Patents by Inventor Miki Takahashi
Miki Takahashi 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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Publication number: 20240102175Abstract: Corrosion inhibitors for hypochlorous acid aqueous solutions are provided and impart corrosion inhibiting effects of suppressing the generation of rust in contacted metal surfaces to hypochlorous acid aqueous solutions. Effective components of the corrosion inhibitors comprise only: an A component composed of (A1) a metal salt of formic acid and/or (A2) a metal salt of saturated carboxylic acid, wherein the number n of carbon atoms contained in the molecule is at least 2, the valence v of the acid is 1 or 2, and the value n/v obtained by dividing the number n of carbon atoms by the valence v of the carboxylic acid is 2-6; and a B component composed of a nonionic surfactant, wherein the mass ratio B/A of the B component to the A component in the effective component is 0.005-10.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: TOKUYAMA DENTAL CORPORATIONInventors: Miki HITOMI, Ayumi TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 11344625Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignees: Wako Filter Technology Co., Ltd., Teikyo UniversityInventors: Hiroki Kageshima, Akira Saito, Yoichi Murakami, Shigeru Abe, Kazumi Hayama, Miki Takahashi, Miho Abe
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Publication number: 20200360528Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Hiroki Kageshima, Akira Saito, Yoichi Murakami, Shigeru Abe, Kazumi Hayama, Miki Takahashi, Miho Abe
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Patent number: 10729779Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignees: Wako Filter Technology Co., Ltd., Teikyo UniversityInventors: Hiroki Kageshima, Akira Saito, Yoichi Murakami, Shigeru Abe, Kazumi Hayama, Miki Takahashi, Miho Abe
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Publication number: 20190022238Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Hiroki KAGESHIMA, Akira SAITO, Yoichi MURAKAMI, Shigeru ABE, Kazumi HAYAMA, Miki TAKAHASHI, Miho ABE
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Publication number: 20160346171Abstract: There are provided an oral composition and a confection that exhibit activity equivalent to or higher than that of a decanoic acid-containing composition, and a method for producing such an oral composition. The oral composition and the confection contain at least three ingredients: cinnamon, low molecular proanthocyanidin, and menthol. The method for producing, the oral composition includes the steps of: dissolving at least 0.2 to 1.0% by weight of low molecular proanthocyanidin in 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of at least one water-soluble solvent selected from glycerin or propylene glycol to form a solution; kneading at least 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of cinnamon and 0.1 to 0.4% by weight of menthol into sugar-free base dough to prepare candy- or gel-like kneaded dough; and mixing the solution with the kneaded dough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Shigeru Abe, Kazumi Hayama, Miki Takahashi, Motofumi Suzuki, Akinobu Kishi, Nobuya Sato, Taiji Matsukawa, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada, Kazuhisa Maeda
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Patent number: 9170243Abstract: A method for evaluating an odor generated when using a self-tanning agent, wherein at least one compound selected from pyrazine compounds represented by the following general formula (1) is used as an indicator substance: wherein R1 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group or an acetyl group, and R2, R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Masayuki Yabuki, Miki Takahashi
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Patent number: 8738827Abstract: An interface circuit provides communication between a memory card and a host device. The interface circuit includes first and second sets of pins and a control unit. The control unit enables the first set of pins and disables the second set of pins when transferring a first set of signals in a first mode via the first set of pins, and disables the first set of pins and enables the second set of pins when transferring a second set of signals in a second mode via the second set of pins. The control unit transfers a clock signal of the second set of signals by differential signaling in the second mode via a clock pin of the second set of pins. A signal transfer in the second mode is at a greater speed than a signal transfer in the first mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: O2Micro International Ltd.Inventor: Miki Takahashi
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Patent number: 8621258Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide devices and methods for operating two memory cards. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a host controller, a first socket in communication with the host controller, for receiving a first memory card and a second socket, and a second socket in communication with the host controller, for receiving a second memory card. The physical pin arrangement of the second socket is in an order reversed from the physical pin arrangement of the first socket. The host controller transmits power to the first memory card and cuts off power to the second memory card during a first time period, and cuts off power to the first memory card and transmits power to the second memory card during a second time period. The first socket and the second socket transmit and receive same set of data signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Maishi Electronic (Shanghai) Ltd.Inventors: Katsutoshi Akagi, Miki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20130210159Abstract: A method for evaluating an odor generated when using a self-tanning agent, wherein at least one compound selected from pyrazine compounds represented by the following general formula (1) is used as an indicator substance: wherein R1 represents a methyl group, an ethyl group or an acetyl group, and R2, R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Masayuki Yabuki, Miki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20130024712Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide devices and methods for operating two memory cards. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a host controller, a first socket in communication with the host controller, for receiving a first memory card and a second socket, and a second socket in communication with the host controller, for receiving a second memory card. The physical pin arrangement of the second socket is in an order reversed from the physical pin arrangement of the first socket. The host controller transmits power to the first memory card and cuts off power to the second memory card during a first time period, and cuts off power to the first memory card and transmits power to the second memory card during a second time period. The first socket and the second socket transmit and receive same set of data signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: O2MICRO, INC.Inventors: Katsutoshi Akagi, Miki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20130024585Abstract: An interface circuit provides communication between a memory card and a host device. The interface circuit includes first and second sets of pins and a control unit. The control unit enables the first set of pins and disables the second set of pins when transferring a first set of signals in a first mode via the first set of pins, and disables the first set of pins and enables the second set of pins when transferring a second set of signals in a second mode via the second set of pins. The control unit transfers a clock signal of the second set of signals by differential signaling in the second mode via a clock pin of the second set of pins. A signal transfer in the second mode is at a greater speed than a signal transfer in the first mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: O2Micro, Inc.Inventor: Miki Takahashi
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Patent number: 7441883Abstract: A process for producing an inkjet ink composition is provided and includes dispersion-treating a coloring material in a non-aqueous solvent with a dispersant having no coloring material-dispersing property, the coloring material being covered with a resin insoluble in the non-aqueous solvent. An inkjet ink composition produced by the production process is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Naonori Makino, Miki Takahashi, Yuuichi Hayata
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Patent number: 7354625Abstract: The invention provides a gas barrier film having a support including a hydrophilic surface or a non-ionic hydrophobic surface on which a graft polymer chain having a polar group is present, and an inorganic thin film formed on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventors: Koichi Kawamura, Takeyoshi Kano, Miki Takahashi
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Patent number: 7306893Abstract: An image recording material of the present invention comprises an anodized aluminum support, an intermediate layer containing a polymer having a carboxylic acid group in a side chain thereof and formed on the aluminum support, and a photosensitive layer containing at least 50% by weight or more of novolak type phenol resin and a photothermal conversion agent and recordable by IR laser beam. A planographic printing plate excellent in printing durability can be obtained by subjecting the image recording material imagewise to IR laser exposure treatment and to development treatment, and then heating the image recording material at 150 to 300° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Ikuo Kawauchi, Miki Takahashi, Masako Imai
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Publication number: 20060139427Abstract: A process for producing an inkjet ink composition is provided and includes dispersion-treating a coloring material in a non-aqueous solvent with a dispersant having no coloring material-dispersing property, the coloring material being covered with a resin insoluble in the non-aqueous solvent. An inkjet ink composition produced by the production process is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Naonori Makino, Miki Takahashi, Yuuichi Hayata
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Patent number: 7045276Abstract: The invention provides a hydrophilic member precursor having a hydrophilic surface that is formed by contacting a hydrophobic polymer-containing layer formed on a substrate with a composition that contains a polymerizing group-having hydrophilic polymer followed by applying energy thereto to thereby directly chemically bond the polymerizing group-having hydrophilic polymer to the hydrophobic polymer-containing layer. The invention also provides a hydrophilic member from the hydrophilic member precursor, as well as a pattern forming material, a support for planographic printing plates, and a planographic printing plate precursor.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Miki Takahashi, Koichi Kawamura
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Patent number: 7045272Abstract: A negative planographic printing plate precursor includes a negative recording layer on a support. The support has a hydrophilic surface with hydrophilic graft polymer chains present therein. The negative recording layer contains a radical generator, a radical-polymerizing compound, and a photo-thermal converting agent. Preferably, the hydrophilic graft polymer chains are directly bonded to the support surface or to an intermediate layer formed on the support surface, or are introduced into a crosslinked polymer film structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Kawamura, Sumiaki Yamasaki, Miki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20060063857Abstract: An ink composition for inkjet recording is provided and includes a dispersion medium and charged particles containing a coloring material and a coating agent, the coating agent including at least one graft or block polymer having a polymer segment containing at least a specific repeating unit having an amino group or a quaternary ammonium salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventor: Miki Takahashi
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Patent number: 6951171Abstract: The present invention relates to a planographic printing plate precursor comprising a substrate comprising a hydrophilic surface having disposed thereon a heat-sensitive layer containing a thermoplastic particulate polymer having functional groups capable of interacting with the hydrophilic surface. Preferably, hydrophilic graft polymer chains are present on the hydrophilic surface of the substrate. The present invention further relates to a planographic printing plate precursor comprising a substrate comprising a hydrophilic surface having disposed thereon a heat-sensitive layer comprising microcapsules comprising a compound having functional groups capable of interacting with the hydrophilic surface. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of printing with the planographic printing plate precursors.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidekazu Oohashi, Koichi Kawamura, Miki Takahashi