Patents Assigned to Masanobu Kitani
  • Patent number: 5690020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a koji production system capable of finely adjusting the water content of koji rice grains, comprising arranging a cooling and dehumidifying chamber and heating system 8 by means of a heat-pump process with a freezing cycle arranged in aerated circuit 5, in combination with heater H. In accordance with the present invention, koji can be produced at a large amount or at an extremely small amount, depending on the demand, and additionally, koji of various qualities such as high-quality koji for producing high-grade sake can be produced efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignees: Masanobu Kitani, Hakuyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanobu Kitani, Mitsunobu Kitani, Haruhiko Kitani