Patents by Inventor Masanobu Kitani

Masanobu Kitani 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).

  • Koji production system
    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
  • Apparatus for adjusting trace water content of rice-koji, wheat-koji, wheat bran-koji, steamed rice, steeped rice and the like
    Patent number: 4409794
    Abstract: This invention is relating to an apparatus for adjusting the trace water content of rice koji, wheat koji, wheat bran-koji, steamed rice, steeped rice and the like characterized in that a condensor consists of two heat exchangers connected in series, and one of said heat exchangers is disposed in said air circulating route while the other is disposed outside said air circulating route. The apparatus of this invention can adjust the trace water content of rice koji, wheat koji, wheat bran-koji, steamed rice, steeped rice and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Inventor: Masanobu Kitani