Patents by Inventor Tetsuro Ikegaki

Tetsuro Ikegaki 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: 7700042
    Abstract: An automated analyzer for analyzing a specific component in a specimen includes a rotor, a specimen dispenser, a temperature controlling element, a stirrer, and a data analyzer. The rotor is provided with a plurality of specimen container holders for holding the specimen container containing the specimen, and a plurality of reaction container holders that correspond with each of the specimen container holders and hold the sealed reaction containers containing the reagent for reacting with the specimen. The specimen dispenser removes the specimen from the specimen container and dispenses the specimen into the reaction container. The temperature controlling element maintains the temperatures of the reaction container at a constant temperature. The stirrer uses magnetic force to stir a mixed solution of the reagent and the specimen in the reaction container. The data analyzer analyzes the mixed solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Tosoh Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsufumi Matsumoto, Tetsuro Ikegaki, Hirotoshi Miyauchi
  • Publication number: 20040265173
    Abstract: An automated analyzer which can be installed within a restricted space, can be used in a short time of switching on, and provides superior operability. A plurality of specimen container holders for holding specimen containers are provided around the outer periphery of a cylindrically shaped carousel. A plurality of cup holders, which correspond with the specimen container holders and are used for mounting reagent cups, are provided around the inner periphery. A revolving tower that revolves a sample dispensing nozzle is provided at the inner periphery of the carousel, and the sample dispensing nozzle is structured so as to be capable of both horizontal and vertical movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: TOSOH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tetsuhumi Matsumoto, Tetsuro Ikegaki, Hirotoshi Miyauchi