Patents by Inventor Eizo Tejima

Eizo Tejima 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).

  • Barley and yam Natto
    Patent number: 6669971
    Abstract: The present invention provides Natto manufactured by mixing steamed soybean, cooked barley and yam, inoculating Bacillus subtilis Natto to the mixture, and fermenting the mixture, which is almost odorless, soft, good taste, and viscous, and further, functional substances such as vitamin K2 and enzyme (Nattokinase and Protease) are remarkably increased. This product may extend the utilization as functional traditional foods relating to prevention of life-style related disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ooyama Tofu Co., LTD
    Inventors: Keitaro Kato, Eizo Tejima, Shigeru Koyama