Patents by Inventor Emi Shimizu

Emi Shimizu 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: 11698596
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Publication number: 20210263458
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Patent number: 11009820
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Publication number: 20190391517
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Patent number: 10509351
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Publication number: 20180217543
    Abstract: A fixing device is for fixing a developing agent image to a recording sheet by electrostatically spraying a charged fixing solution toward the developing agent image on the sheet. The fixing device includes a container portion, a plurality of nozzles, and a potential difference generating portion. The container portion is configured to store therein the fixing solution. The plurality of nozzles is in communication with the container portion and configured to spray the fixing solution toward the developing agent image. The potential difference generating portion is configured to generate a potential difference between the fixing solution stored in the plurality of nozzles and the recording sheet conveyed at a position separated from the plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Yutaka Kakigahara, Kengo Takeda, Jun Mihara, Satoshi Murata, Shinya Yamamoto, Tomoaki Hattori, Kumiko Sakaguchi, Takayuki Higuchi, Tatsuya Ezaka, Emi Shimizu, Kentaro Murayama
  • Patent number: 9348252
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm-400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a developer image exposed by the first exposure device thereon. It is possible to achieve conservation of energy during image formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takayuki Higuchi, Tomoaki Hattori, Jun Ikami, Kumiko Suzuki, Emi Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20160011537
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive member configured to transport a developer containing a compound that causes cis-trans isomerization reaction by light absorption to induce phase transition; a first exposure device configured to emit ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 nm-400 nm to a developer image; and a pressing member configured to press a recording sheet holding a developer image exposed by the first exposure device thereon. It is possible to achieve conservation of energy during image formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Takayuki Higuchi, Tomoaki Hattori, Jun Ikami, Kumiko Suzuki, Emi Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20150037886
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of autoimmune diseases or allergic diseases, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, particularly an anti-Embigin antibody showing cytotoxicity or a cytotoxicity inducing activity, an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of diseases involving Th17 cell, and a cytotoxic agent to Th17 cell. In addition, an agent for detection of Th17 cell, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, a convenient detection method of Th17 cell, which uses the agent, a method of efficiently delivering a drug and the like in a Th17 cell selective manner, which uses an anti-Embigin antibody, and a drug delivery system to Th17 cell are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Koichi KINO, Toshihiro KAI, Mitsuhiro MATSUMOTO, Masunori KAJIKAWA, Masahito SUGIURA, Emi SHIMIZU
  • Patent number: 8858944
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of autoimmune diseases or allergic diseases, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, particularly an anti-Embigin antibody showing cytotoxicity or a cytotoxicity inducing activity, an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of diseases involving Th17 cell, and a cytotoxic agent to Th17 cell. In addition, an agent for detection of Th17 cell, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, a convenient detection method of Th17 cell, which uses the agent, a method of efficiently delivering a drug and the like in a Th17 cell selective manner, which uses an anti-Embigin antibody, and a drug delivery system to Th17 cell are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Kino, Toshihiro Kai, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto, Masunori Kajikawa, Masahito Sugiura, Emi Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8828387
    Abstract: By utilizing an SST-REX method, a cDNA encoding a protein expressed on a cell surface or secreted from the cell was selected from a cDNA library derived from a cancer cell line. Monoclonal antibodies against the protein encoding the selected cDNA were prepared. The in vitro and in vivo anti-cancer activities and binding to various cancer cells lines were examined. As a result, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a PODXL2 protein, and which had excellent anti-cancer activities was found. Further, a region including an epitope of the antibody was successfully identified, and the amino acid sequences of variable regions of a light chain and a heavy chain were successfully determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Actgen Inc
    Inventors: Masunori Kajikawa, Masahito Sugiura, Kazuyuki Atarashi, Emi Shimizu, Chiemi Matsumi, Yukie Saitoh
  • Patent number: 8637266
    Abstract: Methods for identifying compounds useful for treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Virginia Barnes, Harsh M. Trivedi, Wei Wang, Tao Xu, Emi Shimizu, Nicola C. Partridge
  • Publication number: 20130121914
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of autoimmune diseases or allergic diseases, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, particularly an anti-Embigin antibody showing cytotoxicity or a cytotoxicity inducing activity, an agent for the prophylaxis or therapy of diseases involving Th17 cell, and a cytotoxic agent to Th17 cell. In addition, an agent for detection of Th17 cell, which contains an anti-Embigin antibody, a convenient detection method of Th17 cell, which uses the agent, a method of efficiently delivering a drug and the like in a Th17 cell selective manner, which uses an anti-Embigin antibody, and a drug delivery system to Th17 cell are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: DAINIPPON SUMITOMO PHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koichi Kino, Toshihiro Kai, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto, Masunori Kajikawa, Masahito Sugiura, Emi Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20120107364
    Abstract: By utilizing an SST-REX method, a cDNA encoding a protein expressed on a cell surface or secreted from the cell was selected from a cDNA library derived from a cancer cell line. Monoclonal antibodies against the protein encoding the selected cDNA were prepared. The in vitro and in vivo anti-cancer activities and binding to various cancer cells lines were examined. As a result, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a PODXL2 protein, and which had excellent anti-cancer activities was found. Further, a region including an epitope of the antibody was successfully identified, and the amino acid sequences of variable regions of a light chain and a heavy chain were successfully determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ACTGEN INC.
    Inventors: Masunori Kajikawa, Masahito Sugiura, Kazuyuki Atarashi, Emi Shimizu, Chiemi Matsumi, Yukie Saitoh
  • Publication number: 20120107843
    Abstract: Methods for identifying compounds useful for treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Virginia Barnes, Harsh M. Trivedi, Wei Wang, Tao Xu, Emi Shimizu, Nicola C. Partridge