Patents by Inventor Kimio Tamiya

Kimio Tamiya 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).

  • Preparation-at-use device comprising pre-formed hydrogel product
    Patent number: 8353399
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • Preparation-At-Use Device Comprising Pre-Formed Hydrogel Product
    Publication number: 20120041396
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • Preparation-at-use device comprising pre-formed hydrogel product
    Patent number: 8066117
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • PREPARATION-AT-USE DEVICE COMPRISING PRE-FORMED HYDROGEL PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20110056943
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Akihiro UEDA, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • Preparation-at-use device comprising pre-formed hydrogel product
    Patent number: 7854938
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter and Gamble Company
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto
  • Preparation-at-use device comprising pre-formed hydrogel product
    Publication number: 20040253313
    Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation-at-use device comprising: (1) a pre-formed hydrogel component packaged in a first compartment; the pre-formed hydrogel component comprising a gelling agent and a solvent; and (2) a benefit component packaged in a second compartment; the benefit component comprising at least one compound that is unstable when contacted with the pre-formed hydrogel component; wherein the first and second compartments are separately packaged prior to use, and wherein the device comprises means for contacting the pre-formed hydrogel component and benefit component upon use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Akihiro Ueda, Koishiro Masuda, Kimio Tamiya, Haruhiko Kajimoto, Masahiko Ishimoto