Patents by Inventor Kenji Watari

Kenji Watari 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).

  • Publication number: 20230310614
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle and a composition for transplantation comprising retinal tissue and the vehicle, which are for the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and are suitable for the subretinal transplantation of retinal tissue. The vehicle for transplantation of the present invention is a vehicle for transplantation for subretinally transplanting retinal tissue, the vehicle having a viscosity of 5 to 500 mPa·s at a shear rate of 2 (1/s) at 25° C., and comprising hyaluronic acid and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous liquid. The composition for transplantation of the present invention comprises transplant retinal tissue and the vehicle for transplantation of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicants: Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., Riken
    Inventors: Michiko Mandai, Masayo Takahashi, Tatsuya Kamei, Keiichi Ono, Kenji Watari, Atsushi Kuwahara
  • Publication number: 20220170098
    Abstract: The method disclosed herein is for evaluating the quality of a transplant neural retina by sampling a part or the whole of a cell aggregate containing a neural retina having an epithelial structure derived from a pluripotent stem cell as a sample for quality evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicants: Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd., Riken, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Atsushi Kuwahara, Kenji Watari, Keizo Matsushita, Suguru Yamasaki, Michiko Mandai, Masayo Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20200216796
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for preserving neural tissue for several hours to several weeks without freezing, a preservation solution therefor, a transport method for neural tissue in accordance with the method and using the preservation solution, and a composition for transplantation. The preservation method for neural tissue, comprising preserving neural tissue in a preservation solution having a potassium ion concentration of more than 0 mM and less than 115 mM at a preservation temperature of 8° C. to 30° C. The preservation solution having a potassium ion concentration of more than 0 mM and less than 115 mM, for preserving neural tissue derived from pluripotent stem cells at a preservation temperature of 8° C. to 30° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicants: Riken, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michiko Mandai, Masayo Takahashi, Atsushi Kuwahara, Kenji Watari, Keizo Matsushita
  • Patent number: 8636904
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit, and a water treatment method. The module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas. The module and the unit have excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed so that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda
  • Patent number: 8241502
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda
  • Publication number: 20120125839
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit, and a water treatment method. The module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas. The module and the unit have excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed so that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenji WATARI, Satoshi Takeda
  • Patent number: 8075773
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda
  • Publication number: 20110210070
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji WATARI, Satoshi Takeda
  • Publication number: 20110120949
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji WATARI, Satoshi Takeda
  • Patent number: 7922902
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda
  • Patent number: 7316754
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a production apparatus for a hollow fiber membrane module without a risk of deteriorating characteristics of the hollow fiber membranes to be used, with the module case and the hollow fiber membranes bonded and fixed with a potting resin in a highly fluid-tight or airtight manner, and a production method thereof. A centrifugal type production apparatus (1) for the hollow fiber membrane module, for bonding and fixing at least one end part of the hollow fiber membrane stored in the module case and the module case with each other with the potting resin by utilizing a centrifugal force. The centrifugal force is applied by driving a centrifugal machine (11) while supporting an end part potting working part (3) of the hollow fiber membrane module (2) by a fixing jig (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Ide, Yoshihito Nakahara, Satoshi Suzuki, Kenji Watari, Hiroshi Tasaka
  • Publication number: 20070131605
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module, a hollow fiber membrane module unit using the hollow fiber membrane module, and a water treatment method using the module or the module unit enable the efficient contact of microorganisms on the surface of a membrane with a gas, the module and the unit having excellent durability. The hollow fiber membrane module is formed in such a manner that the end parts of sheet-form hollow fiber membranes are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the end face of the anchoring member on a side where the hollow fiber membranes open is formed in a substantially circular shape. The hollow fiber membrane module unit is formed in such a manner that a plurality of modules is disposed. The water treatment method is used to purify treated water with the microorganisms adhered onto the outer surfaces of the hollow fiber membranes by using the module or the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda
  • Publication number: 20050103423
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a production apparatus for a hollow fiber membrane module without a risk of deteriorating characteristics of the hollow fiber membranes to be used, with the module case and the hollow fiber membranes bonded and fixed with a potting resin in a highly fluid-tight or airtight manner, and a production method thereof. The object is a centrifugal type production apparatus (1) for the hollow fiber membrane module, for bonding and fixing at least one end part of the hollow fiber membrane stored in the module case and the module case with each other with the potting resin by utilizing a centrifugal force. The centrifugal force is applied by driving a centrifugal machine (11) while supporting an end part potting working part (3) of the hollow fiber membrane module (2) by a fixing jig (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. of 6-41, Konan 1-chome, Minato-ku
    Inventors: Masaru Ide, Yoshihito Nakahara, Satoshi Suzuki, Kenji Watari, Hiroshi Tasaka
  • Patent number: 6860922
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 ?m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 ?m, which is preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6858063
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 ?m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 ?m, which is preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6824261
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 &mgr;m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 &mgr;m, which is, preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6648945
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane module and potting material can be used for chemical deaeration in a semiconductor production process, in printers, in a liquid crystal sealing process or in a chemical production process. A hollow fiber membrane module 1 includes, as potting material 2, an epoxy resin cured product in which the weight change per unit surface area of a potting material test piece after immersing the test piece in a chemical for 6 months at room temperature is within the range of −20 to +20 mg/cm2, and as housing 4, a polyolefin in which the weight change per unit surface area of a test piece after immersing the test piece in a chemical for 6 months at room temperature is within the range of −20 to +20 mg/cm2, and the total metal content is 300 ppm or less. The module has a long service life when used for chemical treatment without leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Takeda, Osami Kato, Kenji Watari, Kenji Niikawa, Masamoto Uenishi, Hiroshi Tasaka
  • Publication number: 20020158000
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 &mgr;m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 &mgr;m, which is preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20020153318
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 &mgr;m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 &mgr;m, which is, preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20020148775
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 &mgr;m and a membrane thickness of 10 to 150 &mgr;m, which is preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. Dissolved gases present in an ink can be removed by passing the ink through the bores of hollow fibers comprising such a hollow fiber membrane, and evacuating the outer surface side of the hollow fibers. This method makes it possible not only to degas inks with a slight pressure loss, but also to degas inks stably even if pressure changes occur during degassing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Watari, Satoshi Takeda, Masumi Kobayashi, Makoto Uchida, Masamoto Uenishi, Noriaki Fukushima, Seiji Hayashi