Patents Represented by Attorney Townsend & Banta
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Patent number: 6070695Abstract: A silencer comprising an outer sleeve made of a aluminum or an aluminum alloy, an inner sleeve made of a iron or steel, and acoustic material inserted between the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve. An end cap for closing a downstream end of the silencer comprising a first member made of iron or steel which is formed into a shape of the end cap, and a second member made of aluminum metal which is formed into the same shape as the outline of the first member, the peripheral portion of the first member and the peripheral portion of the second member being laminated. An end plate made of aluminum being mounted on an upstream end of the silencer. Clamping members made of iron or steel including female or male screws are secured to the end plate. An exhaust pipe is provided with a mounting seat at a fixed position thereof. The silencer can be secured to the mounting seat by means of the clamping members and bolts or nuts made of iron or steel. The end cap can be welded to a part of the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1996Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Yutaka GikenInventors: Akihiko Ohtaka, Nobuyuki Yoshitoshi, Hirofumi Ogawa
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Patent number: 6065962Abstract: Leak preventive structures for cases of flatly installed surface combustion burners, circularly installed cylindrical combustion burners, circularly installed surface combustion burners, circularly installed cylindrical surface combustion burner and a surface combustion burner are provided. Burner elements are composed of fire resistant porous fiber mats are provided wherein the burner element itself may form a peripheral wall of a case of a burner. The walls of the cases of the burners are composed of either ceramic fibers coated or impregnated with sealants to keep the ceramic fibers gas-tight, metallic sheets provided with means for preventing thermal expansion, or a combination of the two.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shin Shizukuisha, Yoshihisa Iseda
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Patent number: 6063391Abstract: A lipstick composition containing a nonaqueous polymer dispersion in which the polymer is dispersed in a volatile silicone and perfluoroalkyl denaturated silicone or perfluoroalkyl denaturated methylphenyl polysiloxane with a specific structure. Also a lipstick composition containing volatile silicone oil and or volatile hydrocarbon oil and perfluoroalkyl denaturated silicone and or perfluoroalkyl denaturated methylphenyl polysiloxane with a specific structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Shiseido Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomiyuki Nanba, Kazunori Yamazaki, Kuniko Takabayashi, Kunihiko Yoshida, Teruhiko Hineno, Tetsuji Nakamura, Koichi Nakamura, Katsuyuki Kaneko, Satoshi Tomomasa
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Patent number: 6058078Abstract: An information recording disc demagnetization apparatus according to the present invention demagnetizes information recording discs whose information is read by irradiating a laser beam, such as a music CD (audio compact disc), a photographic CD, DVD, MD, etc. The demagnetization process performed by the apparatus of the present invention successfully recovers tone quality, image quality, and the like, of the information recording disc, all of which are deteriorated by magnetism attained by the disc during reproduction of the disc.The information recording disc demagnetization apparatus has a disc-shaped air-core coil for creating an alternating magnetic field having a decremental intensity, and a means for holding the information recording disc in a stationary state within the alternating magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Inventor: Ken Ishiguro
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Patent number: 6036730Abstract: Hair dye compositions containing acidic hair dyes and oxidation hair dyes, as well as a method of dyeing the hair using the aforementioned hair dyes, are provided. The hair dye compositions of the present invention can be obtained by blending succinoglycan, which is a type of polysaccharide derived from microorganisms, into the hair dye composition containing the oxidation or acidic hair dyes.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Masashi Yoshida, Kazunobu Suzuki
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Patent number: 6030206Abstract: Leak preventive structures for cases of flatly installed surface combustion burners, circularly installed cylindrical combustion burners, circularly installed surface combustion burners, circularly installed cylindrical surface combustion burner and a surface combustion burner are provided. Burner elements are composed of fire resistant porous fiber mats are provided wherein the burner element itself may form a peripheral wall of a case of a burner. The walls of the cases of the burners are composed of either ceramic fibers coated or impregnated with sealants to keep the ceramic fibers gas-tight, metallic sheets provided with means for preventing thermal expansion, or a combination of the two.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shin Shizukuisha, Yoshihisa Iseda
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Patent number: 6024088Abstract: A breath-synchronization control unit for a gas feeder, capable of reliably detecting inhalation and supplying a gas, which serves to control the gas feeder to supply a gas from a gas source in synchronization with the breath.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignees: Koike Medical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Medical Mining Co., Ltd., Gunma Koike Co. Ltd.Inventors: Shiro Ishikawa, Masao Takahashi, Masayoshi Kanazawa, Eitaro Hayakawa, Yuki Murayama, Takashi Sato
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Patent number: 6008658Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 6008657Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1996Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 6005396Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 5997917Abstract: Processed oats having a remarkably decreased viscosity when dispersed in hot water or boiling water, a method of preparing the same, and a food and beverage containing the same are disclosed. The processed oats may be prepared by contacting pressed oats with water or an aqueous protein solution and then drying the oats. The contacting of oats with the aqueous protein solution may be carried out before the pressing of the oats.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshiaki Uchida, Takae Ozawa, Ken Takahashi
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Patent number: 5989305Abstract: A feeder of a solid organometallic compound is obtained by filling a container up to 50-80 vol % of the total capacity of the container with stainless steel support whose pore ratio is adjusted to 50-80 vol % and then also filling it with solid granules of an organometallic compound which is solid at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiromi Ohsaki, Toshinobu Ishihara, Isao Kaneko, Kouhei Sato
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Patent number: 5990690Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 5977188Abstract: A humectant characteristically comprises a diol represented by the following general formula (I):HO--CH.sub.2 --R--CH.sub.2 --OH (I)Wherein R denotes a straight chain or branched chain alkylene group represented by --(C.sub.n H.sub.2n)-- and n denotes an integer 1-3. This a humectant has superior moisture retaining properties and a long lasting skin moisturizing effect, as well as superior usability.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tohru Okamoto, Reiji Miyahara
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Patent number: 5966016Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 5963042Abstract: Electromagnetic waves are driven in the pipe to be inspected in the piping system by a transmitting antenna of a transmitter, to be propagated in the pipe; while a receiving antenna of a receiver is moved outside the pipe along the pipe, to receive leaking electromagnetic waves for inspecting elements of the piping system, and the location concerned of each element of the piping system to be inspected is detected in reference to the location of the receiving antenna where the level of electromagnetic waves received by the receiver becomes a peak. The locations to be inspected are the damaged portions such as holes formed by corrosion, cracks, etc. in the pipes, and the locations of joints, etc. It is also possible to move the transmitting antenna outside along the pipe, while arranging the receiving antenna at proper place in the pipe. Furthermore, it is also possible to move both the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna in synchronization to effect the above inspection.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiichi Suyama, Takashi Imaoka
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Patent number: 5951820Abstract: An organometallic compound represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## or the general formula (II)R-M.sup.2 -R (II)is evaporated, and then passed through the inner tube of a heat exchanger to be precipitated. The heat exchanger is then heated to re-evaporate the organometallic compound, and the re-evaporated organometallic compound is then precipitated in a filling container which is connected to said heat exchanger and cooled down to a prescribed temperature to fill the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiromi Ohsaki, Kazuhiro Hirahara, Toshinobu Ishihara, Isao Kaneko
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Patent number: 5950395Abstract: A heat insulating structure comprising a vacuum insulator fixed to a surface on which the vacuum insulator is to be applied is provided for the purpose of improving the workability in fixing the vacuum insulator to the surface to be applied. A thermally adherable layer comprising a thermally adherable material is made between the vacuum insulator and the surface to be applied, and the thermally adherable layer is heated and melted whereby the vacuum insulator is fixed to the surface to be applied.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuo Takemasa, Takayuki Shimizu, Yasushi Sakata, Kazushi Yamaoka, Sadami Hagiguchi
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Patent number: 5939973Abstract: A rotary variable resistor with switch having a switch mechanism, in particular, a rotary variable resistor with switch corresponding to an ultrathin rotary variable resistor. Such a rotary variable resistor having a switch mechanism has dimensions, especially thickness, which are only slightly larger than that of a conventional ultrathin rotary variable resistor. Moreover, such a rotary variable resistor is easy to assembly due to the small number of parts, is reliable, and generates a fairly loud and easily recognizable clicking sound each time the switch is turned on or off, which can be both easily felt and heard by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Tubame Musen, Inc.Inventor: Masao Imamura
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Patent number: 5935700Abstract: A thermoplastic resin film excellent in slipperiness, wear resistance and transparency contains 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % of specified fine particles of composite oxide comprising silica, alkali metal oxide, and at least one inorganic oxide other than silica, wherein the fine particles satisfies the following expression (I):S .gtoreq.10,000/(Dp*SG) (I)wherein S indicates the specific surface area (m.sup.2 /g) of the fine particles of composite oxide, Dp indicates the average diameter (nm) of the fine particles, and SG indicates the true specific gravity thereof. The film is preferably a polyester film having a hazing value of 5% or less. It is suitable for use as magnetic tape, capacitor, photographic film and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1996Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Catalysts & Chemicals Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Naoyuki Enomoto, Hiroyasu Nishida, Michio Komatsu