Patents by Inventor Norikazu ASAO

Norikazu ASAO 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: 11910817
    Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride. [Solution] The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sho Kitano, Norikazu Asao, Hiroyuki Kono
  • Publication number: 20220312806
    Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride. [Solution] The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Sho KITANO, Norikazu ASAO, Hiroyuki KONO
  • Publication number: 20210378271
    Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride. [Solution] The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Sho KITANO, Norikazu ASAO, Hiroyuki KONO
  • Publication number: 20210378272
    Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride. [Solution] The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Sho KITANO, Norikazu ASAO, Hiroyuki KONO
  • Publication number: 20200178579
    Abstract: Problem to be Solved The present invention reduces usage of sodium chloride by adding magnesium chloride, and overcomes problems occurring in using magnesium chloride. [Solution] The present inventors have found that when magnesium chloride is added instead of sodium chloride to noodle strings and a reducing sugar is further added, preferable well-cooked feeling and appearance are imparted in subsequent production process for instant noodles, and thus, the present invention was accomplished. Specifically, the present invention relates to noodle strings for use in production of instant noodles, the noodle strings containing a raw material powder, magnesium chloride and a reducing sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Sho KITANO, Norikazu ASAO, Hiroyuki KONO