Patents by Inventor Taiji Matsukawa
Taiji Matsukawa 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: 20240032570Abstract: A solid food including 90 mass % or more of a water-soluble component, wherein the water-soluble component includes 60 mass % or more of carbohydrates when the mass of the solid food is 100 mass %, the solid food has a porosity of 17-35% (inclusive), and the solid food disintegrates in 5-65 seconds (inclusive) according to disintegration testing using an oral fast-disintegration measurement device; and a method for manufacturing a solid food, including steps for obtaining raw material granules using a raw material that includes a carbohydrate and a binder liquid, drying the raw material granules in an environment at a temperature of 10-60° C. (inclusive) to obtain dry granules, compressing the dry granules to obtain a solid compressed article, moistening the solid compressed article to obtain a moistened compressed article, and drying the moistened compressed article in an environment at a temperature of 10-60° C. (inclusive) to obtain a dry compressed article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD., YUMEMIKOUBOU CO., LTD.Inventors: Taiji MATSUKAWA, Yasumasa YAMADA, Fumito KUBOTA
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Patent number: 11242476Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin adhesive that exhibits low shrinkage and excellent adhesiveness. The epoxy resin adhesive includes (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, and (C) a particulate polyolefin-based resin having a volume average particle size of 1 to 25 ?m, wherein the particulate polyolefin-based resin is spherical, and wherein the particulate polyolefin-based resin is present in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the epoxy resin.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Masafumi Okamoto, Norihiro Sugihara, Taiji Matsukawa
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Patent number: 10066337Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fiber treatment agent that is capable of forming on fibers a film that has excellent water resistance and excellent adhesion to a matrix resin. The present invention provides a fiber treatment agent comprising an aqueous medium, a water-insoluble polyamide dispersed in the aqueous medium, and a water-soluble polyamide that is present in an amount of 2 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the water-insoluble polyamide.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Taiji Matsukawa, Hirotsugu Kawata
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Patent number: 9757332Abstract: This invention relates to a gel-like composition in which ubiquinol is dispersed and stabilized in a gel and which contains 0.2 to 5% by weight of ubiquinol, 5 to 15% by weight of gelatin, 55 to 80% by weight of carbohydrate and/or water-soluble dietary fiber, and 9 to 18% by weight of water, and further contains ascorbic acid and/or gallate type catechin.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinsuke Kitanaka, Yoshimi Haza, Satoshi Doi, Yasuhiro Shinka, Nobuya Sato, Akinobu Kishi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Patent number: 9695298Abstract: A chlorosulfonated polyethylene latex, which is safe for living bodies and the environment and can be used as a latex component in a resorcin-formalin-latex adhesive, contains an aqueous dispersion medium, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and an emulsifying agent of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate of formula (I) below and a fatty acid salt. The latex is excellent in standing stability and mechanical stability. In formula (I), R1, R2, n, and M represent an alkyl group of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, hydrogen or a methyl group, an integer of 2 to 40, and an alkali metal, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Hiromasa Miyazaki, Taiji Matsukawa
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Publication number: 20160355711Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy resin adhesive that exhibits low shrinkage and excellent adhesiveness. The epoxy resin adhesive includes (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, and (C) a particulate polyolefin-based resin having a volume average particle size of 1 to 25 ?m, wherein the particulate polyolefin-based resin is spherical, and wherein the particulate polyolefin-based resin is present in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the epoxy resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Masafumi OKAMOTO, Norihiro SUGIHARA, Taiji MATSUKAWA
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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: 9340477Abstract: A process for producing a hydroxystilbene derivative represented by formula (1) (wherein X1-X4 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms; Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, or a group represented by the formula (2) (wherein X5 and X6 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms); and Z1 and Z2 may be the same as or different from each other; wherein X1-X6 may be the same as or different from one another), which is characterized by heating a 4-hydroxycinnamic acid compound and a hydroxystilbene compound in the presence of a metal salt.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Akinobu Kishi, Satoshi Doi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Publication number: 20160089332Abstract: This invention relates to a gel-like composition in which ubiquinol is dispersed and stabilized in a gel and which contains 0.2 to 5% by weight of ubiquinol, 5 to 15% by weight of gelatin, 55 to 80% by weight of carbohydrate and/or water-soluble dietary fiber, and 9 to 18% by weight of water, and further contains ascorbic acid and/or gallate type catechin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinsuke KITANAKA, Yoshimi HAZA, Satoshi DOI, Yasuhiro SHINKA, Nobuya SATO, Akinobu KISHI, Taiji MATSUKAWA, Takeki MATSUI, Yasumasa YAMADA, Ichiro YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160053227Abstract: This invention relates to an agent for inducing differentiation of white adipocytes into brown-like adipocytes comprising a compound which is a cyclization reaction product of a hydroxystilbene and which is represented by Formula (1): (wherein each of R1 to R8 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R1 to R8 may be same or different), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiro SHINKA, Akinobu KISHI, Taiji MATSUKAWA, Takeki MATSUI, Yasumasa YAMADA, Ichiro YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160032520Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fiber treatment agent that is capable of forming on fibers a film that has excellent water resistance and excellent adhesion to a matrix resin. The present invention provides a fiber treatment agent comprising an aqueous medium, a water-insoluble polyamide dispersed in the aqueous medium, and a water-soluble polyamide that is present in an amount of 2 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the water-insoluble polyamide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Jun SAKATA, Taiji MATSUKAWA, Hirotsugu KAWATA
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Publication number: 20150321985Abstract: Provided is an antifeeding agent including a (hydroxystilbene compound)-(sinapinic acid) reaction product represented by Formula (1) (in Formula (1), each of R1 to R4 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and R1 to R4 are optionally the same as or different from each other) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The antifeeding agent is a novel, safe, highly practical antifeeding agent that can be taken for a long period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Satoshi DOI, Akinobu KISHI, Taiji MATSUKAWA, Takeki MATSUI, Yasumasa YAMADA, Ichiro YAMADA, Kazutoshi SAYAMA
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Patent number: 9051245Abstract: This invention relates to a resveratrol polymerization compound represented by Formula (1) (in which, in Formula (1), R1 and R2 represent —OH or Formula (2) and R1 and R2 are not the same) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an anticancer agent, an anticancer agent for oral cancer, an antioxidant, an antibacterial agent, a lipase inhibitor, an antiobesity agent, a therapeutic agent for skin diseases, a food, a pharmaceutical agent, a quasi drug, or a cosmetic containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the resveratrol polymerization compound and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Akinobu Kishi, Satoshi Doi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Patent number: 8987522Abstract: A differentiation inducer to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes containing a novel compound having an excellent differentiation induction action to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes as compared with resveratrol. A differentiation inducer to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes which is a reaction product of hydroxystilbenes and sinapic acid and contains a compound represented by Formula (1) or a pharmacologically permissible salt thereof: in which, in Formula (1), R1 to R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R1 to R4 each may be the same or different.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Uha Mikakuto Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiro Shinka, Akinobu Kishi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Patent number: 8957150Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer emulsified and dispersed therein, wherein 0.8 to 10 parts by weight of a copolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer is contained. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention is a novel aqueous dispersion of polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer that is excellent in storage stability at low temperatures, and that can provide processed products excellent in flexibility and heat resistance when used as a coating material.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Hiromasa Miyazaki, Taiji Matsukawa
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Publication number: 20140288334Abstract: This invention relates to a resveratrol polymerization compound represented by Formula (1) (in which, in Formula (1), R1 and R2 represent —OH or Formula (2) and R1 and R2 are not the same) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an anticancer agent, an anticancer agent for oral cancer, an antioxidant, an antibacterial agent, a lipase inhibitor, an antiobesity agent, a therapeutic agent for skin diseases, a food, a pharmaceutical agent, a quasi drug, or a cosmetic containing one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the resveratrol polymerization compound and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Akinobu Kishi, Satoshi Doi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Publication number: 20140221551Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer emulsified and dispersed therein, wherein 0.8 to 10 parts by weight of a copolymer of ethylene with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, relative to 100 parts by weight of the polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer is contained. The aqueous dispersion of the present invention is a novel aqueous dispersion of polyamide-based rubber-like elastomer that is excellent in storage stability at low temperatures, and that can provide processed products excellent in flexibility and heat resistance when used as a coating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Hiromasa Miyazaki, Taiji Matsukawa
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Publication number: 20140171690Abstract: To provide a differentiation inducer to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes containing a novel compound having an excellent differentiation induction action to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes as compared with resveratrol. A differentiation inducer to brown-like adipocytes of white adipocytes which is a reaction product of hydroxystilbenes and sinapic acid and contains a compound represented by Formula (1) or a pharmacologically permissible salt thereof: [Chemical Formula 1] in which, in Formula (1), R1 to R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R1 to R4 each may be the same or different.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: UHA MIKAKUTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasuhiro SHINKA, Akinobu KISHI, Taiji MATSUKAWA, Takeki MATSUI, Yasumasa YAMADA, Ichiro YAMADA
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Publication number: 20140127382Abstract: A drink contains (a) gallate-type catechin, (b) collagen having an average molecular weight of 4000 or more, and (c) at least one thickening and stabilizing agent selected from water-soluble soy fiber, gum arabic, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, psyllium seed gum, ghatti gum, alginic acid and a salt thereof, polyglutamic acid and a salt thereof, and carboxymethylcellulose, in which the contents (Unit: wt %) [A], [B], and [C] of the components (a), (b), and (c) are in the ranges satisfying the following expressions; i) 0.06?[A]?0.6; 3.0?([B]/[A])?20.0; and ([C]/[A])?0.4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: UHA Mikakuto Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinsuke Kitanaka, Yoshimi Haza, Nobuya Sato, Akinobu Kishi, Taiji Matsukawa, Takeki Matsui, Yasumasa Yamada, Ichiro Yamada
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Publication number: 20140031464Abstract: A chlorosulfonated polyethylene latex, which is safe for living bodies and the environment and can be used as a latex component in a resorcin-formalin-latex adhesive, contains an aqueous dispersion medium, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and an emulsifying agent of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate of formula (I) below and a fatty acid salt. The latex is excellent in standing stability and mechanical stability. In formula (I), R1, R2, n, and M represent an alkyl group of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, hydrogen or a methyl group, an integer of 2 to 40, and an alkali metal, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Sakata, Hiromasa Miyazaki, Taiji Matsukawa