Abstract: This rotor manufacturing method includes the steps of: pressing a rotor core in a central axis direction by using a core pressing member; and fixing a shaft to the rotor core by performing, with the rotor core pressed, hydroforming that involves pressure-welding the shaft to an inner peripheral surface of a shaft insertion hole.

Abstract: A skin cosmetic composition comprising the compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen or glucose residue.

Abstract: A skin cosmetic composition comprising the compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen or glucose residue.

Abstract: Galactosylceramide analogues represented by the following formula (1) or (2). (wherein X and Y each represent S or O, R1 and R2 each represent an alkyl group or an alkenyl group each having 9 to 35 carbon atoms. R3 represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group each having 2 to 30 carbon atoms.) It is provided a ?-glucocerebrosidase activator which is easily available, and external skin preparations and a method of activating ?-glucocerebrosidase, in which improvement in formation of horny layer transmission barrier is expected by activating ?-glucocerebrosidase so that an improved effect in rough skin is also expected.

Abstract: Galactosylceramide analogues represented by the following formula (1) or (2). (wherein X and Y each represent S or O, R1 and R2 each represent an alkyl group or an alkenyl group each having 9 to 35 carbon atoms. R3 represents an alkyl group or an alkenyl group each having 2 to 30 carbon atoms.) It is provided a ?-glucocerebrosidase activator which is easily available, and external skin preparations and a method of activating ?-glucocerebrosidase, in which improvement in formation of horny layer transmission barrier is expected by activating ?-glucocerebrosidase so that an improved effect in rough skin is also expected.

Abstract: A skin cosmetic composition comprising the compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen or glucose residue.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): where one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and the other one is hydrogen or glucose residue. The compound is effective for reforming obese constitution, suppressing or preventing obesity. It is also effective for skin whitening.

Abstract: Galactosylceramide analogues represented by the following formula (1) or (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising compounds that induce weight and fat loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the composition. The invention further relates to a food, beverage, dietary supplement, medical food, or pet food comprising compounds that induce weight loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the product. The invention is further related to methods of reducing or controlling weight by administering such compositions. Further provided are cosmetic sheets for topical administration of compositions for inducing weight and fat loss.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): 1

Abstract: An information processing unit that can switch between a simultaneous display state of the same screen by a CRT display and a liquid crystal display and a display state by only the liquid crystal display, by using a display frequency suitable for each of the display state without the necessity for re-activation of a system. The kind of usable displays is displayed on a setup screen of the liquid crystal display and a user selects a desired display. A display controller generates display signals having display frequencies suitable for the selected displays, and effects screen display of the CRT display and the liquid crystal display. Further, commands for setting the specification of the display controller are stored in advance into a BIOS ROM and a HD. When the command is executed through an input device during the use of the system, the command is executed for the display controller and the display specification is changed.