Patents by Inventor Takayuki Semba

Takayuki Semba 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: 8769724
    Abstract: A conditioning bottom 1 has a main body 2 and a strong tightening portion 3 which is in the form of a belt and has a tightening force stronger than a tightening force of the main body 2. This strong tightening portion 3 has first strong tightening portions 3a and a second strong tightening portion 3b. When the conditioning bottom 1 is worn, the first strong tightening portions 3a extend so as to surround gastrocnemius muscles of a wearer along outer edges of the gastrocnemius muscles, and the second strong tightening portion 3b is coupled to the first strong tightening portions 3a and extends through the inside of the wearer's lower leg and thigh to a position of the wearer's crotch. Also, a first mesh portion 4 having a tightening force weaker than the tightening force of the strong tightening portion 3 is formed in a section surrounded by the first strong tightening portions 3a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wacoal Corp.
    Inventors: Takayuki Semba, Tomoko Okamoto
  • Publication number: 20140007320
    Abstract: A conditioning bottom 1 has a main body 2 and a strong tightening portion 3 which is in the form of a belt and has a tightening force stronger than a tightening force of the main body 2. This strong tightening portion 3 has first strong tightening portions 3a and a second strong tightening portion 3b. When the conditioning bottom 1 is worn, the first strong tightening portions 3a extend so as to surround gastrocnemius muscles of a wearer along outer edges of the gastrocnemius muscles, and the second strong tightening portion 3b is coupled to the first strong tightening portions 3a and extends through the inside of the wearer's lower leg and thigh to a position of the wearer's crotch. Also, a first mesh portion 4 having a tightening force weaker than the tightening force of the strong tightening portion 3 is formed in a section surrounded by the first strong tightening portions 3a.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Wacoal Corp.
    Inventors: Takayuki SEMBA, Tomoko OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 7908670
    Abstract: An exercise garment according to which the exercise performance in various types of exercise accompanied by rotation of the trunk and movement of the arms can be sufficiently improved. The exercise garment includes first tightening portions exerting tightening forces on the scapulae and scapula-surrounding muscle groups, so that the scapulae and the scapula-surrounding muscle groups are supported such that the extent of mobility of the scapulae is broadened. The tightening force due to one of the first tightening portions is transmitted to the other first tightening portion via second tightening portions. As a result, movement of one scapula linked to the movement of the other scapula is promoted, and the extent of mobility of the scapulae is further broadened. Consequently, the flexibility around the shoulders during exercise in which the left and right shoulders are working together can be effectively increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Wacoal Corp.
    Inventors: Takayuki Semba, Chizuru Fukuyo, Nozomu Seike, Hiroshi Kouno
  • Publication number: 20090265828
    Abstract: There is provided an exercise garment according to which the exercise performance in various types of exercise accompanied by rotation of the trunk and movement of the arms can be sufficiently improved. With the exercise garment 1, when the exercise garment 1 is being worn, tightening forces due to first tightening portions 21 act on the scapulae and the scapula-surrounding muscle groups, so that the scapulae and the scapula-surrounding muscle groups are supported such that the extent of mobility of the scapulae is broadened when the wearer cares out rotation of the trunk or movement of the arms. Moreover, the tightening force due to one of the first tightening portions 21 is transmitted to the other first tightening portion 21 via second tightening portions 22. As a result, movement of one scapula linked to the movement of the other scapula is promoted, and hence the extent of mobility of the scapulae is further broadened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: WACOAL CORP.
    Inventors: Takayuki Semba, Chizuru Fukuyo, Nozomu Seike, Hiroshi Kouno
  • Publication number: 20090007311
    Abstract: A conditioning bottom has a main body and a strong tightening portion which is in the form of a belt and has a tightening force stronger than a tightening force of the main body. This strong tightening portion has first strong tightening portions and a second strong tightening portion. When the conditioning bottom is worn, the first strong tightening portions extend so as to surround gastrocnemius muscles of a wearer along outer edges of the gastrocnemius muscles, and the second strong tightening portion is coupled to the first strong tightening portions and extends through the inside of the wearer's lower leg and thigh to a position of the wearer's crotch. Also, a first mesh portion having a tightening force weaker than the tightening force of the strong tightening portion is formed in a section surrounded by the first strong tightening portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: WACOAL CORP.
    Inventors: Takayuki Semba, Tomoko Okamoto