Patents by Inventor Mamoru Imura

Mamoru Imura 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: 20170245674
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: MAMORU IMURA
  • Patent number: 9648975
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: IMURA INTERNATIONAL USA, INC.
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Patent number: 9215758
    Abstract: A temperature control interface for a stove top is provided. The temperature control interface includes a numerical temperature setting to which a temperature of an object heated on the stovetop will be regulated for a predetermined period of time. A method of cooking on a stovetop is provided in which a recipe includes a numerical temperature to which a cookware object should be regulated during cooking for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: IMURA INTERNATIONAL USA, INC.
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20140370176
    Abstract: A cookware object, system and method of cooking are provided. The cookware object includes raised ridges and recessed channels within a base of the object that is designed to hold water (or other liquid), and a lid to retain/promote steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Mamoru Imura, Michael Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140182460
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: MAMORU IMURA
  • Patent number: 8637797
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20130140292
    Abstract: A temperature control interface for a stove top is provided. The temperature control interface includes a numerical temperature setting to which a temperature of an object heated on the stovetop will be regulated for a predetermined period of time. A method of cooking on a stovetop is provided in which a recipe includes a numerical temperature to which a cookware object should be regulated during cooking for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Mamoru IMURA
  • Patent number: 8212189
    Abstract: A temperature control interface for a stove top is provided. The temperature control interface includes a numerical temperature setting to which a temperature of an object heated on the stovetop will be regulated. A method of cooking on a stovetop is provided in which a recipe includes a numerical temperature to which a cookware object should be regulated during cooking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Patent number: 7935914
    Abstract: A sealed cookware and servingware object, such as a pressure cooker, is provided. The object is temperature and pressure regulated using control technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and temperature sensors associated with the objects. In a first embodiment, the temperature sensor is at least partially embedded in the base of the object. In a second embodiment, the temperature sensor extends through a tunnel in a wall of the object and includes a sealing cap to cover the tunnel and prevent air and/or liquid from escaping the interior of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Patent number: 7906748
    Abstract: Induction heatable cookware and servingware items, and methods and coatings for making induction heatable items are provided. The items of the instant invention are made by applying a ferromagnetic coating to a nonmagnetic item. The ferromagnetic coating is made by grinding or pulverizing a ferromagnetic material, such as steel or iron, into a powder and mixing it with a suitable coating material for the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Patent number: 7875836
    Abstract: Components for use in a temperature controlled heatable object are provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a transmitter such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is encased in a protective overmolding and connected to the temperature sensor via a mineral insulated cable. An end cap containing a potting material (such as silicone or ceramic) is placed over the temperature sensor and laser welded to a sheathing of the mineral insulated cable. A potting material for use in a heatable object is also provided comprising a silicone-based material that is modified by adding bauxite to increase thermal conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventors: Mamoru Imura, Michael F. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070257028
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20070145034
    Abstract: A temperature control interface for a stove top is provided. The temperature control interface includes a numerical temperature setting to which a temperature of an object heated on the stovetop will be regulated. A method of cooking on a stovetop is provided in which a recipe includes a numerical temperature to which a cookware object should be regulated during cooking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: MAMORU IMURA
  • Patent number: 7157675
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Imura International U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20060118548
    Abstract: Induction heatable cookware and servingware items, and methods and coatings for making induction heatable items are provided. The items of the instant invention are made by applying a ferromagnetic coating to a nonmagnetic item. The ferromagnetic coating is made by grinding or pulverizing a ferromagnetic material, such as steel or iron, into a powder and mixing it with a suitable coating material for the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20060112834
    Abstract: A sealed cookware and servingware object, such as a pressure cooker, is provided. The object is temperature and pressure regulated using control technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and temperature sensors associated with the objects. In a first embodiment, the temperature sensor is at least partially embedded in the base of the object. In a second embodiment, the temperature sensor extends through a tunnel in a wall of the object and includes a sealing cap to cover the tunnel and prevent air and/or liquid from escaping the interior of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura
  • Publication number: 20050285735
    Abstract: Components for use in a temperature controlled heatable object are provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a transmitter such as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is encased in a protective overmolding and connected to the temperature sensor via a mineral insulated cable. An end cap containing a potting material (such as silicone or ceramic) is placed over the temperature sensor and laser welded to a sheathing of the mineral insulated cable. A potting material for use in a heatable object is also provided comprising a silicone-based material that is modified by adding bauxite to increase thermal conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Mamoru Imura, Michael Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050242086
    Abstract: A temperature controlled heatable object is provided in which a temperature sensor is connected to a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The RFID tag is located within the handle of the object, and the temperature sensor is placed in contact with the object. In a first embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is partially imbedded within the object via a notch located in the side of the object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a temperature sensor is imbedded within a tunnel drilled within the base of the object. In a third embodiment, a temperature sensor is imbedded between the bottom of the object and a slab attached to the bottom of the object. The sensor can be located in a slot formed in either the slab or the bottom or the object. Handles and receivers for mounting the handles to the temperature controllable objects are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventor: Mamoru Imura