Patents by Inventor Kenichi Hojo

Kenichi Hojo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11571001
    Abstract: To provide a bilayer-type fermented milk product that is able to maintain a sharp interface between a fermented milk layer and a foodstuff layer without adding a gelling agent, such as low-methoxyl pectin and gelatin, to the fermented milk layer. This fermented milk product has a foodstuff layer formed as an upper layer of a fermented milk layer, wherein: the foodstuff layer has added thereto a low-methoxyl pectin having an esterification degree of less than 50; the fermented milk layer is configured to have a viscosity of 3500 cp or more; and a value obtained by subtracting the Brix value of the fermented milk layer from the Brix value of the foodstuff layer is adjusted to 21 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Meiji Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiji Nagaoka, Takuya Takabayashi, Nobuko Inoue, Haruka Urayama, Kenichi Hojo
  • Publication number: 20190327991
    Abstract: Provided are a concentrated fermented milk and a production method therefor, in particular, a concentrated fermented milk having an increased viscosity and a production method therefor. Also provided are a two-layer-type fermented dairy product and a production method therefor. A production method for fermented milk which includes: cooling fermented milk after concentrating; and storing the fermented milk at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time to increase a viscosity of the fermented milk. A production method for a two-layer-type fermented dairy product, which includes a layer of a sauce containing fruit pulp and/or fruit juice on fermented milk and is contained in a container, which includes: supplying the fermented milk into the container at a supplying temperature of 15° C. or less; and supplying the sauce on the fermented milk after the supplying of the fermented milk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Seiji NAGAOKA, Atsushi MIYAUCHI, Tomofumi YOSHIDA, Tetsu KAMIYA, Kenichi HOJO
  • Publication number: 20190239525
    Abstract: To provide a bilayer-type fermented milk product that is able to maintain a sharp interface between a fermented milk layer and a foodstuff layer without adding a gelling agent, such as low-methoxyl pectin and gelatin, to the fermented milk layer. This fermented milk product has a foodstuff layer formed as an upper layer of a fermented milk layer, wherein: the foodstuff layer has added thereto a low-methoxyl pectin having an esterification degree of less than 50; the fermented milk layer is configured to have a viscosity of 3500 cp or more; and a value obtained by subtracting the Brix value of the fermented milk layer from the Brix value of the foodstuff layer is adjusted to 21 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Seiji NAGAOKA, Takuya TAKABAYASHI, Nobuko INOUE, Haruka URAYAMA, Kenichi HOJO
  • Patent number: 8110607
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Meiji Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Publication number: 20110009491
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: MEIJI DAIRIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshio SATO, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Patent number: 7834061
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Meiji Dairies Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Publication number: 20090312425
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: MEIJI DAIRIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Patent number: 7629155
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Meiji Dairies Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Publication number: 20080194688
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: MEIJI DAIRIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshio SATO, Seiya MAKINO, Nobuo YODA, Kakuhei ISAWA, Tomonori KAMIYAMA, Kenichi HOJO, Mizue SAITO, Naoki TAKETOMO, Keisuke FURUICHI, Shuji IKEGAMI
  • Patent number: 7374915
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Meiji Dairies Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami
  • Publication number: 20040241815
    Abstract: A composition containing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid at a high concentration is obtained by intracellularly and extracellularly producing 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid using a bacterium belonging to the genus Propionibacterium and collecting it. This composition is efficacious in improving intestinal flora, alleviating abdominal ailments in association with the intake of milk, and preventing metabolic bone diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Yoshio Sato, Seiya Makino, Nobuo Yoda, Kakuhei Isawa, Tomonori Kamiyama, Kenichi Hojo, Mizue Saito, Naoki Taketomo, Keisuke Furuichi, Shuji Ikegami