Patents by Inventor Ken Shoji
Ken Shoji 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).
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Patent number: 11456770Abstract: A wireless terminal cover is attached to a plate-like wireless terminal. The wireless terminal cover includes a bottom part that is in contact with the backside of the attached wireless terminal while covering the backside and is made of a dielectric having a relative dielectric constant of 1 to 10, wall parts that are in contact with the sides of the attached wireless terminal while surrounding the sides and are made of the dielectric, and a plurality of conductive elements placed in line on at least one of the bottom part and the wall part. The conductive elements are formed such that the length of the longest one of lines, each of which connects any two points on the conductive elements, is 0.1 to 0.4 times the effective wavelength of radio waves in the dielectric, the radio waves being used for radio communications by the wireless terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: FCNT LIMITEDInventors: Yohei Koga, Ken Shoji, Norio Ozaki
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Publication number: 20220158680Abstract: A wireless terminal cover is attached to a plate-like wireless terminal. The wireless terminal cover includes a bottom part that is in contact with the backside of the attached wireless terminal while covering the backside and is made of a dielectric having a relative dielectric constant of 1 to 10, wall parts that are in contact with the sides of the attached wireless terminal while surrounding the sides and are made of the dielectric, and a plurality of conductive elements placed in line on at least one of the bottom part and the wall part. The conductive elements are formed such that the length of the longest one of lines, each of which connects any two points on the conductive elements, is 0.1 to 0.4 times the effective wavelength of radio waves in the dielectric, the radio waves being used for radio communications by the wireless terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: FCNT LIMITEDInventors: Yohei Koga, Ken Shoji, Norio Ozaki
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Publication number: 20200098029Abstract: Provided is a fragrance product proposal system which allows a consumer to easily select an optimum fragrance product for the consumer from many commercially available fragrance products on the screen of a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer through a communication medium such as the Internet. The fragrance product proposal system for proposing a fragrance product to the user implements indicating at least two keywords simultaneously or sequentially on the screen of a user terminal, selecting one or more fragrance products from fragrance products stored in a database based on information input by the user, and displaying the selected one or more products on the screen of the user terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Ken SHOJI
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Patent number: 9539554Abstract: The present invention provides a corona-core microgel emulsifying agent composed of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing polyethylene oxide macromonomers, hydrophobic monomers, and cross-linking monomers under specific conditions as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition characteristically using said emulsifying agent for emulsification. The object of the present invention is to provide a new corona-core microgel emulsifying agent to be used to prepare an oil-in-water emulsified composition that manifests superior emulsification stability, stability over time, and low skin irritation, and is free of stickiness at the time of application, manifests dewy freshness, is free of powdery sensation and/or squeakiness, and is superior in durability of fragrance, as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition emulsified with said emulsifying agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Yuki Sugiyama, Tomoko Sato, Ken Shoji
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Patent number: 9539553Abstract: The present invention provides a corona-core microgel emulsifying agent composed of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing polyethylene oxide macromonomers, hydrophobic monomers, and cross-linking monomers under specific conditions as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition characteristically using said emulsifying agent for emulsification. The object of the present invention is to provide a new corona-core microgel emulsifying agent to be used to prepare an oil-in-water emulsified composition that manifests superior emulsification stability, stability over time, and low skin irritation, and is free of stickiness at the time of application, manifests dewy freshness, is free of powdery sensation and/or squeakiness, and is superior in durability of fragrance, as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition emulsified with said emulsifying agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Yuki Sugiyama, Tomoko Sato, Ken Shoji
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Publication number: 20160106637Abstract: The present invention provides a highly stable fragrance-containing capsule. This fragrance-containing capsule is characterized in being obtained from: a core substance comprising a specified fragrance, such as 3-octanol, and an oil; and a wall material formed from one or more polymers selected from poly(alkyl(meth)acrylates) and polystyrene.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: KEN SHOJI, Sumie TAGUCHI, Tetsuya KANEMARU, Tomonori TOYODA, Yasuyuki NOMURA, Hiroaki SHIGETA
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Publication number: 20160001244Abstract: The present invention provides a corona-core microgel emulsifying agent composed of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing polyethylene oxide macromonomers, hydrophobic monomers, and cross-linking monomers under specific conditions as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition characteristically using said emulsifying agent for emulsification. The object of the present invention is to provide a new corona-core microgel emulsifying agent to be used to prepare an oil-in-water emulsified composition that manifests superior emulsification stability, stability over time, and low skin irritation, and is free of stickiness at the time of application, manifests dewy freshness, is free of powdery sensation and/or squeakiness, and is superior in durability of fragrance, as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition emulsified with said emulsifying agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Shiseido Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yuki SUGIYAMA, Tomoko SATO, Ken SHOJI
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Patent number: 9103443Abstract: A sealing structure for a cylindrical body has an O-ring holder in which a planar O-ring that provides a seal in the planar direction and a radial O-ring that provides a seal in the axial line direction of the cylindrical body are incorporated in the crossing direction provided at both end parts of the cylindrical body; a pressing means for pressing the O-ring holder in the axial line direction of the cylindrical body via a pressing lid; the O-ring holder is pressed against a tube sheet of the fluid chamber via the pressing lid by the pressing means to press the planar O-ring onto the tube sheet, whereby a fluid tight seal is provided between the fluid chamber and the outside; and the radial O-ring is pressed onto the outer periphery of the cylindrical body to provide a fluid tight seal between the fluid passage and the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Shinji Ogino, Shigeru Nishida, Haruaki Hirayama, Ken Shoji, Taiji Sato, Hiroshi Tsubone
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Publication number: 20140343170Abstract: The present invention provides a corona-core microgel emulsifying agent composed of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing polyethylene oxide macromonomers, hydrophobic monomers, and cross-linking monomers under specific conditions as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition characteristically using said emulsifying agent for emulsification. The object of the present invention is to provide a new corona-core microgel emulsifying agent to be used to prepare an oil-in-water emulsified composition that manifests superior emulsification stability, stability over time, and low skin irritation, and is free of stickiness at the time of application, manifests dewy freshness, is free of powdery sensation and/or squeakiness, and is superior in durability of fragrance, as well as an oil-in-water emulsified composition emulsified with said emulsifying agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Yuki Sugiyama, Tomoko Sato, Ken Shoji
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Patent number: 8624126Abstract: A portable device including: a housing including a bottom wall section and a frame-shaped peripheral wall section provided on the bottom wall section; a pressure-sensitive touch panel including a bonding section and a contact section, the bonding section being bonded to the peripheral wall section and the contact section being surrounded by the housing and positioned inside from the bonding section; and a control board that is electrically connected to the touch panel through the contact section.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Kazunori Murayama, Manabu Takase, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Jiro Takahashi, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Takahiro Nakamura, Ken Shoji, Daisuke Tsukahara, Tsukasa Goro, Yoshitaka Sakata, Yoshihiro Hirabayashi
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Patent number: 8507564Abstract: Methods for enhancing a preference for a product by repetitive use. The method involves formulating a perfume composition into a product, the perfume composition including (I) allyl caproate and (II) ambroxan or geranium oil.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Shiseido Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken Shoji, Sumie Taguchi, Yushi Terajima, Katsuo Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20130063911Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first housing including a first circuit board; a second housing including a second circuit board, the second housing being openable and closable using a hinge and the first housing; and a cable configured to couple the first circuit board to the second circuit board, wherein the hinge includes: a first hinge case attached to the first housing; a second hinge case attached to the second housing; and a cylindrical body configured to rotatably couple the first hinge case to the second hinge case, the cylindrical body including a hole through which the cable passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Ken SHOJI, Yoshihiro ONO
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Patent number: 8238969Abstract: A mobile device includes a trigger having a rod-like body fixed at one end. A housing has a first hole into which the body is inserted. A sensor detects that the trigger has been operated in the direction in which the body is pulled from the hole. A buzzer is activated in response to the sensor's having detected the operation of the trigger. A second hole is formed in a firmly fitted member. The body is inserted in the second hole so as to be freely slid forward or backward against the hole. The fitted member is fitted firmly in the entrance portion of the first hole; and a sealing member contacts the internal wall of the first hole and the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Hiroaki Matsuda, Tatsuhito Araki, Yoshiya Matsumoto, Manabu Sotodate, Wataru Murata, Ken Shoji, Ryo Hattori
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Publication number: 20120001420Abstract: A sealing structure for a cylindrical body has an O-ring holder in which a planar O-ring that provides a seal in the planar direction and a radial O-ring that provides a seal in the axial line direction of the cylindrical body are incorporated in the crossing direction provided at both end parts of the cylindrical body; a pressing means for pressing the O-ring holder in the axial line direction of the cylindrical body via a pressing lid; the O-ring holder is pressed against a tube sheet of the fluid chamber via the pressing lid by the pressing means to press the planar O-ring onto the tube sheet, whereby a fluid tight seal is provided between the fluid chamber and the outside; and the radial O-ring is pressed onto the outer periphery of the cylindrical body to provide a fluid tight seal between the fluid passage and the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Shinji Ogino, Shigeru Nishida, Haruaki Hirayama, Ken Shoji, Taiji Sato, Hiroshi Tsubone
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Patent number: 8036725Abstract: A mobile device includes a trigger having a molded component defining the outer shape of the mobile device, and a rod-like body fixed to the molded component at one end. A housing has a hole into which the rod-like body is inserted. Guide walls guide movement of the rod-like body in the direction in which the rod-like body is inserted into or pulled from the hole. A sensor detects that the trigger has been operated in the direction in which the rod-like body is pulled from the hole. An alarm device is activated in response to detection of the operation of the trigger by the sensor. The trigger has sheet-metal members fixed to the molded component and guided by the guide walls by their being moved in contact with the guide walls in the direction in which the rod-like body is inserted or pulled.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Tatsuhito Araki, Hiroaki Matsuda, Yoshiya Matsumoto, Manabu Sotodate, Wataru Murata, Ken Shoji, Ryo Hattori
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Patent number: 8024015Abstract: A mobile device having a housing and operating on power supplied from the battery loaded in the battery chamber including: a pair of walls of the housing having hook receiving portions formed a groove; a battery lid covering the battery chamber so as to be freely detached; a pair of positioning hooks serving to position the battery lid by entering the grooves of the corresponding hook receiving portions; overhanging edges serving to regulate position of the cover lid; and a waterproof gasket fixed to the battery chamber side of the cover lid so as to be in contact with all sides of the battery chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Tatsuhito Araki, Hiroaki Matsuda, Yoshiya Matsumoto, Manabu Sotodate, Wataru Murata, Ken Shoji, Ryo Hattori
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Publication number: 20110115744Abstract: A portable device including: a housing including a bottom wall section and a frame-shaped peripheral wall section provided on the bottom wall section; a pressure-sensitive touch panel including a bonding section and a contact section, the bonding section being bonded to the peripheral wall section and the contact section being surrounded by the housing and positioned inside from the bonding section; and a control board that is electrically connected to the touch panel through the contact section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Kazunori Murayama, Manabu Takase, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Jiro Takahashi, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Takahiro Nakamura, Ken Shoji, Daisuke Tsukahara, Tsukasa Goro, Yoshitaka Sakata, Yoshihiro Hirabayashi
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Patent number: 7824047Abstract: In a cellular phone, a light guiding plate, which linearly guides light emitted by a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs), and an LED display unit, which displays predetermined LED displays, are laminatedly arranged in a movable-side housing. A slit formed in the substantially central portion of the light guiding plate partitions the light guiding plate into a first light guiding region and a second light guiding region. A first light emitting group of the light emitting elements emits light to the first light guiding region and a second light emitting group of the light emitting elements emits light to the second light guiding region. The first light guiding region and the second light guiding region are illuminated alternately by alternately switching ON the first light emitting group and the second light emitting group.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Yoshiya Matsumoto, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Manabu Sotodate, Ken Shoji, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Ryou Hattori
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Publication number: 20100168253Abstract: The present invention provides a method for selecting a perfume ingredient that can enhance a preference therefor by continuous use from among arbitrary perfume ingredients; a perfume composition and a preference-enhancing agent that can give a high preference therefor and enhance the preference by continuous use; and a hair cleanser that can offer excellent use texture and improve the use texture by continuous use. A method for selecting a perfume ingredient comprising; conducting the following evaluation (A) and/or (B) on arbitrary perfume ingredients and making a selection with the evaluation result as an indicator: (A) an evaluation of an impression of the “density” of a fragrance on first exposure and an evaluation of an impression of the “density” of the fragrance after two or more exposures; and (B) an evaluation of an impression of the “cheerfulness” of a fragrance on first exposure and an evaluation of an impression of the “cheerfulness” of the fragrance after two or more exposures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: SHISEIDO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken Shoji, Sumie Taguchi, Yushi Terajima, Katsuo Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20100048686Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to discover that a perfume can change a person's temperature sense and humidity sense, to identify a perfume component that can change temperature sense, and to provide a perfume composition for controlling temperature sense that contains this perfume component, and to a sense control method or sense control article such as an aromatic or a cosmetic that is beneficial for controlling temperature sense, and to a perfume map for selecting a perfume suited to controlling temperature sense. The perfume composition is characterized in that a perfume component that changes the temperature subjectively sensed by a person (temperature sense) is contained, and that the perfume component that changes the temperature sense is a perfume component identified on the basis of a temperature image obtained from test subject assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SHISEIDO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken Shoji, Sumie Taguchi, Yushi Terajima