Patents by Inventor Isao Yokoyama

Isao Yokoyama 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: 8309149
    Abstract: A capping method and its cap for hydrogen-reduced water or hydrogen-reduced food production are characterized by fine carbon particles absorbing hydrogen being attached to the cap. After filling and capping the container, the hydrogen will be dissolved into the food. In addition, the fine carbon particles, flavorings, processed and unprocessed food are attached to the cap, and during the heating and sterilizing process, the extraction or cooking can be finished, omitting conventional extraction and heating steps when cooking. This result can be used in all food production fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Isao Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 7831329
    Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing method and apparatus is provided that can improve uniformity of processing time of oxidation thickness. When starting a heat oxidation process, a time for optimum oxidation processing in the process management system is calculated based on atmospheric pressure data, a target thickness of that process, oxidization time, thickness data and atmospheric pressure data in the immediately preceding process under the same oxidization processing job. The optimum system comprises a process management system such as a host computer, a device having a barometer, a heat oxidation-processing device and a thickness-measuring device. The host computer, the barometer, the heat oxidation processing device and the thickness-measuring device are connected via a network so as to transmit data to and from each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Akira Tadano, Yusuke Inoue, Isao Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20090192641
    Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing method and apparatus is provided that can improve uniformity of processing time of oxidation thickness. When starting a heat oxidation process, a time for optimum oxidation processing in the process management system is calculated based on atmospheric pressure data, a target thickness of that process, oxidization time, thickness data and atmospheric pressure data in the immediately preceding process under the same oxidization processing job. The optimum system comprises a process management system such as a host computer, a device having a barometer, a heat oxidation-processing device and a thickness-measuring device. The host computer, the barometer, the heat oxidation processing device and the thickness-measuring device are connected via a network so as to transmit data to and from each device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira TADANO, Yusuke INOUE, Isao YOKOYAMA
  • Publication number: 20090090087
    Abstract: A capping method and its cap for hydrogen-reduced water or hydrogen-reduced food production are characterized by fine carbon particles absorbing hydrogen being attached to the cap. After filling and capping the container, the hydrogen will be dissolved into the food. In addition, the fine carbon particles, flavorings, processed and unprocessed food are attached to the cap, and during the heating and sterilizing process, the extraction or cooking can be finished, omitting conventional extraction and heating steps when cooking. This result can be used in all food production fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Isao Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 7280884
    Abstract: An optimum method for deposition time is provided that can improve uniformity of processing time of oxidation thickness. When starting a heat oxidation process, a time for optimum oxidation processing in the process management system is calculated based on atmospheric pressure data, a target thickness of that process, oxidization time, thickness data and atmospheric pressure data in the immediately preceding process under the same oxidization processing job. The optimum system comprises a process management system such as a host computer, a device having a barometer, a heat oxidation-processing device and a thickness-measuring device. The host computer, the barometer, the heat oxidation processing device and the thickness-measuring device are connected via a network so as to transmit data to and from each device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Akira Tadano, Yusuke Inoue, Isao Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20040225453
    Abstract: An optimum method for deposition time is provided that can improve uniformity of processing time of oxidation thickness. When starting a heat oxidation process, a time for optimum oxidation processing in the process management system is calculated based on atmospheric pressure data, a target thickness of that process, oxidization time, thickness data and atmospheric pressure data in the immediately preceding process under the same oxidization processing job. The optimum system comprises a process management system such as a host computer, a device having a barometer, a heat oxidation-processing device and a thickness-measuring device. The host computer, the barometer, the heat oxidation processing device and the thickness-measuring device are connected via a network so as to transmit data to and from each device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Akira Tadano, Yusuke Inoue, Isao Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 6386954
    Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a thread-forming tap to which a chamfer can easily be mounted, and a general threading method. The thread forming tap of the invention has a threaded portion comprising a tapered chamfer and a parallel threaded portion which is formed continuously with the chamfer. A depth of root of the chamfer is set equal to that of a root of the parallel threaded portion constantly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Tanoi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teruo Sawabe, Isao Yokoyama, Kazutoshi Sato
  • Publication number: 20010034188
    Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a thread-forming tap to which a chamfer can easily be mounted, and a general threading method. The thread forming tap of the invention has a threaded portion comprising a tapered chamfer and a parallel threaded portion which is formed continuously with the chamfer. A depth of root of the chamfer is set equal to that of a root of the parallel threaded portion constantly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Teruo Sawabe, Isao Yokoyama, Kazutoshi Sato
  • Patent number: 5797710
    Abstract: A tap having a reamer edge which is provided at a chamfer part, so that when the thread forming tap is pulled out after the internal thread is formed, a seam portion present at the crest of the internal thread is cut off, whereby even in a blind hole, formation of internal thread and cutting of the seam portion are performed in a single process, and formation of an internal thread and processing of an inside diameter portion are achieved in a single process to obtain concentricity in line with each other. Further, even if there is a deviation in diameter of the hole before threading, the inside of the internal thread is processed to a constant value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Tanoi Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teruo Sawabe, Isao Yokoyama, Kazutoshi Sato
  • Patent number: 5629321
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound which is represented by the formula (1) and has an excellent platelet aggregation inhibiting action based on fibrinogen antagonism. The platelet aggregation inhibitor containing the compound of the formula (1) as an effective ingredient are effective for prevention and curing of thrombosis and restenosis or reocclusion after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or percutaneous transluminal coronary recanalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kunio Okumura, Isao Yokoyama, Toshiyuki Shimazaki, Michihiko Miyamoto, Hiroyuki Yamashita, Kenji Kibayashi, Takanori Yutaka, Kouhei Yazawa
  • Patent number: 5456115
    Abstract: A method of detecting a counterflow in a pump comprises providing with detecting means for detecting variations in the discharge pressure of the pump and signal analyzing means for analyzing oscillation components contained in an output signal from the pressure detecting means, and detecting the pump's operating point to have entered a counterflow characteristic operation region when a waveform of the detection signal generated in association with the variations in the discharge pressure of the pump exhibits a predetermined spectrum distribution. Further, when it is detected that the operating point enters a counterflow characteristic operation region, the escape from that region is performed by temporally throttling the guide vane and temporally increasing the rotating speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Takao Kuwabara, Ezo Kita, Isao Yokoyama, Hiroto Nakagawa, Yasuteru Oono
  • Patent number: 5396981
    Abstract: A flexible screw of the invention comprises a flexible rod and a cord helically set on the rod, and can be installed along straight and curved paths of transport. It ensures smooth transport of containers and provides container transport apparatus with a simplified construction at a reduced cost. Moreover, the abrasion of pipe during transport of powder and granular material can be reduced. The container transport apparatus of the present invention is equipped with the screw mentioned above and a guide, or two screws, the members of each pair being positioned in parallel at a given distance, and transfers containers held by the screw and the guide, or the two screws by rotating the screw(s). The container transport apparatus of the present invention enables smooth transport of containers even through a curved path, reduces maintenance cost of the screw(s) during operation, and inhibits abrasion of the rail to a considerable degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Ohtsuji, Naoki Ohmori, Kenjiro Ishihara, Shigeo Mori, Isao Yokoyama, Kazushi Miyake, Keiichi Maeda
  • Patent number: 5295573
    Abstract: The flexible screw of the invention comprises a flexible rod and a cord helically set on the rod, and can be installed along straight and curved paths of transport. It ensures smooth transport of containers and provides container transport apparatus of simplified construction at reduced cost. Moreover, abrasion of pipe during transport of powder and granular material can be reduced. The container transport apparatus of the present invention is equipped with the screw mentioned above and a guide, or two screws, the members of each pair being positioned in parallel at a given distance, and transfers containers held by the screw and the guide, or the two screws by rotating the screw(s). The container transport apparatus of the present invention enables smooth transport of containers even through a curved path, reduces maintenance cost of the screw(s) during operation, and inhibits abrasion of the rail to a considerable degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Ohtsuji, Naoki Ohmori, Kenjiro Ishihara, Shigeo Mori, Isao Yokoyama, Kazushi Miyake, Keiichi Maeda
  • Patent number: 5090872
    Abstract: A method of detecting a counterflow in a pump comprises providing with detecting means for detecting variations in the discharge pressure of the pump and signal analyzing means for analyzing oscillation components contained in an output signal from the pressure detecting means, and detecting the pump's operating point to have entered a counterflow characteristic operation region when a waveform of the detection signal generated in association with the variations in the discharge pressure of the pump exhibits a predetermined spectrum distribution. Further, when it is detected that the operating point enters a counterflow characteristic operation region, the escape from that region is performed by temporally throttling the guide vane and temporally increasing the rotating speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignees: Hitachi Ltd., The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Takao Kuwabara, Ezo Kita, Isao Yokoyama, Hiroto Nakagawa, Yasuteru Oono
  • Patent number: 4841267
    Abstract: A deflection apparatus for cathode ray tube is provided, which comprises deflection yoke with guide grooves, deflection windings for scanning in one direction in said grooves, deflection windings for scanning in the other direction and an insulator between both types of windings. It attains high accuracy deflection with less distortion without any induced heating problem due to protuberances made relatively between grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Watabe, Isao Yokoyama, Tsutomu Maeda, Koichi Shibuya, Sumio Takahashi
  • Patent number: 4816696
    Abstract: A variable-speed pumped-storage power generating system includes a variable-speed generator/motor, a frequency converter connected to an electric power system, and a pump/turbine driven by the generator/motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Sakayori, Takao Kuwabara, Akira Brando, Yasuteru Oono, Shigeaki Hayashi, Isao Yokoyama, Kenzyu Ogiwara
  • Patent number: 4758808
    Abstract: An impedance element having a longitudinal current path surrounded by ferromagnetic material is implemented by the combination of a single rectangular ferrite chip, some through holes provided through said chip, through hole conductors plated on surface of said through holes, a pair of terminal conductors plated at ends of said chip, a surface conductive pattern deposited on front and back surfaces of said ferrite chip so that said through hole conductors are connected in series to one another between said terminal conductors, and insulation layers covering said surface conductors and said through hole conductors on both front and back surfaces of said ferrite chip. The present impedance element is small in size with relatively large impedance, and is applicable for instance to a high frequency noise filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshinori Sasaki, Toshio Watanabe, Isao Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 4714908
    Abstract: An electromagnetic deflection-distortion corrector comprises a plurality of permanent magnets arranged around the tubular wall of a CRT display unit of the electromagnetic deflection type, and adjuster means for moving each permanent magnet forward and backward, toward and away from the CRT wall, while at the same time rotating the direction of its magnetization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: TDK Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Watabe, Isao Yokoyama, Masanori Sasaki, Yotaro Toyoshima, Sumio Takahashi, Tsutomu Maeda
  • Patent number: 4407000
    Abstract: A small sized reception antenna for VHF and/or UHF band for the use in a room has been found. The antenna has a horizontal dipole type first antenna portion having a folded elongated conductor, and a vertical second antenna portion having a ferrite pole electromagnetically coupled with said horizontal first antenna portion. Said horizontal first antenna portion is rotatable in a horizontal plane, while the second antenna portion is fixed vertically. A tank circuit with a tank coil wound on the ferrite pole and a variable capacitor is provided to resonate the antenna with the reception frequency. An output coil is wound on the ferrite pole, and said output coil provides the output signal of the present antenna. Means for sliding the output coil along the ferrite pole is provided to adjust the output impedance of the present antenna for each of the reception frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Assignee: TDK Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Sasaki, Isao Yokoyama
  • Patent number: 4302200
    Abstract: A process for the extraction of an anthocyanin-type color from a natural product which comprises bringing the natural product containing said color into contact with a sulfite ion-containing aqueous solution at a temperature of 85.degree. C. or higher for 30 minutes or less, at which time the sulfite ion content of said aqueous solution firstly contacting the natural product is adjusted to at least 10,000 ppm in terms of SO.sub.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981