Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a beverage which contains a high concentration of glucosamine in a stable condition, contains a high concentration of calcium, forms few precipitates, and has a good taste. [Solution] The beverage comprises glucosamine or a salt thereof, calcium, phosphoric acid, malic acid, and citric acid, wherein the content of glucosamine or the salt thereof is 1.0 mass % or more in terms of glucosamine, the content of calcium is 0.15 mass % or more, and pH of the beverage is 3.4 or less.

Abstract: A process for efficiently producing, through few steps either a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, which is a therapeutic agent for hyperuricemia, or an intermediate therefore. The process is a novel coupling process which comprises subjecting a compound represented by formula (1) to coupling reaction with a compound represented by formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal compound to thereby obtain a compound represented by formula (3).

Abstract: There is provided a liquid beverage whitener containing water, an emulsifier and ultrafiltrated, concentrated milk proteins dispersed in the water with the emulsifier, wherein the fat content is less than 0.5% by mass, as well as a method of preparing a liquid beverage whitener, the method including the steps of adding ultrafiltrated, concentrated milk proteins and an emulsifier to water; and then homogenizing it to obtain a white suspension.

Abstract: A process for efficiently producing, through few steps either a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, which is a therapeutic agent for hyperuricemia, or an intermediate therefore. The process is a novel coupling process which comprises subjecting a compound represented by formula (1) to coupling reaction with a compound represented by formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal compound to thereby obtain a compound represented by formula (3).

Abstract: Diving equipment easily operable by disabled persons, aged persons, etc. and wearable by oneself. The diving equipment such as buoyancy controlling device (BCD) has the function to hold a tank on the shoulder of a wearer and the function as a life jacket providing buoyancy to the wearer. In the diving equipment (BCD) of which the overall is formed in a vest-like shape, a tank holding part (2), shoulder parts (3) positioned at the both shoulder portions of a diver, and the portion (4) positioned at the center of the thoracabdominal part of the diver are formed continuously to each other so as to constitute rigid structural members. Most or all operating portions (5) are installed at the portion (4) positioned at the center of the thoracoabdominal part of the diver.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an excellent cholesterol-lowering effect and to provide a drug for the treatment, prevention of onset, or prevention of progress of lipid metabolism disorder, hyperlipidemia, or atherosclerosis. A compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a medicament or a pharmaceutical composition, which contain the compound or the salt as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Diving equipment easily operable by disabled persons, aged persons, etc. and wearable by oneself. The diving equipment such as buoyancy controlling device (BCD) has the function to hold a tank on the shoulder of a wearer and the function as a life jacket providing buoyancy to the wearer. In the diving equipment (BCD) of which the overall is formed in a vest-like shape, a tank holding part (2), shoulder parts (3) positioned at the both shoulder portions of a diver, and the portion (4) positioned at the center of the thoracabdominal part of the diver are formed continuously to each other so as to constitute rigid structural members. Most or all operating portions (5) are installed at the portion (4) positioned at the center of the thoracoabdominal part of the diver.

Abstract: A method of making a sanitaryware article with a light transmitting panel. A sheet of light-transmitting plastic is formed into the shape of a article of sanitaryware which has a sump. A mask is applied to a portion of the plastic sheet and the remaining portions are covered with a coating which makes the areas opaque. The mask is removed and a rigid panel of a light transmitting plastic is bonded to the light transmitting area of the shell.

Abstract: A shelf assembly comprising a side board and a shelf board, said side board having a flat inside surface, an outer surface and a flange extending outward from the edge of the outer surface, and said side board being designed to be mated with another side board on their outer surfaces so as to provide a space for wirings for illumination and fixing means for the shelf board.

Abstract: There is provided a lighting apparatus particularly adapted for use as a stand type lamp which comprises a light assembly composed of an electric bulb and a shade; and a stand essentially constituted by a rubber-made elongated stem member of a generally rectangular or oblong cross-section carrying said light assembly on the upper end thereof. Said stem member is characterized by that it is formed with a plurality of annular grooves of generally U-shaped cross-sections over the whole periphery thereof each of which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of said stem member and all of which are arranged in parallel and successive relation at regular intervals substantially along the whole length of the stem member. At least one flexible bar made of metal such as annealed aluminum or the like is inserted through said stem member along the longitudinal axis thereof.