Patents by Inventor Masahito Kityama

Masahito Kityama 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).

  • Process and apparatus for fragmenting biomaterials
    Patent number: 5610010
    Abstract: Described is an improved process for fragmenting a biomaterial and isolating and recovering a component thereof. The preferred improved process includes the step of performing the fragmentation by nebulizing a liquid medium containing the biomaterial. A preferred process for fragmenting isolated DNA includes the step of nebulizing a fluid containing the DNA. This preferred process provides randomness superior to prior known DNA fragmentation methods, as well as other important advantages. An improved nebulization device is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Indiana University Foundation
    Inventors: Stefan J. Surzycki, Masahito Kityama, Robert K. Togasaki