Patents by Inventor Shigeo Makimura

Shigeo Makimura 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).

  • Patent number: 5318731
    Abstract: In a humidifier, its humidifier body is formed as follows: A plurality of ribs 3 made of a flexible material are fixedly adhered to the inner surface 1a of a tubular film structure 1 made of a moisture permeable film 2 in such a manner that the ribs are extended in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the tubular film structure, and the tubular film structures 1 and spacer boards 4 adapted to form spaces outside the tubular film structures into which air is supplied, are alternately laid one on another. Whereby, it is provided a humidifier which is excellent in water supply characteristic, high in humidification, and low in air resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hisao Yokoya, Kenzo Takahashi, Shigeo Makimura