Patents by Inventor Mieko Katoh

Mieko Katoh 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).

  • Automated pipe connection apparatus
    Patent number: 5927318
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automated pipe connection apparatus having an automated connection apparatus main body (1) capable of performing automated change-over between a group of pipelines and another group of pipelines, a washing/sterilizing utility block (2), and a drainage block (3). In particular, the automated pipe connection apparatus is provided with caps (111,112,114,115) for preventing intrusion of sundry bacteria into couplers (A1,A2,B1,B2) on standby and for performing washing and/or sterilization operation and also with washing- and/or sterilizing-purpose couplers (AWL,BWL).The apparatus according to this invention is superior in the operability for washing and sterilization and in the prevention of intrusion of sundry bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Toyo Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Ishibashi, Mieko Katoh, Kazumi Shima