Patents by Inventor Etsuji Wakisaka

Etsuji Wakisaka 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: 9526680
    Abstract: Provided are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor by using the response of an olfactory receptor as an indicator; a method for inhibiting malodor based on the antagonism of olfactory receptors; and a malodor inhibitor. Disclosed are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor, the method including: adding a test substance and a malodor-causing substance to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1, measuring the response of the olfactory receptor to the malodor-causing substance, identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor on the basis of the measured response, and selecting the identified test substance as a malodor inhibitor; an antagonist to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1; a method for inhibiting malodor using the antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Aya Kato, Naoko Saito, Etsuji Wakisaka
  • Publication number: 20160089313
    Abstract: Provided are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor by using the response of an olfactory receptor as an indicator; a method for inhibiting malodor based on the antagonism of olfactory receptors; and a malodor inhibitor. Disclosed are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor, the method including: adding a test substance and a malodor-causing substance to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1, measuring the response of the olfactory receptor to the malodor-causing substance, identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor on the basis of the measured response, and selecting the identified test substance as a malodor inhibitor; an antagonist to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1; a method for inhibiting malodor using the antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Aya KATO, Naoko Saito, Etsuji Wakisaka
  • Patent number: 9233082
    Abstract: Provided are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor by using the response of an olfactory receptor as an indicator; a method for inhibiting malodor based on the antagonism of olfactory receptors; and a malodor inhibitor. Disclosed are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor, the method including: adding a test substance and a malodor-causing substance to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1, measuring the response of the olfactory receptor to the malodor-causing substance, identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor on the basis of the measured response, and selecting the identified test substance as a malodor inhibitor; an antagonist to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1; a method for inhibiting malodor using the antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Aya Kato, Naoko Saito, Etsuji Wakisaka
  • Publication number: 20130216492
    Abstract: Provided are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor by using the response of an olfactory receptor as an indicator; a method for inhibiting malodor based on the antagonism of olfactory receptors; and a malodor inhibitor. Disclosed are a method for searching for a malodor inhibitor, the method including: adding a test substance and a malodor-causing substance to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1, measuring the response of the olfactory receptor to the malodor-causing substance, identifying the test substance that suppresses the response of the olfactory receptor on the basis of the measured response, and selecting the identified test substance as a malodor inhibitor; an antagonist to any one olfactory receptor selected from the group consisting of OR51E1, OR2W1, OR10A6, OR51I2, and OR51L1; a method for inhibiting malodor using the antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aya Kato, Naoko Saito, Etsuji Wakisaka
  • Patent number: 7504116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhei Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes it possible to inhibit the growth of body hair or promote depilation, respectively, thereby reducing the frequency of hair removal treatment. Moreover, it makes the hair body finer, thereby facilitating the removal of the hair from feet or arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Etsuji Wakisaka, Takashi Kitahara, Naoko Tsuji, Hiroshi Kusuoku
  • Patent number: 7488499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhel Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes it possible to inhibit the growth of body hair or promote depilation, respectively, thereby reducing the frequency of hair removal treatment. Moreover, it makes the hair body finer, thereby facilitating the removal of the hair from feet or arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Etsuji Wakisaka, Takashi Kitahara, Naoko Tsuji, Hiroshi Kusuoku
  • Publication number: 20050053573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhei Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes it possible to inhibit the growth of body hair or promote depilation, respectively, thereby reducing the frequency of hair removal treatment. Moreover, it makes the hair body finer, thereby facilitating the removal of the hair from feet or arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Etsuji Wakisaka, Takashi Kitahara, Naoko Tsuji, Hiroshi Kusuoku
  • Publication number: 20030077241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhei Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes it possible to inhibit the growth of body hair or promote depilation, respectively, thereby reducing the frequency of hair removal treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Etsuji Wakisaka, Takashi Kitahara, Naoko Tsuji, Hiroshi Kusuoku