Patents by Inventor Masanobu Goto

Masanobu Goto 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: 20230292641
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by being a triploid plant with a cylindrical to club plant shape, alpha acids in cones of 15.1%, ratio of beta acids to alpha acids of 18.5%, humulene ratio to caryophyllene of 107%, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Seigi Kuji, Yutaka Itoga, Koichiro Koie, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yuto Furukawa, Masanobu Goto, Katsuyoshi Shimaoka
  • Publication number: 20230210036
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acids in cones of 8.7%, cohumulone ratio to alpha acids of 20.7%, myrcene ratio to total oil of 63.1% and a farnesene ratio to total oil of 2.9% as well as a fruit and flower flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Seigi Kuji, Yutaka Itoga, Koichiro Koie, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yuto Furukawa, Masanobu Goto, Katsuyoshi Shimaoka
  • Publication number: 20200100413
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acid content of 8.3%, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.58, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto, Seigi Kuji
  • Publication number: 20180098474
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, large bracts, and a fruity, tropical fruit flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Publication number: 20160192562
    Abstract: A new hops plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, alpha acid content of 7.4% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.5, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 33%, and a flowery, rose flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Publication number: 20160192560
    Abstract: A new hops plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, alpha acid content of 13.4% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.6, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 32%, and a flowery and fruity flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Publication number: 20160192561
    Abstract: A new hops plant particularly distinguished by having a conical plant shape, alpha acid content of 4.2% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 1.1, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 48%, and a fruity, grape and citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: 4090743
    Abstract: A fluid bearing for rotatably supporting a rotary shaft comprising a hydrodynamic bearing formed on a loaded side. A hydrostatic bearing is formed in axially juxtaposed relationship with the hydrodynamic bearing. An annular partition groove is formed between the hydrodynamic and hydrostatic bearings for supplying pressurized fluid from the hydrostatic bearing to the hydrodynamic bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1978
    Assignee: Toyoda-Koki Kabushiki-Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Toshio Tsujiuchi, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP9511
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hops, named Hokuto-Ace, is described, which matures rapidly, has excellent bitterness and aroma, and exhibits increased disease resistance, particularly toward downy mildew and gray mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Tokio Tanikoshi, Yasunori Arai, Yutaka Itoga, Masanobu Goto, Narushi Suda
  • Patent number: PP29237
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a conical plant shape, alpha acid content of 4.2% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 1.1, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 48%, and a fruity, grape and citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP29238
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, alpha acid content of 7.4% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.5, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 33%, and a flowery, rose flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP29576
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, alpha acid content of 13.4% in dry matter, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.6, a content of cohumulone to alpha acids of 32%, and a flowery and fruity flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP30067
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical plant shape, large bracts, and a fruity, tropical fruit flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Narushi Suda, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto
  • Patent number: PP32140
    Abstract: A new hop plant particularly distinguished by having a cylindrical to club plant shape, an alpha acid content of 8.3%, a ratio content of beta to alpha of 0.58, and a citrus flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Koichiro Koie, Yutaka Itoga, Mitsuhiro Uemoto, Yasunori Arai, Masanobu Goto, Seigi Kuji