Abstract: The present invention provides a drawing machine and a game apparatus using the same by which it is easier to give the participants of the drawing an impression like drawing is carried out fairly when the computer drawing in which a winning-probability of each of drawing-objects is changed is carried out.

Abstract: An electroplating method can securely and efficiently fill a plated metal into deep high-aspect ratio vias in a bottom-up manner without producing defects in the plated metal. The electroplating method includes: immersing a substrate, having vias formed in a surface, and an anode in a plating solution in a plating tank, the anode being disposed opposite the surface of the substrate; and intermittently passing a plating current at a constant current value between the substrate and the anode in such a manner that the supply and the stop of the plating current are repeated, and that the proportion of a current supply time during which the plating current is supplied increases with the progress of plating, thereby filling a plated metal into the vias.

Abstract: An electroplating method includes: preparing a substrate having via holes formed in a surface; immersing the substrate in a pretreatment solution to carry out pretreatment of the substrate; immersing the substrate in a plating solution without applying a voltage between the substrate and an anode, thereby replacing the pretreatment solution in the via holes with the plating solution; carrying out first-step electroplating of the substrate while controlling the voltage, applied between the substrate and the anode, to be equal to or higher than a voltage which is necessary for an electric current, appropriate to fill a plated metal into the via holes, to flow stably between the substrate and the anode; and carrying outsecond-step electroplating of the substrate while controlling the electric current, flowing between the substrate and the anode, at an electric current appropriate to fill the plated metal into the via holes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drawing machine and a game apparatus using the same by which it is easier to give the participants of the drawing an impression like drawing is carried out fairly when the computer drawing in which a winning-probability of each of drawing-objects is changed is carried out.

Abstract: In a random number selector using a selection ball, a first selector is provided with a passage and a plurality first pockets each associated with a symbol and operable to receive the selection ball. A second selector is provided with a plurality of second pockets each associated with a jackpot and operable to receive the selection ball. A guide member guides the selection ball which has been passed through the passage in the first selector to the second selector. In a bingo game machine, a first bingo game using only the first selector and a second bingo game using both of the first selector and the second selector are performed.

Abstract: In a random number selector using a selection ball, a first selector is provided with a passage and a plurality first pockets each associated with a symbol and operable to receive the selection ball. A second selector is provided with a plurality of second pockets each associated with a jackpot and operable to receive the selection ball. A guide member guides the selection ball which has been passed through the passage in the first selector to the second selector. In a bingo game machine, a first bingo game using only the first selector and a second bingo game using both of the first selector and the second selector are performed.

Abstract: A virtual image/real image superimposing and displaying apparatus for displaying a virtual image and an actual substance includes image display (13) for displaying an image from which a virtual image originates; a half mirror (1g) which forms the virtual image (7) on the basis of the image displayed by the image display (13); a communications section (9) which enables movement of an actual substance 1m from a back side of the virtual image to a front side of the same so as to penetrate therethrough; and a mechanical reel portion (6) having a plurality of spinning drums (6d1, 6d2, and 6d3) which have marks, such as numbers and symbols, printed on a circumferential surface thereof and spin independently of each other. The actual substance 1m is paid out so as to penetrate through a virtual image from its back to front and becomes visible only when the actual substance is moved to the front side of the virtual image.

Abstract: A virtual image/real image superimposing and displaying apparatus for displaying a virtual image and an actual substance includes image display (13) for displaying an image from which a virtual image originates; a half mirror (1g) which forms the virtual image (7) on the basis of the image displayed by the image display (13); a communications section (9) which enables movement of an actual substance 1m from a back side of the virtual image to a front side of the same so as to penetrate therethrough; and a mechanical reel portion (6) having a plurality of spinning drums (6d1, 6d2, and 6d3) which have marks, such as numbers and symbols, printed on a circumferential surface thereof and spin independently of each other. The actual substance 1m is paid out so as to penetrate through a virtual image from its back to front and becomes visible only when the actual substance is moved to the front side of the virtual image.

Abstract: Dihydrate crystal of 3-[4-(8-fluoro-5,11-dihydrobenz[b]oxepino[4,3-b]pyridin-11-ylidene)piperid ino]propionic acid providing high-intensity diffraction peaks at diffraction angles (2.theta.) of about 4.2.degree., 17.0.degree., and 21.3.degree. in a powder X-ray diffraction profile; a medicament comprising the dihydrate crystal; and a process for preparing the dihydrate crystal which comprises the steps of treating a crystalline substance containing an anhydride crystal of the above compound with hydrous acetone, and subjecting the product to drying treatment and moistening treatment.

Abstract: 5-Amino-7-((3S,4S)-3-amino-4-methyl (or ethyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methyl-4-oxoqu inoline-3-carboxylic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof represented by the following formula wherein asymmetric carbon atoms marked with asterisks are in the S-configurations and R.sup.1 represents methyl group or ethyl group; and an antibacterial agent comprising said compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 straight- or branched-chain alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl group which may be substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups on its ring, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted with one or more C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl groups, 1-adamantylmethyl group, 2-norbornylmethyl group, or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group substituted with one or more phenyl groups whose benzene ring may have one or more substituents; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and n is an integer of from 2 to 4, and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. The present compounds have thromboxane A.sub.

Abstract: A benzamide derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkanoyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R.sup.3 represents a lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; A represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylene group which may optionally be substituted with a lower alkyl group; X represents a methylene group, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom; m represents an integer of from 0 to 3; n represents an integer of from 0 to 3; and p represents an integer of from 0 to 2 and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof is provided. These compounds are useful since they have gastrointestinal stimulating activity, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound is useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: A benzamide derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkanoyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R.sup.3 represents a lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; A represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkylene group which may optionally be substituted with a lower alkyl group; X represents a methylene group, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom; m represents an integer of from 0 to 3; n represents an integer of from 0 to 3; and p represents an integer of from 0 to 2 and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof is provided. These compounds are useful since they have gastrointestinal stimulating activity, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound is useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: Novel amphoteric tricyclic compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; X represents --O--, --CH.sub.2 O--, or --OCH.sub.2 --; and Y represents a C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene group which may optionally be substituted with a lower alkyl group, and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and a method for treatment of an allergic disease or bronchial asthma.