Patents by Inventor Chikako Otobe

Chikako Otobe 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).

  • Wheat starch with novel characteristics
    Patent number: 6165535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wheat starch which reaches the peak viscosity at 75 to 85.degree. C. and whose amylose content is 0.8% or more and 2.5% or less, as well as to foods containing the same. Wheat flour which is of glutinous properties and excellent in viscosity stability is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Director General of National Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Inventors: Isao Yamaguchi, Chikako Otobe, Tomohiko Ushiyama, Takashi Yanagisawa, Hidefumi Seko, Yoichi Amano, Hisashi Yoshida