Patents by Inventor Akira Okuyama
Akira Okuyama 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).
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Publication number: 20240111182Abstract: A display device is provided and includes display panel including first substrate, lower electrode on first substrate, lower alignment layer with first alignment direction on lower electrode, second substrate, upper electrode on second substrate, upper alignment layer with first alignment direction on upper electrode, and liquid crystalline polymers with striped structure and liquid crystal molecules which are aligned in first alignment direction, and which are disposed between first and second substrates; light source unit disposed at side of display panel and configured to emit incident light which is not polarized; and light guided structure disposed between side of display panel and light source unit, wherein light source unit is disposed in parallel to first alignment direction and light which is emitted from display panel is polarized in first alignment direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Kentaro OKUYAMA, Akira SAKAIGAWA
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Publication number: 20240069839Abstract: An output system includes a terminal device, an image-forming apparatus, and a server device. The terminal device includes an acquirer that acquires content from the server device, a generator that generates job data including a setting for outputting the content based on the acquired content, a transmitter that transmits the job data to the image-forming apparatus, and a reception slip outputter that outputs a reception slip including a reception number corresponding to the generated job data. The image-forming apparatus includes a receiver that receives the job data from the terminal device, and an outputter that outputs the content after executing a job based on the job data corresponding to the reception number when the reception number is input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: YASUTOMO HAYANO, KOHICHI MURAKAMI, YASUHIRO NAKAI, Masaya ISHIHARA, Kazuhiro YOSHIMOTO, MASAO SAEDA, Tetsuji NISHIJIMA, Kazuma OHWAKI, Akira OKUYAMA, Noriyuki SUZUKI
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Patent number: 7965487Abstract: A neutralization apparatus comprising an ion generation element employing a novel, high efficiency discharge system capable of generating high concentration ions with a low ozone concentration. In the neutralization apparatus, the ion generation element is a minute electrode ion generation element consisting of a discharge electrode and an induction electrode having minute protrusions arranged in one direction on a plane, and a thin dielectric film sandwiched between them.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignees: FISA Corporation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyInventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Patent number: 7767409Abstract: Provided is a detection method including exposing, to contact with a surface to which a cofactor has been bound, a nuclear receptor protein serving as a counterpart of the cofactor and a test sample; and detecting a substance which is contained in the test sample and which binds to the nuclear receptor, on the basis of a change in degree of binding between the nuclear receptor protein and the cofactor. The detection method is means for detecting a living-body-related substance, which means employs a nuclear receptor-cofactor system, exhibits detection high sensitivity, provides a convenient detection process, and realizes efficient establishment of a detection system.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haruki Mizukami, Akira Okuyama, Yasuhiko Hatano
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Publication number: 20100157503Abstract: Disclosed is a fine electrode body which is good in ion generation efficiency, maintenancability and handleability, and enables to reduce cost and the required installation space. Also disclosed are an ion generator using such a fine electrode body and a neutralization apparatus. Specifically disclosed is a fine electrode body wherein a discharge electrode, which is composed of a linear conductive member having a plurality of fine projections, and an induction electrode, which is composed of a linear conductive member arranged opposite to the discharge electrode, are arranged on a dielectric body. One or more of such fine electrode bodies are arranged on a sheet-like or film-like supporting body. Also specifically disclosed are an ion generator using such a fine electrode body and a neutralization apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Susumu Saito, Akira Okuyama
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Patent number: 7706120Abstract: An ion generating element capable of cost reduction and space saving while exhibiting a high generation efficiency of positive ions and negative ions and stabilized generation capacity with less variation, and an ion generator and a neutralizer employing it. The ion generating element comprises a dielectric body having at least two faces, at least two discharge electrodes arranged on the at least two faces of the dielectric body, and an induction electrode arranged in the dielectric body and subjected to the action of the at least two discharge electrodes and is characterized in that positive ions and negative ions are generated on the body, and ions are generated from the at least two faces of the dielectric body through discharge generated because of the potential difference between the discharge electrode of the ion generating element and the induction electrode when a drive voltage is applied between them.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignees: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, FISA CorporationInventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Patent number: 7612981Abstract: The present invention is relating to an ion generator and an ionizer, in which the ion generator can obtain stable ion generation even if the electrode and the power supply slightly change, satisfies voltage and frequency conditions for realizing an ozone concentration less than 50 ppb as an allowable concentration.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignees: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, FISA CorporationInventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Yasufumi Hozumi, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Publication number: 20090207548Abstract: An ion generating element capable of cost reduction and space saving while exhibiting a high generation efficiency of positive ions and negative ions and stabilized generation capacity with less variation, and an ion generator and a neutralizer employing it. The ion generating element comprises a dielectric body having at least two faces, at least two discharge electrodes arranged on the at least two faces of the dielectric body, and an induction electrode arranged in the dielectric body and subjected to the action of the at least two discharge electrodes and is characterized in that positive ions and negative ions are generated on the body, and ions are generated from the at least two faces of the dielectric body through discharge generated because of the potential difference between the discharge electrode of the ion generating element and the induction electrode when a drive voltage is applied between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2006Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicants: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, FISA CorporationInventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Publication number: 20090027825Abstract: A neutralization apparatus comprising an ion generation element employing a novel, high efficiency discharge system capable of generating high concentration ions with a low ozone concentration. In the neutralization apparatus, the ion generation element is a minute electrode ion generation element consisting of a discharge electrode and an induction electrode having minute protrusions arranged in one direction on a plane, and a thin dielectric film sandwiched between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Publication number: 20080213799Abstract: Provided is a detection method including exposing, to contact with a surface to which a cofactor has been bound, a nuclear receptor protein serving as a counterpart of the cofactor and a test sample; and detecting a substance which is contained in the test sample and which binds to the nuclear receptor, on the basis of a change in degree of binding between the nuclear receptor protein and the cofactor. The detection method is means for detecting a living-body-related substance, which means employs a nuclear receptor-cofactor system, exhibits detection high sensitivity, provides a convenient detection process, and realizes efficient establishment of a detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2005Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: ENBIOTEC LABORATORIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Haruki Mizukami, Akira Okuyama, Yasuhiko Hatano
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Publication number: 20080191146Abstract: The present invention is relating to an ion generator and an ionizer, in which the ion generator can obtain stable ion generation even if the electrode and the power supply slightly change, satisfies voltage and frequency conditions for realizing an ozone concentration less than 50 ppb as an allowable concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Takafumi Seto, Makoto Hirasawa, Yasufumi Hozumi, Masaaki Tsuji, Akira Okuyama, Susumu Saito
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Patent number: 6981698Abstract: An automatic dispensing machine of substantially flat goods is provided which detects the over-dispensing of goods while accommodating for varying thickness of the substantially flat goods. The automatic dispensing machine includes a table which supports goods such as cards, a suctioning device which pulls the cards, a transporting device which transports the cards after they are pulled by the suctioning device, a position-control device which controls the distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device. The position-control device is configured to increase the distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device based on a dispensing signal. The distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device is then decreased until a predetermined distance is reached.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Asahi Seiko Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takahito Yamamiya, Akira Okuyama
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Patent number: 6831178Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I′): which comprises reacting in a solvent a compound of the formula (III): wherein X is halogen, with p-tolylacetylene, a copper (I) salt, a catalyst, and a base, and then treating the resulting reaction mixture with an acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshiro Konoike, Akira Okuyama, Yoshiyuki Masui, Teruo Sakata
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Publication number: 20030197323Abstract: An automatic dispensing machine of substantially flat goods is provided which detects the over-dispensing of goods while accommodating for varying thickness of the substantially flat goods. The automatic dispensing machine includes a table which supports goods such as cards, a suctioning device which pulls the cards, a transporting device which transports the cards after they are pulled by the suctioning device, a position-control device which controls the distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device. The position-control device is configured to increase the distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device based on a dispensing signal. The distance between the uppermost card and the suctioning device is then decreased until a predetermined distance is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Asahi Seiko Corp. Ltd. of JapanInventors: Takahito Yamamiya, Akira Okuyama
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Publication number: 20030187050Abstract: A process for the preparation of compound (I′): which is characterized by reacting in a solvent a compound of the general formula (III): (wherein X is halogeno) with p-tolylacetylene, a cuprous salt, a catalyst, and a base, and then treating the resulting reaction mixture with an acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Toshiro Konoike, Akira Okuyama, Yoshiyuki Masui, Teruo Sakata
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Patent number: 5391486Abstract: The present invention relates to new stromelysin (human)-inhibitors, i.e., physiologically active substances BE-16627 represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a process for the production and use thereof, and a microorganism producing the substance BE-16627.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1991Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Okuyama, Nobuo Kanbayashi, Kyozo Naito, Hajime Suzuki, Shigeru Nakajima, Hiroyuki Suda, Masanori Okanishi
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Patent number: 5352704Abstract: A guanidinobenzene derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of a phenyl group substituted by an amidino group and a naphthyl group substituted by an amidino group, and salt thereof; a process for the production thereof; and an antiviral pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Okuyama, Kyozo Naito, Hidetoshi Ogino, Toshio Nagase, Kiyofumi Ishikawa, Nobuo Tanaka
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Patent number: 4990537Abstract: An antiviral agent which comprises a p-guanidinobenzoic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## or its non-toxic salt as an active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1989Date of Patent: February 5, 1991Assignee: Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Okuyama, Akira Someya, Takashi Murai, Nobuo Tanaka