Patents by Inventor Syoji Yokochi

Syoji Yokochi 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).

  • Glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives
    Patent number: 5356880
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel glycoside which contains as the aglycon a 4-(substituted phenyl)piperazine-1-yl derivative of glycyrrhetinic acid and 11-deoxo-glycyrrhetinic acid or their derivative as well as a composition for the treatment of virus infection, which contains these compounds as a main active component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayasu Kurono, Yoshiro Ishiwata, Syoji Yokochi, Kyoichi Asano, Takahiko Mitani, Takuji Kakigami, Noriyuki Iwata, Kougaku Isogawa, Yutaka Baba, Hiroyuki Ohwaki, Kiichi Sawai, Hiromoto Kimura, Masato Fukushima, Ryoichi Unno, Tamaki Ohtuka
  • Binder-free orally administrable tablet containing 3-oxygermylpropionic acid
    Patent number: 5279835
    Abstract: A 3-oxygermylpropionic acid preparation is provided, which activates the action of 3-oxygermylpropionic acid having the general formula:[(O.sub.1/2).sub.3 GeCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 COOH]n wherein n=an integer of at least 1 and is readily solubilized and disintegrated in vivo. The present preparation is manufactured by compression-molding at high pressure a composition comprising 3-oxygermylpropionic acid and two or more low-molecular substance of high solubility in water. The low-molecular substances are selected from the group consisting of white sugar, sorbitol, fructose, sucrose, glucose, lactose, mannitol and sodium chloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiichi Sawai, Masayasu Kurono, Takahiko Mitani, Yasuaki Kondo, Makoto Sato, Yoshiro Ishiwata, Syoji Yokochi, Toshiyuki Kouzaki
  • Composition for enhancing biosynthesis of interferon
    Patent number: 5260056
    Abstract: An organic germanium compound to be effectively used for curing AIDS or making AIDS asymtomatic in various forms is expressed by the following rational formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 1 or 2 or more, is in the form of a white acicular or needle crystal, shows a solubility of 1.570/100 ml in water at 25.degree. C. and exhibits a melting (decomposition) point of 240.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiichi Sawai, Masayasu Kurono, Takahiko Mitani, Naohisa Ninomiya, Yoshiro Ishiwata, Syoji Yokochi, Kyoichi Asano, Kaneo Yamada, Masashi Taki, Takashi Meguro, Mikio Minamitani, Takao Matumoto, Yuichi Shiokawa