Patents by Inventor Mariko Okamoto
Mariko Okamoto 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: 12138340Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion comprising an oily phase and an aqueous phase, comprising: (a) at least one oil; (b) at least one organic lipophilic gelling agent; (c) at least one pigment coated with isopropyl titanium triisostearate; and (d) water; wherein the amount of the (b) lipophilic gelling agent is greater than 0% by weight and less than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and the amount of the aqueous phase is at least 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Kazunori Ogami, Mariko Okamoto
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Patent number: 11771631Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, for example the skin such as that of the face, comprising: (i) at least one moisturizer; (ii) at least one film-forming polymer; and (iii) a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. “Long-lasting” effects of a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance comprising at least one moisturizer without creating any dry feeling can be achieved by using both a film-forming polymer and a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Mariko Okamoto, Tomofumi Yoshida, Yuka Kamidoi
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Publication number: 20230225958Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion comprising an oily phase and an aqueous phase, comprising: (a) at least one oil; (b) at least one organic lipophilic gelling agent; (c) at least one pigment coated with isopropyl titanium triisostearate; and (d) water; wherein the amount of the (b) lipophilic gelling agent is greater than 0% by weight and less than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, and the amount of the aqueous phase is at least 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Kazunori OGAMI, Mariko OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20210386783Abstract: The prevent invention provides an activated T cell in which the expression of an immune checkpoint molecule is suppressed, a method for producing the T cell, and a method for screening for a substance that can be used in the production of the T cell. Specifically, the prevent invention includes, as solving means, a method for producing or inducing a T cell in which the expression of an immune checkpoint molecule is not induced, the method comprising reducing or losing the function of UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) or ganglioside in a T cell, and a T cell produced or induced by the aforementioned method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicants: SCHOOL CORPORATION, AZABU VETERINARY MEDICINE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, TELLA, INC.Inventors: Tadashi YAMASHITA, Masaki NAGANE, Teruo IKEDA, Shoichiro MIYATAKE, Mariko OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20210007955Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, for example the skin such as that of the face, comprising: (i) at least one moisturizer; (ii) at least one film-forming polymer; and (iii) a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. “Long-lasting” effects of a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance comprising at least one moisturizer without creating any dry feeling can be achieved by using both a film-forming polymer and a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Mariko OKAMOTO, Tomofumi YOSHIDA, Yuka KAMIDOI
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Publication number: 20180369095Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, for example the skin such as that of the face, comprising: (i) at least one moisturizer; (ii) at least one film-forming polymer; and (iii) a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. “Long-lasting” effects of a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance comprising at least one moisturizer without creating any dry feeling can be achieved by using both a film-forming polymer and a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2014Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Mariko OKAMOTO, Tomofumi YOSHIDA, Yuka KAMIDOI
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Patent number: 9887424Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in a surface region within a predetermined distance from the interface between the barrier layer and the cathode active layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.Inventors: Ayano Kobayashi, Makoto Ohmori, Mariko Okamoto
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Patent number: 9882221Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in an inner region separated respectively from the interface and the interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.Inventors: Ayano Kobayashi, Makoto Ohmori, Mariko Okamoto
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Patent number: 9882220Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in an interface region within a predetermined distance from the interface between the cathode current collecting layer and the cathode active layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.Inventors: Ayano Kobayashi, Makoto Ohmori, Mariko Okamoto
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Publication number: 20150004524Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in an inner region separated respectively from the interface and the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Ayano KOBAYASHI, Makoto OHMORI, Mariko OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20150004525Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in a surface region within a predetermined distance from the interface between the barrier layer and the cathode active layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Ayano KOBAYASHI, Makoto OHMORI, Mariko OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20150004523Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a solid electrolyte layer, a barrier layer, and a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collecting layer and a cathode active layer. The cathode active layer includes a plurality of micro-cracks in an interface region within a predetermined distance from the interface between the cathode current collecting layer and the cathode active layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Ayano KOBAYASHI, Makoto OHMORI, Mariko OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20140098423Abstract: An ornamental display capable of improving the three-dimensionality of an enlarged virtual image group is provided. In the ornamental display 1, an image element pattern 20 constituted by two-dimensionally arranging a plurality of image elements 21 on a back surface of a transparent material 10 such as an acrylic board using transparent ink, and a light collecting element pattern 30 constituted by two-dimensionally arranging a plurality of convex lens-shaped light collecting elements 31 on the surface of the transparent material 10 are formed. The ornamental display 1 is characterized in that the light collecting element pattern 30 is formed so that the array pitch of the adjacent light collecting elements 31 gradually and continuously changes, thereby displaying an enlarged image of image elements 21 above the transparent material 10 while gradually and continuously changing the height thereof, constituting a three-dimensional enlarged virtual image group Z1 having a curved surface as a whole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: MINOSHOJI CO.,LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Uchimoto, Mariko Okamoto
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Publication number: 20110269125Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of testing for allergic diseases and methods for screening candidate compounds as therapeutic agents for allergic diseases. In particular the present invention provides genetic markers useful for the prediction of an individual's susceptibility to and/or the molecular diagnosis of atopic diseases such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Mark Bix, Mariko Okamoto, Masato Kubo, Melanie Van Stry
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Publication number: 20070183998Abstract: The present invention relates a cosmetic composition comprising: at least one pigment comprising: an elongated core, a red organic colorant coating at least partially the core, and at least one binder between the core and the organic colorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Takahiro Suzuki, Toshiyuki Kani, Mariko Okamoto
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Patent number: 7226952Abstract: A gel composition and cosmetic composition and the like that can excel in pigment and/or filler uniformity and stability and can have a good outer appearance even when further comprising a relatively large amount of pigments. A gel composition is formed by combining at least one ingredient chosen from pigments and fillers, wherein the at least one ingredient has been surface-treated by at least one water-repellent oil-repellent agent, and at least one gelling agent comprising at least one polyacrylamide-based polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Mariko Okamoto, Tatsunari Goto, Jean-François Nadaud
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Publication number: 20050175570Abstract: A preferred invention composition contains: (A) at least one semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point of at least 50° C., preferably 50-120° C., more preferably 50-70° C.; (B) at least one polyvinylpyrrolidone/?-olefin copolymer having a melting point of at least 50° C., preferably 50-120° C., more preferably 50-70° C.; and (C) an oil phase containing at least one non-volatile oil, and exists in the form of a paste or cream at 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Mika Inoue, Noriko Kawashima, Mariko Okamoto
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Patent number: 5929941Abstract: A television receiver includes a broadcasting wave receiving section, image displaying and sound producing sections which operatively and respectively treat video and audio signals issued from the broadcasting wave receiving section, and a control section which controls the broadcasting wave receiving section, the image displaying section and the sound producing section.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro Tsuchiya, Mariko Okamoto, Sumio Baba