Patents by Inventor Kentaro Watanabe
Kentaro Watanabe 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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Publication number: 20230109696Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition wherein the coating composition comprises the following components (A) and (B): (A) an emulsion of a silicone acrylic copolymer resin having a glass transition temperature of 0° C. or higher and being a copolymer of 40 to 90 parts by mass of (a1) a polyorganosiloxane represented by the formula (1) with 10 to 60 parts by mass of (a2) a methacrylic acid ester monomer, provided that a total amount of components (a1) and (a2) is 100 parts by mass; the emulsion being in an amount of 5 to 80 parts by mass as a solid content, and (B) a metal oxide in an amount of 20 to 95 parts by mass, provided that a total mass of the solid content of component (A) and component (B) is 100 parts by mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Koji Yamazaki, Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20230097696Abstract: There is provided a technology that assists intermediation between a developer and a user prior to the development of a solution product. A server includes: an invitation/application management unit that performs use invitation using the solution product on the market place based on invitation information registered beforehand in the developer, that accepts an application by the user to the use invitation, and that sets a utilization project of the solution product by the user; a development influence degree calculation unit that calculates a development influence degree of the solution product on the utilization project; and a contract condition decision unit that decides a contract condition between the developer and the user based on the development influence degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventor: Kentaro WATANABE
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Patent number: 11608538Abstract: The present invention provides a coating agent for leather, the coating agent containing: in terms of solid content ratio, (I) an aqueous urethane resin; (II) a matting agent; and (III) a silicone acryl graft copolymer resin emulsion in which the weight ratio of a polyorganosiloxane represented by a specified formula relative to acrylic ester units or methacrylic ester units is 50:50 to 90:10, and a leather on which a coating by the coating agent for leather is formed. This coating agent for leather has exceptional wear resistance and anti-fouling properties, and a leather on which a coating by the coating agent is formed can maintain a high-quality external appearance and high wear resistance.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: NISSIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20230062877Abstract: A generation unit that generates a user interface in which a user is allowed to select an incentive associated with a solution; a storage unit that stores information indicating an incentive, associated with a solution, selected by a user in a user interface generated by the generation unit, information indicating the solution, and information indicating the user in association with each other; an execution unit that monitors whether an application related to a solution is available and executes a process related to an incentive associated with a solution of the available application; and an output unit that outputs a fact that the process related to the incentive is executed by the execution unit are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Yusuke ARAI, Yoji OZAWA, Kentaro WATANABE, Shin TEZUKA
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Patent number: 11570352Abstract: An imaging apparatus is configured to detect a plurality of portions of a subject from a captured image. The imaging apparatus is configured to set a region that is related to a detection region of the subject as a related region, and to set an arbitrary region in the image as a search region. In a case where the search region overlaps with at least one of a detection region or a related region of the subject, even if the related region is a region that does not include the detection region, the search region is configured to be set as an AF (autofocus) target region, and AF target region notification processing is executed.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kentaro Watanabe
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Patent number: 11561167Abstract: Provided is a liquid sensor that can more accurately detect the state of a liquid. The liquid sensor includes a light emitting element, an optical waveguide, a light receiving element, and a detection circuit. The light receiving element is configured to receive light that was emitted by the light emitting element and passed through the optical waveguide. The detection circuit is configured to detect output of the light receiving element. The optical waveguide includes a first pillar portion that extends straight and a second pillar portion that extends straight. The second pillar portion is provided at a position opposing the first pillar portion. A space for liquid is formed between the first pillar portion and the second pillar portion. The first pillar portion includes a first end surface that faces the light emitting element, and a second end surface that is tilted relative to the first end surface and reflects light toward the second pillar portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira Nakatsu, Kentaro Watanabe
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Patent number: 11525032Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, an organic fluorine compound is represented by a general formula (R-?-E-CH2-A-CH2-E?)n-??-G??(1B) (where n is an integer of 2 to 5, A is a divalent perfluoropolyether group, ? is an arylene group or a single bond, R is an alkenyl group or an alkynyl group, and E and E? are each independently an ether bond or an ester bond or a group that is represented by a chemical formula —O—CH2CH(OH)CH2O— ?? is a group in which n+1 hydrogen atoms are separated from benzene, G is an organic group containing a fullerene skeleton, the n number of groups each of which is represented by a general formula R-?-E-CH2-A-CH2-E?- may be the same or different, and at least one ? among the n number of ? is an arylene group).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Kentaro Watanabe, Yasuyuki Ueda, Kenzo Hanawa
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Publication number: 20220384685Abstract: A light-emitting element includes: a substrate; a semiconductor layered body including: a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, wherein a portion of the first semiconductor layer is exposed from the active layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode disposed on the exposed portion of the first semiconductor layer and electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; a second electrode disposed on the second semiconductor layer; a first insulating layer covering the first electrode and the second electrode and having a first opening above the first electrode and a second opening above the second electrode; a first pad electrode disposed on the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the first electrode through the first opening; and a second pad electrode disposed on the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the second electrode through the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventor: Kentaro WATANABE
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Patent number: 11482858Abstract: In general, according to one embodiment, a protection circuit includes first and second power lines, first and second controllers, a first transistor, and a detector. The first controller includes a first resistor element, a capacitor, first, second, and third inverters. The second controller includes third transistor. One end of the third transistor is coupled to the second power line. The other end of the third transistor is coupled to each of the output end of the first inverter and the input end of the second inverter.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATIONInventor: Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20220294957Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor unit that includes a fixed unit and a movable unit movable relative to the fixed unit, and a duct unit configured to form an air channel. The movable unit includes an image sensor and a heat exchanger. At least part of the heat exchanger is inserted inside the duct unit through an opening of the duct unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Takafumi Iwasaki, Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20220275134Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl acetate-silicone copolymer resin obtained by graft polymerization of vinyl acetate (B) onto an organopolysiloxane (A) represented by a specific general formula, wherein a weight ratio of the organopolysiloxane (A) to the vinyl acetate (B) is (A):(B)=10:90 to 95:5, a method for producing the same, and a vinyl acetate-silicone copolymer resin composition. The vinyl acetate-silicone copolymer resin of the present invention has slidability, substrate adhesiveness, and organic solvent solubility, and is suitably used for coating agents for various substrates, adhesive agents, exterior and interior paints for structures and building materials and the like, and cosmetics and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koki Uchida, Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20220279132Abstract: An imaging apparatus is configured to detect a plurality of portions of a subject from a captured image. The imaging apparatus is configured to set a region that is related to a detection region of the subject as a related region, and to set an arbitrary region in the image as a search region. In a case where the search region overlaps with at least one of a detection region or a related region of the subject, even if the related region is a region that does not include the detection region, the search region is configured to be set as an AF (autofocus) target region, and AF target region notification processing is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventor: Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20220270399Abstract: An imaging device detects a plurality of parts of a subject from a captured image. Head detection, eye detection, and trunk detection are performed and each detection result is acquired. The imaging device performs a process of associating a plurality of acquired detection results. If a head detection region associated with a trunk detection region is already selected as an AF target and the head detection region is not acquired in a next detection process, the imaging device performs a process of determining the trunk detection region associated with the head detection region as the AF target.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventor: Kentaro Watanabe
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Publication number: 20220243092Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a coating composition for outer walls and building exteriors, which gives a substrate water repellency, water resistance, rain streak stain resistance, stain resistance, and weather resistance; and an article, a building material for outer walls and building exteriors, each having a coating formed from the aforesaid coating composition. The present invention provides a coating composition for an outer wall or exterior of building, wherein the coating composition comprises the following components (A) to (D): (A) an emulsion of a silicone acrylic copolymer resin which is a copolymer of 60 to 99 parts by mass of (a1) a polyorganosiloxane represented by the formula (1) and 1 to 40 parts by mass of (a2) an acrylic acid ester monomer and/or a methacrylic acid ester monomer, provided that a total amount of components (a1) and (a2) is 100 parts by mass, the emulsion being in an amount of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kentaro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20220242378Abstract: A braking control system includes control circuitry configured to control first and second brakes in a vehicle. The control circuitry is configured to calculate a target braking force in accordance with the operation amount of a brake pedal by a driver, determine a first braking force and a second braking force based on the target braking force, and control each of the first and second brakes such that each of the determined braking forces is generated in the vehicle. The first and second braking forces are determined such that a sum of the first and second braking forces becomes the target braking force and a pitch behavior specified by a preset pitch behavior model occurs in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Mazda Motor CorporationInventors: Akira HASHIZAKA, Masahiro NAGOSHI, Norihira WAKAYAMA, Shinichi KAIHARA, Masakazu TAKADA, Kentaro WATANABE, Yuji NAKANO, Hirotaka MOCHIZUKI, Akira TSUDA, Naoki TSUKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20220235228Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a coating composition which gives a substrate excellent feel, abrasion resistance, stain resistance, flame retardancy, and weather resistance; and an article, furniture and a building interior material having a coating formed from the aforesaid coating composition. The present invention provides a coating composition comprising the following components (A) to (D): (A) an emulsion of a silicone acrylic copolymer resin which is a copolymer of 60 to 99 parts by mass of (a1) a polyorganosiloxane represented by the formula (1) and 1 to 40 parts by mass of (a2) an acrylic acid ester monomer and/or a methacrylic acid ester monomer, provided that a total amount of components (a1) and (a2) is 100 parts by mass, the emulsion being in an amount of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kentaro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20220155128Abstract: Provided is a liquid sensor or the like that is relatively easy to manufacture. The liquid sensor includes a light emitting element, an optical waveguide, a light receiving element, and a detection circuit. The optical waveguide includes a first pillar portion, a first metal plate, a second pillar portion, and a second metal plate. The first metal plate is embedded in the first pillar portion. The second pillar portion is provided at a position opposing the first pillar portion. The second metal plate is embedded in the second pillar portion. A space for liquid is formed between the first pillar portion and the second pillar portion. The first pillar portion includes a first end surface that faces the light emitting element. The first metal plate includes a first reflecting portion that is tilted relative to the first end surface and reflects light toward the second pillar portion. The second pillar portion includes a second end surface that faces the light receiving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira NAKATSU, Kentaro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20220155219Abstract: Provided is a liquid sensor that can more accurately detect the state of a liquid. The liquid sensor includes a light emitting element, an optical waveguide, a light receiving element, and a detection circuit. The light receiving element is configured to receive light that was emitted by the light emitting element and passed through the optical waveguide. The detection circuit is configured to detect output of the light receiving element. The optical waveguide includes a first pillar portion that extends straight and a second pillar portion that extends straight. The second pillar portion is provided at a position opposing the first pillar portion. A space for liquid is formed between the first pillar portion and the second pillar portion. The first pillar portion includes a first end surface that faces the light emitting element, and a second end surface that is tilted relative to the first end surface and reflects light toward the second pillar portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira NAKATSU, Kentaro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20220142890Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion comprising a cosmetic pigment, which aqueous dispersion is stable with time, capable of forming a film with sufficient water resistance (water repellency), and provides a stable cosmetic preparation which does not cause caking; and a method for preparing the aqueous dispersion. The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion of a cosmetic pigment, water and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose phthalate, wherein the cosmetic pigment is surface-silylated with an alkyltrialkoxysilane. The present invention further provides a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion containing the cosmetic pigment having a surface-silylated with an alkyltrialkoxysilane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: NISSIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kentaro WATANABE
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Publication number: 20220133605Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an aqueous dispersion for cosmetics comprising black iron oxide, which has excellent dispersion stability, scarcely causes clogging to a pen type container for a long period of time, achieves good color development as a liquid cosmetic, and is capable of imparting the resulting film with water resistance. The other purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid cosmetic comprising the aqueous dispersion. The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a black iron oxide, water and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose phthalate, wherein the black iron oxide is surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane. The present invention further provides a method for preparing an aqueous dispersion containing the black iron oxide having a surface-silylated with an alkyltriethoxysilane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicants: JO COSMETICS CO., LTD., NISSIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shogo KATO, Kentaro WATANABE