Patents by Inventor Tomohiro Imura
Tomohiro Imura 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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Patent number: 11947869Abstract: Provided is an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program, the information processing device including a control unit that dynamically controls output of notification information related to a function corresponding to a gesture regarding function execution of the device based on a recognition status of an operation body that is executing the gesture in a predetermined operation region.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: SONY GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Kei Takahashi, Junichi Shimizu, Junichi Nagahara, Manabu Fujiki, Tomohiro Imura, Keiichi Kitahara
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Patent number: 11674858Abstract: A heat flux sensor is provided with a main body which detects heat flux, and filling members. The main body has a first surface. The first surface has an uneven shape, with a plurality of concave portions and a plurality of convex portions. The filling members are filled in the plurality of concave portions. Surfaces of the filling members constitutes a part of an outer surface of the heat flux sensor. The degree of flatness of the outer surface is higher than the degree of flatness of the first surface of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignees: DENSO CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Toshikazu Harada, Atusi Sakaida, Toshihisa Taniguchi, Tomohiro Imura, Hayato Watanabe, Masaya Hirabayashi
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Publication number: 20230067763Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a thickener that can increase the viscosity of a composition while suppressing stickiness and maintaining a good feeling when the composition is applied on the skin or the like, since the thickener does not contain a polymer thickener or the amount of the polymer thickener is small. The thickener of the present invention is characterized by comprising a phospholipid and a biosurfactant, wherein a ratio of the phospholipid to 1 part by mass of the biosurfactant is greater than 4:1 and less than or equal to 10:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicants: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro IMURA, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tadao TSUJI, Satohiro YANAGISAWA
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Publication number: 20230038800Abstract: A state detection sensor is provided with a first sensor unit, a second sensor unit, an intermediate insulation sensor disposed between the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit. The first surface of the intermediate insulation layer is joined to the second wiring of the first sensor unit. The second surface of the intermediate insulation layer is joined to the third wiring of the second sensor unit. The first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are electrically connected in series in a state where a polarity of thermoelectrormotive force produced in the first sensor unit and a polarity of thermoelectromotive force produced in the second sensor unit are in mutually opposite polarity relationship when a heat flow passes through the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit in the same direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Tomohiro IMURA, Norio GOKO, Toshihisa TANIGUCHI, Keiji OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20220370324Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a thickener that can increase the viscosity of a composition with suppressing stickiness and maintaining use feeling in the case of applying the composition on the skin or the like, since the thickener does not contain a polymer thickener or the content amount of a polymer thickener is small. The thickener according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a phospholipid, a biosurfactant, and a 1,2-diol compound represented by the following formula (I): HO—CH2—CH(OH)—R1 ??(I) wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group having a carbon number of 5 or more and 12 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicants: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KANEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Tomohiro IMURA, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tadao TSUJI, Satohiro YANAGISAWA
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Publication number: 20220179616Abstract: Provided is an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program, the information processing device including a control unit that dynamically controls output of notification information related to a function corresponding to a gesture regarding function execution of the device based on a recognition status of an operation body that is executing the gesture in a predetermined operation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: SONY GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Kei TAKAHASHI, Junichi SHIMIZU, Junichi NAGAHARA, Manabu FUJIKI, Tomohiro IMURA, Keiichi KITAHARA
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Publication number: 20220179613Abstract: Provided is an information processing device and an information processing method, the information processing device including a control unit that, on the basis of a position of a recognized operation object, dynamically controls output of an information associated with at least one operation region in which the recognized operation object is located, the control unit being configured to, in a case where the recognized operation object is located in the operation region, control execution of a device function corresponding to the operation region in which the recognized operation object is located, and the operation region including a region incapable of being visually recognized by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: SONY GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Junichi SHIMIZU, Kei TAKAHASHI, Junichi NAGAHARA, Manabu FUJIKI, Tomohiro IMURA, Keiichi KITAHARA
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Patent number: 10825977Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thermoelectric converter includes filling each of a plurality of through-holes in each of a plurality of resin films with fillers containing a plurality of thermoelectric material particles. At this time, a part of the filler is extruded from each through-hole. In this state, the plurality of resin films are stacked together. A top-surface protection member having top-surface conductor patterns is stacked on one side of the plurality of resin films. A back-surface protection member having back-surface conductor patterns is stacked on the other side of the plurality of resin films. Thus, an integrated stacked body is formed. The integrated stacked body is then heated and pressurized. A plurality of thermoelectric material particles are thereby sintered to form the first and second thermoelectric members.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignees: DENSO CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Toshikazu Harada, Atusi Sakaida, Toshihisa Taniguchi, Tomohiro Imura, Yuki Sakashita, Hayato Watanabe
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Publication number: 20200044135Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thermoelectric converter includes filling each of a plurality of through-holes in each of a plurality of resin films with fillers containing a plurality of thermoelectric material particles. At this time, a part of the filler is extruded from each through-hole. In this state, the plurality of resin films are stacked together. A top-surface protection member having top-surface conductor patterns is stacked on one side of the plurality of resin films. A back-surface protection member having back-surface conductor patterns is stacked on the other side of the plurality of resin films. Thus, an integrated stacked body is formed. The integrated stacked body is then heated and pressurized. A plurality of thermoelectric material particles are thereby sintered to form the first and second thermoelectric members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Toshikazu HARADA, Atusi SAKAIDA, Toshihisa TANIGUCHI, Tomohiro IMURA, Yuki SAKASHITA, Hayato WATANABE
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Publication number: 20190226923Abstract: A heat flux sensor is provided with a main body which detects heat flux, and filling members. The main body has a first surface. The first surface has an uneven shape, with a plurality of concave portions and a plurality of convex portions. The filling members are filled in the plurality of concave portions. Surfaces of the filling members constitutes a part of an outer surface of the heat flux sensor. The degree of flatness of the outer surface is higher than the degree of flatness of the first surface of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Toshikazu HARADA, Atusi SAKAIDA, Toshihisa TANIGUCHI, Tomohiro IMURA, Hayato WATANABE, Masaya HIRABAYASHI
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Patent number: 10035974Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a cleaning agent composition which can be used in the open air without any problems since the cleaning agent is environmentally friendly and which is effective for removing a low-molecular-weight and poorly-water-soluble cyclic silicone compound that causes a stain of a silicone sealing. The cleaning agent for washing out a silicone stain according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant, wherein the specific silicone stain compound such as D4 compound is the objective compound to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignees: KANEKA CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Koji Noda, Masashi Izumida, Satohiro Yanagisawa, Tohru Nakashima, Takuto Nagano, Toshiaki Taira, Tomohiro Imura, Dai Kitamoto
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Patent number: 9868097Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for remarkably reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant, which is used in a large amount currently, to reduce the amount to be used. Also, the objective of the present invention is to provide a surfactant composition of which whole critical micelle concentration is remarkably reduced and in which an amount of an anionic surfactant is reduced in comparison with the case of using an anionic surfactant only as a surfactant. The method for reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant according to the present invention is characterized in using a cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant in combination with the anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignees: KANEKA CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Satohiro Yanagisawa, Takuto Nagano, Masashi Izumida, Toshiaki Taira, Tomohiro Imura, Dai Kitamoto
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Publication number: 20160361698Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a method for remarkably reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant, which is used in a large amount currently, to reduce the amount to be used. Also, the objective of the present invention is to provide a surfactant composition of which whole critical micelle concentration is remarkably reduced and in which an amount of an anionic surfactant is reduced in comparison with the case of using an anionic surfactant only as a surfactant. The method for reducing a critical micelle concentration of an anionic surfactant according to the present invention is characterized in using a cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant in combination with the anionic surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicants: KANEKA CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Satohiro YANAGISAWA, Takuto NAGANO, Masashi IZUMIDA, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tomohiro IMURA, Dai KITAMOTO
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Publication number: 20160199280Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a surfactant composition which hardly causes the formation of an insoluble salt and which contains a safe and extremely stable micelle or vesicle. Also, an objective of the present invention is to provide a hair cosmetic material which contains the surfactant composition. The surfactant composition according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a micelle or a vesicle which contain surfactin and a specific cationic surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicants: Kaneka Corporation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyInventors: Satohiro YANAGISAWA, Masashi IZUMIDA, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tomohiro IMURA, Dai KITAMOTO
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Publication number: 20160193131Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for reducing surface free energy of an organic solvent and of a mixed solution of water and a water-miscible organic solvent, a composition which has a reduced surface free energy of an organic solvent and of a mixed solution of water and a water-miscible organic solvent and which has high environmental suitability and safety to a living body, and a wet wiper and an antiseptic solution which contains the composition The method for reducing surface free energy of an organic solvent or a mixed solvent of water and a water-miscible solvent according to the present invention is characterized in comprising the step of adding surfactin or a salt thereof to the organic solvent or mixed solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicants: KANEKA CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Satohiro YANAGISAWA, Masashi IZUMIDA, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tomohiro IMURA, Dai KITAMOTO
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Publication number: 20160046890Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a cleaning agent composition which can be used in the open air without any problems since the cleaning agent is environmentally friendly and which is effective for removing a low-molecular-weight and poorly-water-soluble cyclic silicone compound that causes a stain of a silicone sealing. The cleaning agent for washing out a silicone stain according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant, wherein the specific silicone stain compound such as D4 compound is the objective compound to be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicants: KANEKA CORPORATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Koji NODA, Masashi IZUMIDA, Satohiro YANAGISAWA, Tohru NAKASHIMA, Takuto NAGANO, Toshiaki TAIRA, Tomohiro IMURA, Dai KITAMOTO
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Publication number: 20130210930Abstract: The present invention provides a co-modified organopolysiloxane having a specified chemical structure in which a sugar alcohol-modified group and a silylalkyl group having a siloxane dendron structure, and optionally a long-chain hydrocarbon group are present. The co-modified organopolysiloxane is blended, as a surfactant, a powder treatment agent, a gelling agent or the like, or as a cosmetic raw material together with powder (s), oil agent (s) or the like, in a preparation for external use, and in particular, a cosmetic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: DOW CORNING TORAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuo Souda, Seiki Tamura, Tomohiro Imura, Akito Hayashi, Sayuri Sawayama, Haruhiko Furukawa
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Publication number: 20120070396Abstract: The present invention includes as an active ingredient at least one biosurfactant, in particular mannosyl alditol lipid (such as MEL and MML) or triacylated mannosyl alditol lipid. This allows providing an activator and anti-aging agent that is excellent in activating and anti-aging effects on cells and that is safe enough to be used for a long time, and also providing cosmetics, quasi-drugs, drugs, and drinks and foods including the activator and the anti-aging agent as active ingredients. Further, the present invention provides MEL whose mannosyl erythritol skeleton in a molecular structure is 1-O-?-D-mannopyranosyl-meso-erythritol and a method for producing the MEL with use of a microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicants: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, TOYO BOSEKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Michiko Suzuki, Masaru Kitagawa, Shuhei Yamamoto, Atsushi Sogabe, Dai Kitamoto, Tomotake Morita, Tokuma Fukuoka, Tomohiro Imura
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Publication number: 20110257116Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic for skin roughness improvement/skin care containing a biosurfactant, particularly MEL-A, MEL-B or MEL-C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicants: National Institute Of Advanced Industrial Science And Technology, Toyo Boseki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaru Kitagawa, Michiko Suzuki, Shuhei Yamamoto, Atsushi Sogabe, Dai Kitamoto, Tomohiro Imura, Tokuma Fukuoka, Tomotake Morita
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Patent number: 7989599Abstract: The present invention includes as an active ingredient at least one biosurfactant, in particular mannosyl alditol lipid (such as MEL and MML) or triacylated mannosyl alditol lipid. This allows providing an activator and anti-aging agent that is excellent in activating and anti-aging effects on cells and that is safe enough to be used for a long time, and also providing cosmetics, quasi-drugs, drugs, and drinks and foods including the activator and the anti-aging agent as active ingredients. Further, the present invention provides MEL whose mannosyl erythritol skeleton in a molecular structure is 1-O-?-D-mannopyranosyl-meso-erythritol and a method for producing the MEL with use of a microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyInventors: Michiko Suzuki, Masaru Kitagawa, Shuhei Yamamoto, Atsushi Sogabe, Dai Kitamoto, Tomotake Morita, Tokuma Fukuoka, Tomohiro Imura