Abstract: A body sheet for a vapor chamber includes a first body surface, a second body surface disposed opposite to the first body surface, and a penetration space extending from the first body surface to the second body surface. The penetration space extends in a first direction in plan view. As seen in a cross section perpendicular to the first direction, the penetration space includes a first opening positioned on the first body surface and a second opening positioned on the second body surface. The second opening extends from a region overlapping with the first opening in plan view to a position overlapping with the first groove in plan view.

Abstract: A rectifier and a vehicle AC generator that can suppress the cost, the rectification loss, and the leakage current from increasing are provided. A rectifier is configured in such a way that in each of n sets, one of a positive electrode side semiconductor device and a negative electrode side semiconductor device is a MOSFET, in such a way that in at least one of the n sets, the other one of the positive electrode side semiconductor device and the negative electrode side semiconductor device is a specific diode, and in such a way that the specific diode is a Schottky barrier diode or a MOS diode, which is a MOSFET whose drain terminal and gate terminal are short-circuited.

Abstract: The present invention has objects to provide a powdery plant extract for beverages, having satisfactory flavor-retaining effect and solubility. The present invention solves the above objects by providing a powdery plant extract for beverages, comprising a plant extract for beverages and a branched ?-glucan mixture having the following characteristics (A) to (C): (A) Being constructed by glucose molecules; (B) Having a branched structure with a glucose polymerization degree of one or more, bound via a linkage other than ?-1,4 linkage to a non-reducing end glucose residue at an end position of a linear glucan with a glucose polymerization degree of 3 or higher, having a structure of binding glucose molecules via ?-1,4 linkages; and (C) Isomaltose in an amount of 5% by mass or higher, on a dry solid basis, of the hydrolysate is formed when digested by isomaltodextranase; where the mass ratio of the plant extract for beverages and the branched ?-glucan mixture is in a range of 1:0.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes: a semiconductor light-emitting element which emits deep ultraviolet light; a liquid sealing the semiconductor light-emitting element; and a package for accommodating the semiconductor light-emitting element and the liquid. The liquid is transparent to the deep ultraviolet light. The package has a transparent member transparent to the deep ultraviolet light. For that reason, a highly reliable light-emitting module provided with the semiconductor light-emitting element that emits the deep ultraviolet light can be provided.

Abstract: The semiconductor light emitting element is a semiconductor light emitting element comprising a semiconductor layer including a light emitting layer, wherein a surface of the semiconductor light emitting element includes a light extraction surface. At least one of the light extraction surface and an interface between two layers having different refractive indexes in the semiconductor light emitting element is provided with a periodic recessed and projecting structure having a period that exceeds 0.5 times as great as a wavelength of light emitted from the light emitting layer, and a minute recessed and projecting structure located on a surface of the periodic recessed and projecting structure and having an average diameter that is not more than 0.5 times as great as the wavelength of the light.

Abstract: Provided is a urinary catheter capable of easily draining urine stored from an inner wall of a bladder up to the top of a balloon portion, while the balloon portion maintains a function for preventing falling-off of the catheter.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes: a semiconductor light-emitting element which emits deep ultraviolet light; a liquid sealing the semiconductor light-emitting element; and a package for accommodating the semiconductor light-emitting element and the liquid. The liquid is transparent to the deep ultraviolet light. The package has a transparent member transparent to the deep ultraviolet light. For that reason, a highly reliable light-emitting module provided with the semiconductor light-emitting element that emits the deep ultraviolet light can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention has objects to provide a powdery plant extract for beverages, having satisfactory flavor-retaining effect and solubility. The present invention solves the above objects by providing a powdery plant extract for beverages, comprising a plant extract for beverages and a branched ?-glucan mixture having the following characteristics (A) to (C): (A) Being constructed by glucose molecules; (B) Having a branched structure with a glucose polymerization degree of one or more, bound via a linkage other than ?-1,4 linkage to a non-reducing end glucose residue at an end position of a linear glucan with a glucose polymerization degree of 3 or higher, having a structure of binding glucose molecules via ?-1,4 linkages; and (C) Isomaltose in an amount of 5% by mass or higher, on a dry solid basis, of the hydrolysate is formed when digested by isomaltodextranase; where the mass ratio of the plant extract for beverages and the branched ?-glucan mixture is in a range of 1:0.

Abstract: The semiconductor light emitting element is a semiconductor light emitting element comprising a semiconductor layer including a light emitting layer, wherein a surface of the semiconductor light emitting element includes a light extraction surface. At least one of the light extraction surface and an interface between two layers having different refractive indexes in the semiconductor light emitting element is provided with a periodic recessed and projecting structure having a period that exceeds 0.5 times as great as a wavelength of light emitted from the light emitting layer, and a minute recessed and projecting structure located on a surface of the periodic recessed and projecting structure and having an average diameter that is not more than 0.5 times as great as the wavelength of the light.

Abstract: The semiconductor light emitting element is a semiconductor light emitting element comprising a semiconductor layer including a light emitting layer, wherein a surface of the semiconductor light emitting element includes a light extraction surface. At least one of the light extraction surface and an interface between two layers having different refractive indexes in the semiconductor light emitting element is provided with a periodic recessed and projecting structure having a period that exceeds 0.5 times as great as a wavelength of light emitted from the light emitting layer, and a minute recessed and projecting structure located on a surface of the periodic recessed and projecting structure and having an average diameter that is not more than 0.5 times as great as the wavelength of the light.

Abstract: The semiconductor light emitting element is a semiconductor light emitting element comprising a semiconductor layer including a light emitting layer, wherein a surface of the semiconductor light emitting element includes a light extraction surface. At least one of the light extraction surface and an interface between two layers having different refractive indexes in the semiconductor light emitting element is provided with a periodic recessed and projecting structure having a period that exceeds 0.5 times as great as a wavelength of light emitted from the light emitting layer, and a minute recessed and projecting structure located on a surface of the periodic recessed and projecting structure and having an average diameter that is not more than 0.5 times as great as the wavelength of the light.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing an agent for lifestyle-related diseases, an oral composition, and a high-fat food product that can be conveniently, safely, and continuously consumed on a daily basis. This problem is solved by an agent for lifestyle-related diseases that contains a specific branched ?-glucan having the characteristics described in the present invention, an oral composition comprising the agent, and a high-fat food product comprising the same.

Abstract: Financial advisory methods and systems for creating a steady lifetime income stream within an investment plan is provided. According to one embodiment, a feasible, personalized pattern of periodic cash payouts from an investment plan is structured to achieve level annual income during a payout period when combined with other income sources. A mapping is maintained of fixed income investments from a limited universe of financial products available within the investment plan to corresponding constant maturity Treasury bond (CMT) weights. Based on the mapping, a payout program is designed that is expected to generate a stream of income sufficient to fund the cash payouts by determining an appropriate allocation of assets within the investment plan among the fixed income investments. A payout portfolio is formed within the investment plan including holdings in the fixed income investments in accordance with the determined appropriate allocation. The cash payouts are paid to the investor.

Abstract: Financial advisory methods and systems for creating a steady lifetime income stream within an investment plan is provided. According to one embodiment, based on an investor's current holdings in the investment plan, a pattern of periodic cash payouts is identified that can be made to the investor from an in-plan payout program implemented with the limited universe of financial products available within the investment plan. The assets of the investment plan are rebalanced to form a payout portfolio and an equity exposure portfolio. The payout portfolio is constructed to create an annuity-like stream of income to support the pattern of periodic cash payouts and includes multiple bond funds. The equity exposure portfolio is constructed to address inflation risk by providing an ability to rise with equities markets. Finally, a periodic cash payout of the pattern of periodic cash payouts is caused to be paid to the investor from the investment plan.

Abstract: Financial advisory methods and systems for creating a steady lifetime income stream within an investment plan is provided. According to one embodiment, based on an investor's current holdings in the investment plan, a pattern of periodic cash payouts is identified that can be made to the investor from an in-plan payout program implemented with the limited universe of financial products available within the investment plan. The assets of the investment plan are rebalanced to form a payout portfolio and an equity exposure portfolio. The payout portfolio is constructed to create an annuity-like stream of income to support the pattern of periodic cash payouts and includes multiple bond funds. The equity exposure portfolio is constructed to address inflation risk by providing an ability to rise with equities markets. Finally, a periodic cash payout of the pattern of periodic cash payouts is caused to be paid to the investor from the investment plan.

Abstract: Financial advisory methods and systems for creating a steady lifetime income stream within an investment plan is provided. According to one embodiment, based on an investor's current holdings in the investment plan, a pattern of periodic cash payouts is identified that can be made to the investor from an in-plan payout program implemented with the limited universe of financial products available within the investment plan. The assets of the investment plan are rebalanced to form a payout portfolio and an equity exposure portfolio. The payout portfolio is constructed to create an annuity-like stream of income to support the pattern of periodic cash payouts and includes multiple bond funds. The equity exposure portfolio is constructed to address inflation risk by providing an ability to rise with equities markets. Finally, a periodic cash payout of the pattern of periodic cash payouts is caused to be paid to the investor from the investment plan.

Abstract: Financial advisory methods and systems for creating a steady lifetime income stream within an investment plan is provided. According to one embodiment, based on an investor's current holdings in the investment plan, a pattern of periodic cash payouts is identified that can be made to the investor from an in-plan payout program implemented with the limited universe of financial products available within the investment plan. The assets of the investment plan are rebalanced to form a payout portfolio and an equity exposure portfolio. The payout portfolio is constructed to create an annuity-like stream of income to support the pattern of periodic cash payouts and includes multiple bond funds. The equity exposure portfolio is constructed to address inflation risk by providing an ability to rise with equities markets. Finally, a periodic cash payout of the pattern of periodic cash payouts is caused to be paid to the investor from the investment plan.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing member for fuel which includes a fluororubber base and a sliding-treated layer coating the surface of the base. The sliding-treated layer includes a matrix made from a fluororubber, a sliding thin film formed in the surface portion of the matrix from a molten first particulate solid lubricant, and a second particulate solid lubricant dispersed in the matrix and the sliding thin film without being melted.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an immunomodulating agent in gut that can be ingested continuously in daily diet without adverse side effect. The object is attained by providing an immunomodulating agent in gut comprising a cyclic tetrasaccharide as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing member for fuel which includes a fluororubber base and a sliding-treated layer coating the surface of the base. The sliding-treated layer includes a matrix made from a fluororubber, a sliding thin film formed in the surface portion of the matrix from a molten first particulate solid lubricant, and a second particulate solid lubricant dispersed in the matrix and the sliding thin film without being melted.