Patents by Inventor Tomohiro Sugimura
Tomohiro Sugimura 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: 20230143259Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes a feeder and a mixer unit. The feeder is configured to feed a first liquid and a second liquid. The mixer unit includes an inflow part, an internal space, and an outflow part. The mixer unit is configured so that the first liquid and the second liquid fed from the feeder enter through the inflow part, the first liquid and the second liquid entering through the inflow part flow inside the internal space, and the first liquid and the second liquid flowing inside the internal space exit through the outflow part according to an inflow entering through the inflow part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Canon Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Tomohiro SUGIMURA, Shozo HASHIMOTO, Takashi GOTO, Masahiro MASUBUCHI, Yasuo AKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20220308079Abstract: An automatic analyzing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a reagent cartridge and processing circuitry. The reagent cartridge includes a storing unit storing therein a reagent, a flow path for dispensing the reagent from the storing unit, and a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the reagent into a reaction cuvette through the flow path. The processing circuitry is configured to control the dispensing mechanism so as to dispose of the reagent in the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Shozo HASHIMOTO, Tomohiro SUGIMURA, Masahiro MASUBUCHI, Takashi GOTO, Yasuo AKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20220203352Abstract: A reaction cuvette according to an embodiment is used for measurement performed by an automatic analyzing device, and is a reaction cuvette that houses a mixed liquid of a reagent and a sample to be measured. The reaction cuvette includes a cuvette main body and an aspiration port. The aspiration port is disposed on the cuvette main body, and allows a fluid to flow into an inner part of the cuvette main body from a bottom surface side of the cuvette main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Shozo HASHIMOTO, Masahiro MASUBUCHI, Takashi GOTO, Tomohiro SUGIMURA, Yasuo AKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20220026452Abstract: An automatic analyzer disclosed herein includes a first calibration curve generator configured to generate a first calibration curve indicating a relationship between a concentration and an absorbance based on a result of an optical measurement of a reaction solution obtained by adding a reagent to a reference sample including a known concentration of an object to be detected; and a corrected calibration curve generator configured to generate, after the first calibration curve is generated, a corrected calibration curve based on a result of an optical measurement of a mixed reaction solution obtained by mixing the reagent and the reference sample or water, or an optical measurement of the reagent, and data relating to the first calibration curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Shozo HASHIMOTO, Masahiro MASUBUCHI, Takashi GOTO, Tomohiro SUGIMURA, Yasuo AKIZAWA
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Patent number: 10908174Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes a reagent depository, a reagent storage unit and a probe. The reagent depository stores a first reagent vessel. The reagent storage unit is provided separately from the reagent depository and in which a second reagent vessel is placeable. The probe suctions a reagent contained in the first reagent vessel at a first position which is located above the reagent depository, suctions a reagent contained in the second reagent vessel at a second position which is located above the reagent storage unit, and discharges the reagent suctioned from the first reagent vessel or the second reagent vessel into a reaction vessel at a third position.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Canon Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Satoshi Matsumoto, Tomohiro Sugimura, Masaaki Iwasaki, Takashi Goto, Arika Kato
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Patent number: 9989549Abstract: An automatic analyzer that dispenses a sample and a reagent in a reaction cuvette and measures the mixed solution, including a dispensing probe configured to suction the sample from the sample container and to discharge the sample into the reaction cuvette; a detecting unit configured to detect the sample in the sample container by the end part of the dispensing probe contacting the sample; and a washing unit configured to wash a wide range of the external surface containing a broad end part, rather than the end part of the dispensing probe, which keeps the suctioned sample in the sample container in a second downward suction position, rather than a first suction position detected by the detection unit, wherein the washing unit is configured to have a washing tube, wherein the dispensing probe enters into an upper part of the washing tube, and a pump that supplies the washing tube with cleaning liquid and makes the cleaning liquid flow up through the inside of the washing tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Masakazu Kitamura, Tomohiro Sugimura, Takehiko Oonuma
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Publication number: 20180080950Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes a reagent depository, a reagent storage unit and a probe. The reagent depository stores a first reagent vessel. The reagent storage unit is provided separately from the reagent depository and in which a second reagent vessel is placeable. The probe suctions a reagent contained in the first reagent vessel at a first position which is located above the reagent depository, suctions a reagent contained in the second reagent vessel at a second position which is located above the reagent storage unit, and discharges the reagent suctioned from the first reagent vessel or the second reagent vessel into a reaction vessel at a third position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Satoshi Matsumoto, Tomohiro Sugimura, Masaaki Iwasaki, Takashi Goto, Arika Kato
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Publication number: 20150346080Abstract: According to one embodiment, cuvette has a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall has a bottom surface. The side wall is connected to the bottom wall so as to surround the bottom surface. The inner surface of the side wall is alternately provided, in the long axis direction of the side wall, with first contact angle regions, each having a first contact angle with respect to a liquid, and second contact angle regions, each having a second contact angle larger than the first contact angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Kei MASUNISHI, Naru Ikeda, Shoichi Kanayama, Tomohiro Sugimura
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Patent number: 9086395Abstract: In one embodiment, an automatic analysis apparatus includes a nozzle, first and second modifying units, a supply unit and a control unit. The control unit respectively controls the first and second modifying units and the supply unit to perform a first step of producing a first flow path state, a second step of producing a second orifice state and a second flow path state, a third step of producing the first flow path state, and a fourth step of producing a first orifice state. The first flow path state causing a fluid to be discharged from the flow path. The second flow path state causing the fluid to be sucked into the flow path. The first orifice state causing the orifice to be located in the air. The second orifice state causing the orifice to be located in a detergent.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Shoichi Kanayama
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Patent number: 8852530Abstract: An automated analyzer according to an embodiment includes a probe. The probe has a step part configured to be provided between a lower shaft and an upper shaft, and to be formed such that the outer diameter changes. A descending controller lowers the probe from a predefined position that positions the step part above the liquid surface to an operating position that positions the step part below the liquid surface. A ascending controller raises the probe at a high speed from the operating position until immediately before the step part reaches the position of the liquid surface, subsequently raises the probe at a low speed until the step part passes through the liquid surface, and raises the probe at a higher speed than the low speed from immediately after the step part passes through the position of the liquid surface up to the predefined position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Medical Systems CorporationInventors: Takehiko Oonuma, Tomohiro Sugimura
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Patent number: 8159323Abstract: A transformer includes a first bobbin having a first primary winding and a first secondary winding wound therearound, having a first through hole; a second bobbin having a second primary winding and a second secondary winding wound therearound, having a second through hole; and two divided magnetic cores. A divided magnetic core is composed of center magnetic leg formed from a vertical wall and a side wall vertically linked to rear magnetic plate, with a T-shaped cross section; a first outer magnetic leg placed at one side separated by the vertical wall; and a second outer magnetic leg placed at the other side. The first and second outer magnetic legs are inserted from both sides of the first and second through hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Toshifumi Toya, Sadao Morimoto
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Publication number: 20110293474Abstract: In one embodiment, an automatic analysis apparatus includes a nozzle, first and second modifying units, a supply unit and a control unit. The control unit respectively controls the first and second modifying units and the supply unit to perform a first step of producing a first flow path state, a second step of producing a second orifice state and a second flow path state, a third step of producing the first flow path state, and a fourth step of producing a first orifice state. The first flow path state causing a fluid to be discharged from the flow path. The second flow path state causing the fluid to be sucked into the flow path. The first orifice state causing the orifice to be located in the air. The second orifice state causing the orifice to be located in a detergent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Shoichi Kanayama
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Publication number: 20110274584Abstract: An automatic analyzer that dispenses a sample and a reagent in a reaction cuvette and measures the mixed solution, including a dispensing probe configured to suction the sample from the sample container and to discharge the sample into the reaction cuvette; a detecting unit configured to detect the sample in the sample container by the end part of the dispensing probe contacting the sample; and a washing unit configured to wash a wide range of the external surface containing a broad end part, rather than the end part of the dispensing probe, which keeps the suctioned sample in the sample container in a second downward suction position, rather than a first suction position detected by the detection unit, wherein the washing unit is configured to have a washing tube, wherein the dispensing probe enters into an upper part of the washing tube, and a pump that supplies the washing tube with cleaning liquid and makes the cleaning liquid flow up through the inside of the washing tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicants: TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Masakazu KITAMURA, Tomohiro Sugimura, Takehiko Oonuma
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Publication number: 20110223061Abstract: An automated analyzer according to an embodiment includes a probe. The probe has a step part configured to be provided between a lower shaft and an upper shaft, and to be formed such that the outer diameter changes. A descending controller lowers the probe from a predefined position that positions the step part above the liquid surface to an operating position that positions the step part below the liquid surface. A ascending controller raises the probe at a high speed from the operating position until immediately before the step part reaches the position of the liquid surface, subsequently raises the probe at a low speed until the step part passes through the liquid surface, and raises the probe at a higher speed than the low speed from immediately after the step part passes through the position of the liquid surface up to the predefined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Takehiko OONUMA, Tomohiro Sugimura
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Patent number: 7919930Abstract: The coil component comprises a primary coil, and a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil which are opposed to the primary coil. A first terminal is a terminal of the first secondary coil, that is a terminal for connection to one end of a lamp, and a second terminal is a terminal of the second secondary coil, that is a terminal for connection to the other end of the lamp. The first secondary coil and the second secondary coil are coaxially disposed, and the first terminal and the second terminal are reverse in polarity.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Sadao Morimoto, Katsumi Matsumura
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Publication number: 20100194306Abstract: A transformer includes a first bobbin having a first primary winding and a first secondary winding wound therearound, having a first through hole; a second bobbin having a second primary winding and a second secondary winding wound therearound, having a second through hole; and two divided magnetic cores. A divided magnetic core is composed of center magnetic leg formed from a vertical wall and a side wall vertically linked to rear magnetic plate, with a T-shaped cross section; a first outer magnetic leg placed at one side separated by the vertical wall; and a second outer magnetic leg placed at the other side. The first and second outer magnetic legs are inserted from both sides of the first and second through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Toshifumi Toya, Sadao Morimoto
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Publication number: 20090033242Abstract: The coil component comprises a primary coil, and a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil which are opposed to the primary coil. A first terminal is a terminal of the first secondary coil, that is a terminal for connection to one end of a lamp, and a second terminal is a terminal of the second secondary coil, that is a terminal for connection to the other end of the lamp. The first secondary coil and the second secondary coil are coaxially disposed, and the first terminal and the second terminal are reverse in polarity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Tomohiro Sugimura, Sadao Morimoto, Katsumi Matsumura