conventional automatic chemical analyzer.