Patents by Inventor Mitsunobu Kitani

Mitsunobu Kitani 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).

  • Koji production system
    Patent number: 5690020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a koji production system capable of finely adjusting the water content of koji rice grains, comprising arranging a cooling and dehumidifying chamber and heating system 8 by means of a heat-pump process with a freezing cycle arranged in aerated circuit 5, in combination with heater H. In accordance with the present invention, koji can be produced at a large amount or at an extremely small amount, depending on the demand, and additionally, koji of various qualities such as high-quality koji for producing high-grade sake can be produced efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignees: Masanobu Kitani, Hakuyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanobu Kitani, Mitsunobu Kitani, Haruhiko Kitani