Patents by Inventor Atsushi Kishioka

Atsushi Kishioka 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: 11782021
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measurement device includes: an ion-selective electrode supplied with the liquid; a reference electrode serving as a reference for a potential; a potential measuring unit configured to acquire a potential of the ion-selective electrode; a concentration calculation unit configured to calculate a concentration of ions contained in the liquid based on the potential acquired by the potential measuring unit; a potential monitoring unit configured to monitor a potential of the ion-selective electrode and generate a potential response curve; a timing signal acquisition unit configured to acquire a timing signal related to a timing of various operations; and a potential response curve analysis unit configured to detect an abnormality sign of a device based on a relationship between the potential response curve and the timing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Publication number: 20230087708
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a device for measuring electrolyte concentration capable of easily measuring a temperature difference between a sensitive membrane and liquid in the vicinity of the sensitive membrane that affects an electrolyte concentration analysis value. The device for measuring electrolyte concentration according to the present invention measures potential of an ion selective electrode at at least two or more different times while liquid is present in a flow path for introducing the liquid into the ion selective electrode, and calculates a temperature difference between the liquid and the ion selective electrode using the measured potential of the ion selective electrode at two or more different times (see FIG. 4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Atsushi KISHIOKA, Masafumi MIYAKE
  • Publication number: 20220404310
    Abstract: An analysis device measures ion concentration in a sample to detect an abnormality using an ion selective electrode. The analysis device includes an ion selective electrode that obtains a potential based on the ion concentration, a reference electrode that obtains a potential based on a reference liquid, a measurement unit that measures an electromotive force between the ion selective electrode and the reference electrode, an analyzer that analyzes a potential change of the electromotive force in a certain time region, and a storage that stores abnormality analysis data indicating a relation between the potential change and an abnormality of the analysis device. The analyzer acquires a parameter for the potential change of the electromotive force measured by the measurement unit, and analyzes the abnormality of the analysis device based on the parameter and the abnormality analysis data stored in the storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Yufuku MATSUSHITA, Atsushi KISHIOKA, Haruyoshi YAMAMOTO, Masafumi MIYAKE
  • Patent number: 11435373
    Abstract: An automated analyzer includes a plurality of measurement units including a measurement section which measures a sample, a suction container connected to the plurality of measurement units through a first path, a vacuum exhaust system connected to the suction container through a second path, a discharge section connected to the suction container through a third path, a pressure adjustment mechanism disposed in the second path, and a control section which performs control such that the suction container is vacuum-exhausted by the vacuum exhaust system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satoshi Ozawa, Kunio Harada, Atsushi Kishioka, Haruyoshi Yamamoto, Yu Ishige, Yoshinobu Kohara, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Patent number: 11397162
    Abstract: There is provided an electrolyte measuring device that can decrease a liquid amount used for measurement, in which stable sealing can be provided in connecting passages of ion selective electrodes to each other with no gap, while maintaining high measurement accuracy of an existing ion selective electrode, and a residing sample liquid can be greatly decreased. In a flow-type ion selective electrode, a sealing member is used, which can be brought into intimate contact with a passage connecting unit to near a passage hole. A gap regulating member is provided to keep a gap between the electrodes constant and to prevent the sealing member from being excessively pressed. An electrode case has a structure suitable for the sealing member for allowing the alignment and holding of the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Yu Ishige, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Publication number: 20220187235
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of improving both ion-selective electrode stability and adhesion between a sensitive film and a casing. This ion-selective electrode is characterized by being provided with: a sensitive membrane containing an ion-selective substance, a substrate, and a plasticizer; and a casing that holds the sensitive membrane, and by the casing material containing a substance having a solubility parameter (SP value) of 19.5 to 21.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshito WATANABE, Atsushi KISHIOKA, Haruyoshi YAMAMOTO, Masafumi MIYAKE
  • Publication number: 20210318266
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measurement device includes: an ion-selective electrode supplied with the liquid; a reference electrode serving as a reference for a potential; a potential measuring unit configured to acquire a potential of the ion-selective electrode; a concentration calculation unit configured to calculate a concentration of ions contained in the liquid based on the potential acquired by the potential measuring unit; a potential monitoring unit configured to monitor a potential of the ion-selective electrode and generate a potential response curve; a timing signal acquisition unit configured to acquire a timing signal related to a timing of various operations; and a potential response curve analysis unit configured to detect an abnormality sign of a device based on a relationship between the potential response curve and the timing signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi KISHIOKA, Tetsuyoshi ONO
  • Publication number: 20210132096
    Abstract: An automated analyzer includes a plurality of measurement units including a measurement section which measures a sample, a suction container connected to the plurality of measurement units through a first path, a vacuum exhaust system connected to the suction container through a second path, a discharge section connected to the suction container through a third path, a pressure adjustment mechanism disposed in the second path, and a control section which performs control such that the suction container is vacuum-exhausted by the vacuum exhaust system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Satoshi OZAWA, Kunio HARADA, Atsushi KISHIOKA, Haruyoshi YAMAMOTO, Yu ISHIGE, Yoshinobu KOHARA, Tetsuyoshi ONO
  • Publication number: 20210010970
    Abstract: There is provided an electrolyte measuring device that can decrease a liquid amount used for measurement, in which stable sealing can be provided in connecting passages of ion selective electrodes to each other with no gap, while maintaining high measurement accuracy of an existing ion selective electrode, and a residing sample liquid can be greatly decreased. In a flow-type ion selective electrode, a sealing member is used, which can be brought into intimate contact with a passage connecting unit to near a passage hole. A gap regulating member is provided to keep a gap between the electrodes constant and to prevent the sealing member from being excessively pressed. An electrode case has a structure suitable for the sealing member for allowing the alignment and holding of the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Atsushi KISHIOKA, Yu Ishige, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Patent number: 10823695
    Abstract: There is provided an electrolyte measuring device that can decrease a liquid amount used for measurement, in which stable sealing can be provided in connecting passages of ion selective electrodes to each other with no gap, while maintaining high measurement accuracy of an existing ion selective electrode, and a residing sample liquid can be greatly decreased. In a flow-type ion selective electrode, a sealing member is used, which can be brought into intimate contact with a passage connecting unit to near a passage hole. A gap regulating member is provided to keep a gap between the electrodes constant and to prevent the sealing member from being excessively pressed. An electrode case has a structure suitable for the sealing member for allowing the alignment and holding of the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Yu Ishige, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Patent number: 10768136
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measurement device includes a measurement unit that includes an ion selective electrode, a reference electrode and a potential measurement unit; a record and calculation unit that obtains an ion concentration of an internal standard liquid or a specimen; and a concentration value correction/determination unit that determines whether the ion concentration of the internal standard liquid is within a preset value range, and corrects an ion concentration value of the internal standard liquid obtained by the record and calculation unit, in which the measurement unit includes an internal standard liquid bottle storage unit storing a plurality of bottles, and the concentration value correction/determination unit corrects the obtained ion concentration of the internal standard liquid after the bottle is switched, by using information of the ion concentration before the bottle accommodating the internal standard liquid is switched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Tetsuyoshi Ono
  • Publication number: 20190265187
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measurement device includes a measurement unit that includes an ion selective electrode, a reference electrode and a potential measurement unit; a record and calculation unit that obtains an ion concentration of an internal standard liquid or a specimen; and a concentration value correction/determination unit that determines whether the ion concentration of the internal standard liquid is within a preset value range, and corrects an ion concentration value of the internal standard liquid obtained by the record and calculation unit, in which the measurement unit includes an internal standard liquid bottle storage unit storing a plurality of bottles, and the concentration value correction/determination unit corrects the obtained ion concentration of the internal standard liquid after the bottle is switched, by using information of the ion concentration before the bottle accommodating the internal standard liquid is switched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi KISHIOKA, Tetsuyoshi ONO
  • Patent number: 10234416
    Abstract: The present invention announces a method for extending the storage life of a test reagent for quantification of ionic components in samples by using an anion sensor. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an anion sensor, wherein the storage life of the anion sensor itself may be extended, to thereby extend the storage life of the anion sensor beyond that of conventional anion sensors. According to the present invention, through adjustment of the pH of the internal solution (internal gel liquid), it is possible to provide an anion sensor that maintains consistent performance, and has longer storage life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Akiko Suzuki, Tetsuyoshi Ono, Atsushi Kishioka
  • Patent number: 10018585
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measuring apparatus is provided with: a plurality of ion selective electrodes and one reference electrode; a sample introduction unit that introduces a sample solution to the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; a potential measuring unit that measures a voltage between the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; and a resistance measuring unit that measures a direct-current resistance of the plurality of ion selective electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Yu Ishige, Masao Kamahori, Atsushi Kishioka, Tetsuyoshi Ono, Masafumi Miyake
  • Publication number: 20160334358
    Abstract: There is provided an electrolyte measuring device that can decrease a liquid amount used for measurement, in which stable sealing can be provided in connecting passages of ion selective electrodes to each other with no gap, while maintaining high measurement accuracy of an existing ion selective electrode, and a residing sample liquid can be greatly decreased. In a flow-type ion selective electrode, a sealing member is used, which can be brought into intimate contact with a passage connecting unit to near a passage hole. A gap regulating member is provided to keep a gap between the electrodes constant and to prevent the sealing member from being excessively pressed. An electrode case has a structure suitable for the sealing member for allowing the alignment and holding of the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Atsushi KISHIOKA, Yu ISHIGE, Tetsuyoshi ONO
  • Publication number: 20160131611
    Abstract: The present invention announces a method for extending the storage life of a test reagent for quantification of ionic components in samples by using an anion sensor. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an anion sensor, wherein the storage life of the anion sensor itself may be extended, to thereby extend the storage life of the anion sensor beyond that of conventional anion sensors. According to the present invention, through adjustment of the pH of the internal solution (internal gel liquid), it is possible to provide an anion sensor that maintains consistent performance, and has longer storage life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Akiko SUZUKI, Tetsuyoshi ONO, Atsushi KISHIOKA
  • Publication number: 20160054257
    Abstract: An electrolyte concentration measuring apparatus is provided with: a plurality of ion selective electrodes and one reference electrode; a sample introduction unit that introduces a sample solution to the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; a potential measuring unit that measures a voltage between the plurality of ion selective electrodes and the reference electrode; and a resistance measuring unit that measures a direct-current resistance of the plurality of ion selective electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu ISHIGE, Masao KAMAHORI, Atsushi KISHIOKA, Tetsuyoshi ONO, Masafumi MIYAKE
  • Patent number: 8537304
    Abstract: The liquid crystal display device includes: a liquid crystal panel in which liquid crystal is held in a cell between a first substrate and second substrate opposed to each other, an illumination device which is placed on a side of the first substrate of the liquid crystal panel; a polarization layer containing a dichroic dye that has lyotropic liquid crystal properties which is formed by application on a surface of the first substrate of the liquid crystal panel that is opposite from the liquid crystal; and a condenser lens which condenses light from the illumination device to an interior of the cell, and/or a resin layer which protects the polarization layer, which are disposed on a top surface of the polarization layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hitachi Displays, Ltd., Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Shinji Sekiguchi
  • Patent number: 8379168
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystal display device where there are fewer moiré effects between lenticular lenses and the backlight. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device where the arrangement or form of lenticular lenses 1 varies in waveform so that the center line of the lenses, the width of the lenses, and the height of the lenses vary in the case where light emitted from a backlight 59 is collected into openings 15 for transmitting light by means of lenticular lenses 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Hitachi Displays, Ltd., Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Sugita, Shinji Sekiguchi, Atsushi Kishioka, Shinichi Komura
  • Patent number: 8094269
    Abstract: In a transflective liquid crystal panel having an in-cell retarder, for improving a layer structure of poor adhesion, an alignment film for the retardation layer is not applied to a portion of disposing a sealing material at the main surface of a substrate of the liquid crystal panel in the step of applying the alignment film to the main surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hitachi Displays, Ltd., Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Kishioka, Shinji Sekiguchi