Patents by Inventor Hifumi Yamada

Hifumi Yamada 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: 5568533
    Abstract: A K-filter is the one attached to an apparatus for serial high-speed rotatography for photographing an object to be examined by use of X-rays. The filter comprises two K-containers (5a and 5b) in which a space is defined for fluidly containing a radiopaque fluid substance, and a radiotransparent region (2) formed between the two K-containers (5a and 5b). The K-containers (5a and 5b) are pivotally supported by a supporting member (1a) and are of the inversion type which allows the radiotransparent region sides of the K-containers to move. Therefore, when this apparatus is rotated at a high speed to more than 180.degree., it is possible to conduct filtering under any conditions such as an inclined posture, not the horizontal posture, under which photographing is started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignees: Tatsuo Kumazaki, Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuo Kumazaki, Hifumi Yamada