Abstract: An automobile-motor driving device equipped with speed reducer which has improved supply of lubrication oil to inside of the rolling bearings without sacrificing the function of the bearings, to reduce deformation in the rolling bearing outer ring. A parallel shaft gear speed reducer provides an automobile-motor driving device equipped with speed reducer. The parallel shaft gear speed reducer includes a plurality of gear shafts having two ends supported via rolling bearings fitted into bearing fitting holes in a speed reducer casing which houses the parallel shaft gear speed reducer. A groove in an inner circumferential surface of the bearing fitting hole into which the rolling bearing is fitted communicates between a space that houses the speed reducer and an inside space of the bearing fitting hole, at a location not crossed by the line of action of a load acting upon the rolling bearing due to the meshing of the gears.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor drive unit (11) includes: a motor portion (11A) that is placed on one side in the direction of the axis of the in-wheel motor drive unit; a wheel hub portion (11C) that is placed on the other side in the direction of the axis of the in-wheel motor drive unit; a speed reduction portion (11B) that is placed between the motor portion and the wheel hub portion and that reduces the speed of output rotation of the motor portion to transmit the resultant output rotation to the wheel hub portion; and a first arm portion (34) that is formed integrally with a speed reduction portion casing (33) forming the outer shape of the speed reduction portion, that projects in a direction perpendicular to the axis from the speed reduction portion casing, and that has its tip end pivotally coupled to a vehicle body-side member.

Abstract: A method for producing a molded body in which the matrix of a composite material is prevented from penetrating into carbon foam. The method includes: disposing a thermosetting adhesive (3) on a porous body (2), disposing a composite material (4) containing a thermosetting resin as a matrix on the adhesive, curing the adhesive, and liquefying and curing the matrix of the composite material after the adhesive has been cured. In this production method, because the cured adhesive bonds strongly to the porous body before the matrix of the composite material is liquefied, the subsequently liquefied matrix of the composite material can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the porous body.

Abstract: A method for producing a molded body in which the matrix of a composite material is prevented from penetrating into a carbon foam. Specifically, a method for producing a molded body (1) that comprises: disposing a thermosetting adhesive (3) on a porous body (2), disposing a composite material (4) containing a thermosetting resin as a matrix on the adhesive (3), curing the adhesive (3), and liquefying and curing the matrix of the composite material (4) after the adhesive has been cured. In this production method, because the cured adhesive (3) bonds strongly to the porous body (2) before the matrix of the composite material (4) is liquefied, the subsequently liquefied matrix of the composite material (4) can be prevented from penetrating into the interior of the porous body (2).

Abstract: An NFAT signal inhibitor and the like are provided. An NFAT signal inhibitor and the like, containing, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a coumarin derivative represented by formula [where in the formula (I), R1 and R2, which may be identical with or different from each other, each represent a hydrogen atom or a group represented by formula (II) (where in the formula (II), R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms)] and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a water-soluble ginger root extract which is a water extract or a hydrous alcohol extract of a ginger root and is substantially free of gingerols; and a hair growth inhibitor and a preparation for external use each containing the extract. The water-soluble ginger root extract of the present invention causes less skin irritation because of being substantially free of gingerols, and has excellent body-hair growth inhibiting effects, so that it is useful as a hair grown inhibitor and a preparation for external use, each having a high degree of safety.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee composition which does not generate hydrogen peroxide in the body even if it is taken for long periods of time. The coffee composition has a hydroxyhydroquinone content of 0 to 0.00005 wt. %.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee composition having an excellent hypotensive effect. The coffee composition has the following components (A) and (B): 0.01 to 1 wt. % of chlorogenic acids (A), less than 0.1 wt. %, based on the weight of the chlorogenic acids, of (B) hydroxyhydroquinone.

Abstract: An NFAT signal inhibitor and the like are provided. An NFAT signal inhibitor and the like, containing, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a coumarin derivative represented by formula [where in the formula (I), R1 and R2, which may be identical with or different from each other, each represent a hydrogen atom or a group represented by formula (II) (where in the formula (II), R3 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms)] and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee composition having an excellent hypotensive effect. The coffee composition has the following components (A) and (B): 0.01 to 1 wt. % of chlorogenic acids (A), less than 0.1 wt. %, based on the weight of the chlorogenic acids, of (B) hydroxyhydroquinone.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee composition which does not generate hydrogen peroxide in the body even if it is taken for long periods of time. The coffee composition has a hydroxyhydroquinone content of 0 to 0.00005 wt. %.

Abstract: Provided are a water-soluble ginger root extract which is a water extract or a hydrous alcohol extract of a ginger root and is substantially free of gingerols; and a hair growth inhibitor and a preparation for external use each containing the extract. The water-soluble ginger root extract of the present invention causes less skin irritation because of being substantially free of gingerols, and has excellent body-hair growth inhibiting effects, so that it is useful as a hair grown inhibitor and a preparation for external use, each having a high degree of safety.

Abstract: Provided are a water-soluble ginger root extract which is a water extract or a hydrous alcohol extract of a ginger root and is substantially free of gingerols; and a hair growth inhibitor and a preparation for external use each containing the extract.