Abstract: A contactless power supply device includes a handle attachable and detachable with respect to a main body case at least partially covering a main body part including an electric unit, a power transmission module to be provided to protrude from the main body case, and having a power transmission coil electrified based on power supplied to the main body part, a power reception module housed in the handle to face the power transmission module when the handle is fixed to the main body case, and having a power reception coil contactlessly supplied with power via the power transmission coil, and a detection unit provided in the handle, driven based on the power supplied via the power reception module, and configured to detect whether the handle is being gripped.

Abstract: There is provided a secondary coil module receiving supply of electric power via a primary coil by contactless power transfer technique. The secondary coil module includes a core formed of magnetic material, the core having a tubular portion in the form of a tube and a bottom portion formed integral with the tubular portion in such a manner as to close an opening of the tubular portion formed at one axial end portion thereof, a storage battery accommodated within an accommodation space provided inside the tubular portion and configured to be charged by the power via the primary coil and a coil winding disposed outside the core and on the side of the bottom portion of the core.

Abstract: In an outdoor unit of a refrigeration apparatus is a blow-out opening configured to deliver air from an air-blowing fan that is covered by a protective grill. The outdoor unit includes an eave part protruding in a direction along which the air is blown out from a top part of the grill. A top surface of the eave part has a water-leading part extending in a direction intersecting the direction along which the air is blown out. The water-leading part leads water dripping down onto the top surface of the eave part to at least one of longitudinal ends of the eave part and a middle of the eave part.

Abstract: There is provided a secondary coil module receiving supply of electric power via a primary coil by contactless power transfer technique. The secondary coil module includes a core formed of magnetic material, the core having a tubular portion in the form of a tube and a bottom portion formed integral with the tubular portion in such a manner as to close an opening of the tubular portion formed at one axial end portion thereof, a storage battery accommodated within an accommodation space provided inside the tubular portion and configured to be charged by the power via the primary coil and a coil winding disposed outside the core and on the side of the bottom portion of the core.

Abstract: Provided is a compact secondary coil module that can be easily mounted in a terminal device side unit. The secondary coil module whose power for use in charging a storage battery by a contactless charging technique is supplied via a primary coil, includes the storage battery, a charging control circuit controlling charging of the storage battery, a tubular core made of magnetic material and covering an outer circumferential face of at least one of the storage battery and the charging control circuit, and a wire made of conductive material, the wire being connected to the charging control circuit and wound around the outer circumferential face of the core.

Abstract: Provided is a compact secondary coil module that can be easily mounted in a terminal device side unit. The secondary coil module whose power for use in charging a storage battery by a contactless charging technique is supplied via a primary coil, includes the storage battery, a charging control circuit controlling charging of the storage battery, a tubular core made of magnetic material and covering an outer circumferential face of at least one of the storage battery and the charging control circuit, and a wire made of conductive material, the wire being connected to the charging control circuit and wound around the outer circumferential face of the core.

Abstract: A noncontact power supply system includes a power supply device having a primary coil acting as an electromagnetic induction coil for a noncontact power supply system, and a power receiving device having a secondary coil. The primary coil has a primary core and a winding wire. The secondary coil has a secondary core and a winding wire. The primary core includes a base segment, a pair of extension segments, and a pair of opposite segments. The pair of opposite segments are arranged to allow a space to be defined therebetween. The winding wire is wound at least around the pair of opposite segments. The secondary coil is arranged between the pair of opposite segments during power supply. The power receiving device includes a magnetic sheet that is in tight contact with an end surface of the secondary core and has an area larger than that of the end surface.

Abstract: In an outdoor unit of a refrigeration apparatus is a blow-out opening configured to deliver air from an air-blowing fan that is covered by a protective grill. The outdoor unit includes an eave part protruding in a direction along which the air is blown out from a top part of the grill. A top surface of the eave part has a water-leading part extending in a direction intersecting the direction along which the air is blown out. The water-leading part leads water dripping down onto the top surface of the eave part to at least one of longitudinal ends of the eave part and a middle of the eave part.

Abstract: A composition for increasing blood flow is provided, wherein side effects such as lowering of blood pressure are reduced and blood flow is effectively increased in the capillaries. A composition containing arginine in an amount from 25 mg/kg body weight to 150 mg/kg body weight is also provided. A food composition or a feeding stuff containing the composition is also provided. Method of using the above compositions to increase blood flow is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glutamine-containing composition which functions to increase blood flow. Glutamine is present in the composition in an amount of 25 mg/kg body weight to 150 mg/kg body weight. By administering the composition to a subject in need thereof, the blood flow in the capillary vessels can be efficiently increased, while inhibiting any side effects such as low blood pressure. The present invention also provides food or feed containing the composition for increasing blood flow.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glutamine-containing composition which functions to increase blood flow. Glutamine is present in the composition in an amount of 25 mg/kg body weight to 150 mg/kg body weight. By administering the composition to a subject in need thereof, the blood flow in the capillary vessels can be efficiently increased, while inhibiting any side effects such as low blood pressure. The present invention also provides food or feed containing the composition for increasing blood flow.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing a component that is an in vivo intrinsic substance and widely-consumed. The present invention provides a composition containing pipecolic acid in its provided amount of 20 mg/kg to 2000 mg/kg of body weight per day. The composition of the present invention can be used, for example, in the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition for increasing blood flow is provided, wherein side effects such as lowering of blood pressure are reduced and blood flow is effectively increased in the capillaries. A composition containing arginine in an amount from 25 mg/kg body weight to 150 mg/kg body weight is also provided. A food composition or a feeding stuff containing the composition is also provided. Method of using the above compositions to increase blood flow is also provided.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.