Patents by Inventor Toyohiko Sunaoka

Toyohiko Sunaoka 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: 5566401
    Abstract: Raw sewage, toilet paper or foreign matter is prevented from being stuck to an inner bowl of a stool by air bubbles. A cleaning mechanism of the stool comprises an outer cover which has an upper opening and can store cleaning liquid therein, an inner bowl accommodated inside the outer cover and a ring-shaped upper cover which contacts the upper end of the outer cover. An upper end peripheral edge of the inner bowl is spaced from the outer cover and upper cover and air is spouted from air discharge bodies provided at the bottom of the outer cover so that the air discharge bodies generate air bubbles which agitate the cleaning liquid so as to generate bubbles which stick to the entire surface of the inner wall of the inner bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Nikken Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kishi, Toyohiko Sunaoka, Mikio Shimoyama
  • Patent number: 5273719
    Abstract: A liquid evaporator includes an air-tight outer container containing liquid therein, the liquid container having support legs adjacent the bottom surface thereof; an inner container mounted on the legs for partitioning the interior space of the outer container, the inner container having a wall made of insulating material; and a heater fixed to an upper portion of the outer container and positioned inside the inner container. The liquid evaporator may be combined with a deodorizing device for forming a urine treating device, wherein the urine treating device includes a deodorizing housing having an upper portion provided with a secondary heater therein, a catalyst surrounding the secondary heater, a blower provided outside the housing, and a diffusion pipe provided at the upper portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Japanic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kishi, Toyohiko Sunaoka
  • Patent number: 5149399
    Abstract: A liquid evaporator includes an air-tight outer container containing liquid therein, the liquid container having support legs adjacent the bottom surface thereof; an inner container mounted on the legs for partitioning the interior space of the outer container, the inner container having a wall made of insulating material; and a heater fixed to an upper portion of the outer container and positioned inside the inner container. The liquid evaporator may be combined with a deodorizing device for forming a urine treating device, wherein the urine treating device includes a deodorizing housing having an upper portion provided with a secondary heater therein, a catalyst surrounding the secondary heater, a blower provided outside the housing, and a diffusion pipe provided at the upper portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Japanic/Japanic Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kishi, Toyohiko Sunaoka
  • Patent number: 5058213
    Abstract: A raw sewage drying apparatus, such as for a portable toilet. The apparatus has an outer casing with an opening in an upper portion thereof, and an outer cover for covering the opening. An inner casing made of a heat resistent material is housed in the outer casing. The inner casing has an opening in an upper portion thereof, and an inner cover for covering the opening. A heating device heats the inner casing. A rotatable drive shaft unit is provided in the inner casing, and a plurality of blades are fixed to the drive shaft unit for stirring the raw sewage stored in the inner casing. A plurality of heating balls are contained in the inner casing for heating the raw sewage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Hikoma Seisakusho
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kishi, Toyohiko Sunaoka
  • Patent number: 4999930
    Abstract: A raw sewage drying apparatus, such as for a portable toilet. The apparatus has an outer casing with an opening in an upper portion thereof, and an outer cover for covering the opening. An inner casing made of a heat resistent material is housed in the outer casing. The inner casing has an opening in an upper portion thereof, and an inner cover for covering the opening. A heating device heats the inner casing. A rotatable drive shaft unit is provided in the inner casing, and a plurality of blades are fixed to the drive shaft unit for stirring the raw sewage stored in the inner casing. A plurality of heating balls are contained in the inner casing for heating the raw sewage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Hikoma Seisakusho
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Kishi, Toyohiko Sunaoka