Patents by Inventor Keiichi Sato

Keiichi Sato 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).

  • Shrink film, process for producing the same, printing ink, print produced therewith and process for producing print
    Publication number: 20050191439
    Abstract: A coating material of an electron beam curable type is printed or coated onto a substrate of a heat shrinkable plastic film. Then, the coating material is cured by electron beam irradiation to form a coating layer. As a consequence, a shrinkable film including the substrate and the coating layer disposed thereon is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicants: TOYO INK MFG. CO., LTD., MATSUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takeshi Hirose, Akihiko Kizaki, Keiichi Sato, Kei Oizumi, Sanji Harada, Masataka Nanba
  • Method of manufacturing a semiconductor nanoparticle
    Publication number: 20050170530
    Abstract: A reaction in which a surface-treating material for providing a semiconductor nanoparticle with one or more kinds of electron-releasing groups is added and in which the electron-releasing groups are arranged on the surface of the semiconductor nanoparticle is accelerated by irradiating the semiconductor nanoparticle with light during surface modification, thereby reducing the reaction time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Method for identifying bead location information
    Publication number: 20050170400
    Abstract: Location information of carriers such as beads arranged inside a capillary represented by a probe array is detected accurately, and an identification method for various materials is developed substituting conventional bar codes for the beads. The arrangement order of a plurality of beads is identified on the basis of stain color information and location information concerning the plurality of stained beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: Keiichi Sato
  • Optical disc and its manufacturing method
    Publication number: 20050163024
    Abstract: An optical disc includes a substrate provided with information recorded portions formed therein, and a plurality of layers further disposed on the substrate, wherein at least one of the plurality of layers is a layer cured and formed by electron beam irradiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Toyo Ink Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Michio Terayama, Akihiko Kizaki, Takeshi Hirose
  • Semiconductor nanoparticle and method for producing same
    Publication number: 20050145853
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor nanoparticle comprising a semiconductor nanoparticle core on the surface of which electron-releasing groups are arranged, the semiconductor nanoparticle having a fluorescent property and water-solubility. The invention also provides a water-soluble semiconductor nanoparticle with an excellent fluorescent property that can be easily prepared by adding a surface-treating material for providing a semiconductor nanoparticle with one or more kinds of electron-releasing groups, and arranging the electron-releasing groups on the surface of the semiconductor nanoparticle core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Method of manufacturing a multi-layer semiconductor nanoparticle, and a multi-layer semiconductor nanoparticle manufactured by the method
    Patent number: 6911082
    Abstract: Multi-layered semiconductor nanoparticles having a very narrow grain-size distribution and exhibiting a spectrum having a narrow wavelength-width peak are prepared by a manufacturing method combining a monodisperse semiconductor nanoparticle manufacturing method and a multi-layer semiconductor nanoparticle preparation method. The nature of a solution of monodisperse semiconductor nanoparticles that is stabilized by a surface stabilizer is transformed between hydrophilic and lipophilic by substituting the surface stabilizer. The stabilized semiconductor nanoparticles are then shifted between an aqueous layer and an organic layer. The semiconductor nanoparticles are coated with multiple layers in the organic layer, and the organic layer is drawn off to recover the semiconductor nanoparticles therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., LTD
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Apparatus for detecting biopolymers and cartridge
    Publication number: 20050136470
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electrodes, so that it becomes possible to separate complementary strand sample DNA and non-complementary strand sample DNA. By analyzing from a ratio in the whole reaction system, it is possible to obtain clearer results. Further, by using electrophoresis by gel together, it is possible to separate reacted samples and non-reacted samples to perform measurements therefor in the same reaction field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Mitsuhiro Tachibana, Toshiki Morita, Motonao Nakao
  • Curved panel shear test apparatus
    Patent number: 6880409
    Abstract: A shear test apparatus for testing a shear characteristic of a curved panel is provided. The shear test apparatus includes a frame made up of first and second curved side bearing members for bearing a pair of curved sides of the curved panel and first and second flat side bearing members for bearing a pair of flat sides of the curved panel. The second curved side bearing member has an arm extending in a direction perpendicular to the face of the curved panel. The arm has an external force loading point in a position coincident with the center of shear of the curved panel, to prevent twisting of the curved panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shun Kawabe, Keiichi Sato
  • Apparatus for detecting biopolymers and cartridge
    Patent number: 6875603
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electrodes, so that it becomes possible to separate complementary strand sample DNA and non-complementary strand sample DNA. By analyzing from a ratio in the whole reaction system, it is possible to obtain clearer results. Further, by using electrophoresis by gel together, it is possible to separate reacted samples and non-reacted samples to perform measurements therefor in the same reaction field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Mitsuhiro Tachibana, Toshiki Morita, Motonao Nakao
  • Method for producing intermediate product made of fiber-reinforced composite
    Patent number: 6866738
    Abstract: A method for producing an intermediate product made of a fiber-reinforced composite composed of a reinforcing fiber impregnated with a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin, comprising: (a) the first process where a plurality of sheets made of the fiber-reinforced composite are laminated to each other, heated under a pressure, and cooled under a pressure to provide a flat plate-shaped laminate; (b) the second process where the flat plate-shaped laminate is cut into a plate; and (c) the third process where the plate is softened by heating, placed on a forming tool, and formed by cooling under a pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Keiichi Sato
  • Nanoparticle with excellent durability, and method of manufacturing the same
    Publication number: 20050051771
    Abstract: The resistance of a semiconductor nanoparticle provided with a surface treatment, such as an OH coating or ammonia treatment, against external factors is improved. A semiconductor nanoparticle provided with a surface treatment such as an OH coating or ammonia treatment and having high-emission properties is coated with an organic material, such as hexylamine, dodecylamine, trioctylmethylammonium, tridodecilmethylammonium, and similar organic material, by migrating the semiconductor nanoparticle from an aqueous phase to an organic solvent, such as hexane or toluene, thereby providing it with durability against external factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Method for producing honeycomb sandwich panel
    Patent number: 6852192
    Abstract: A honeycomb sandwich panel is produced by (a) mounting a honeycomb core on a lower prepreg laminate skin placed on a forming die, (b) superimposing thereon an upper prepreg laminate skin to cover the honeycomb core, (c) mounting flat plate-shaped elastic jigs on a portion of the resulting assembly where the lower prepreg laminate skin and the upper prepreg laminate skin are overlapping each other, (d) superimposing flat plate-shaped press jigs on the elastic jigs, and (e) heating the assembly under pressure for adhesion forming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Yuki Kasahara, Makoto Nasu
  • Bond separation inspection method
    Publication number: 20040206893
    Abstract: A bond separation inspection method using an optical fiber sensor. The method includes a step of embedding a sensor part of an optical fiber sensor in an adhesive joining a plurality of members together. The sensor part is embedded in the adhesive in such a way that the sensor part undergoes a compressive strain. Separation of the bond is detected on the basis of an optical characteristic of the sensor part when light from a light source is directed into the optical fiber sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Keiichi Sato
  • Method for converting and purifying materials for modifying surfaces of semiconductor nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040072428
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for converting materials for stabilizing surfaces of semiconductor nanoparticles. In this method, surfaces of semiconductor nanoparticles are first modified and then dissolved by photoetching in the presence of materials for stabilization to obtain nanoparticles that are stabilized in an aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Semiconductor nanoparticles, method for producing the same, and fluorescence reagent comprising semiconductor nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040072427
    Abstract: This invention provides semiconductor nanoparticles having fluorescence properties and comprising a modifying group represented by the following general formula bound to their surfaces, a method for producing the same, and a fluorescence reagent comprising semiconductor nanoparticles:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Curved panel shear test apparatus
    Publication number: 20040069072
    Abstract: A shear test apparatus for testing a shear characteristic of a curved panel is provided. The shear test apparatus includes a frame made up of first and second curved side bearing members for bearing a pair of curved sides of the curved panel and first and second flat side bearing members for bearing a pair of flat sides of the curved panel. The second curved side bearing member has an arm extending in a direction perpendicular to the face of the curved panel. The arm has an external force loading point in a position coincident with the center of shear of the curved panel, to prevent twisting of the curved panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Shun Kawabe, Keiichi Sato
  • Auxiliary jig
    Patent number: 6706230
    Abstract: An auxiliary jig used with a couple of jigs for forming a structure made of a fiber-reinforced composite by heating under a pressure. The auxiliary jig is provided between the jigs while heating the structure under a pressure to prevent the jigs from falling down and to restrain a resin contained in the fiber-reinforced composite from flowing out from an interspace between the jigs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Yuki Kasahara, Junichi Kondo
  • Functional fluorescence reagent comprising semiconductor nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040036085
    Abstract: This invention provides semiconductor nanoparticles having excellent fluorescence properties and capable of fusing with biopolymers. The semiconductor nanoparticles are encapsulated in a phospholipid bilayer membrane or phospholipid multi-layer membrane to impart functionality thereto. Thus, functional semiconductor nanoparticles can be produced while fluorescence properties of semiconductor nanoparticles are maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Susumu Kuwabata
  • Apparatus for reading optical disc
    Patent number: D500760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Kirii, Keiichi Sato, Yoshimi Hanaika, Wataru Minoya
  • Optical disc recording reproduction apparatus
    Patent number: D509501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichi Sato, Atsushi Kikuchi, Hirokazu Furuse, Atsushi Kirii