Patents by Inventor Satoko Yamahira

Satoko Yamahira 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).

  • Fermented tea beverage and tea beverage
    Patent number: 8182849
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tea-based fermentation beverage comprising a tea-based fermentation liquid with at least one species of lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and Lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065), and a tea beverage comprising at least one species of lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and Lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rieko Endo, Po Sheng Wu, Satoko Yamahira, Masamichi Toba, Hiroshi Okamatsu
  • Lactic acid bacteria capable of stimulating mucosal immunity
    Patent number: 7842495
    Abstract: The invention provides lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065), and compositions containing the bacteria, the compositions being capable of stimulating mucosal immunity, and more specifically, the compositions in the form of foods or beverages or pharmaceutical products. The lactic acid bacteria and compositions containing the bacteria are capable of providing excellent mucosal immunostimulation effects and are useful for reinforcing the host defense system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoko Yamahira, Masamichi Toba, Hiroshi Okamatsu
  • Fermented Tea Beverage and Tea Beverage
    Publication number: 20100159072
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tea-based fermentation beverage comprising a tea-based fermentation liquid with at least one species of lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and Lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065), and a tea beverage comprising at least one species of lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and Lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rieko Endo, Po Sheng Wu, Satoko Yamahira, Masamichi Toba, Hiroshi Okamatsu
  • Lactic acid bacteria capable of stimulating mucosal immunity
    Publication number: 20060182727
    Abstract: The invention provides lactic acid bacteria selected from the group consisting of lactobacillus ONRIC b0239 (FERM BP-10064) and lactobacillus ONRIC b0240 (FERM BP-10065), and compositions containing the bacteria, the compositions being capable of stimulating mucosal immunity, and more specifically, the compositions in the form of foods or beverages or pharmaceutical products. The lactic acid bacteria and compositions containing the bacteria are capable of providing excellent mucosal immunostimulation effects and are useful for reinforcing the host defense system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Satoko Yamahira, Masamichi Toba, Hiroshi Okamatsu