Patents by Inventor Yasunobu Noguchi

Yasunobu Noguchi 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: 7126274
    Abstract: A light emittng device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first light emitting component including a light-emitting semiconductor layer that emits light in a blue region, a second light emitting component including a light-emitting semiconductor layer that emits light in a red region, and a phosphor capable of absorbing a part of light emitted by the first light emitting component and emitting light in a yellow region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Nichia Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 7071616
    Abstract: A light source having a planar main surface capable of emitting a white light includes a blue LED, an optical guide plate having a planar main surface and an edge face receiving injection of the light from the blue LED, and a coating material of transparent resin or glass containing fluorescent materials positioned between the blue LED and the optical guide plate. The fluorescent materials can be exited by absorption of a part of the blue light from the blue LED to emit fluorescent light and the fluorescent light can be mixed with a remaining part of the blue light to make white light in the optical guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi, Eiji Nakanishi
  • Patent number: 7026756
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a light emitting component having an active layer of a semiconductor and a phosphor capable of absorbing a part of light emitted from the light emitting component and emitting light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting component is a LED which has an active layer constituting a gallium nitride based semiconductor containing Indium and is capable of emitting a blue color light with a peak wavelength within the range from 420 to 490 nm. The phosphor is a garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which is capable of absorbing a part of the blue color light and thereby emitting light having a broad emission spectrum with a peak wavelength existing around the range from 510 to 600 nm and a tail continuing into the region from 700 to 750 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20060033418
    Abstract: The present invention provides a green emitting yttrium silicate phosphor, which has an improved temperature characteristic and life, and a cathode-ray tube using it. A green emitting yttrium silicate phosphor according to the present invention comprises a composition having the general composition (Y, Sc, Tb)2SiO5, wherein the mole ratio of Sc to the entire rare-earth element in the phosphor is 0.045<Sc/(Y+Sc+Tb)<0.17. Adding the above concentration range of Sc improves its temperature characteristic and life. It is more preferable that the concentration range is 0.07<Sc/(Y+Sc+Tb)<0.13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Seiji Niki, Kanji Tanaka, Shunji Fukushima
  • Publication number: 20050280357
    Abstract: A light emitting device accoridng to an emboidment includes a first light emitting component including a semiconductor layer that is doped with an impurity, the first light emitting component emitting light in a blue region; a second light emitting component including a light-emitting semiconductor layer that emits light in a red region; and a phosphor capable of absorbing a part of the light emitted by the first light emitting component, and emitting light in a yellow region. The phosphor is not substantially excited by the light from the second light emitting component. The light emitting device is capable of emitting red/white light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20040222435
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first light emitting component including a light-emitting semiconductor layer that emits light in blue region, a second light emitting component including a light-emitting semiconductor layer that emits light in red region, and a phosphor capable of absorbing a part of light emitted by the first light emitting component and emitting light in yellow region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20040090180
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium. which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20040004437
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20040000868
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 6660187
    Abstract: A phosphor for use with low speed electron beams is characterized by the following general composition formula. (Y, Ce)2O3.nSiO2 0.4≦n<1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignees: Nichia Corporation, Futaba Corporation
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Kiyoshi Tamura
  • Patent number: 6614179
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 6608332
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Publication number: 20030006400
    Abstract: A phosphor for use with low speed electron beams is characterized by the following general composition formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Kiyoshi Tamura
  • Publication number: 20010001207
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: May 17, 2001
    Applicant: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 6069440
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 5998925
    Abstract: The white light emitting diode comprising a light emitting component using a semiconductor as a light emitting layer and a phosphor which absorbs a part of light emitted by the light emitting component and emits light of wavelength different from that of the absorbed light, wherein the light emitting layer of the light emitting component is a nitride compound semiconductor and the phosphor contains garnet fluorescent material activated with cerium which contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Lu, Sc, La, Gd and Sm, and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga and In and, and is subject to less deterioration of emission characteristic even when used with high luminance for a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Nichia Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Shimizu, Kensho Sakano, Yasunobu Noguchi, Toshio Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 5968492
    Abstract: A composition suitable for hair care which has excellent hair conditioning effects and provides a pleasant sensory feeling during use. The composition contains basic amino acids and high alcohols, and is preferably free of non-polymeric alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, which are irritating and poorly biodegradable. The composition may also contain cationic polymers to enhance the conditioning effects. Anionic surface active agents, ampholytic surface active agents, or both, may also be incorporated into the hair care composition in order to impart hair cleansing properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Tatsuru Tabohashi
  • Patent number: 5958869
    Abstract: Provided is a novel surfactant which is less irritating to the skin or the mucous membrane than prior art surfactants, which exhibits excellent conditioning effects and fabric softening effects, and which can be widely used in a toiletry or detergent composition. Basic amino-acid derivatives or salts thereof obtained by reacting glycidyl ethers with basic amino acids or salts thereof are incorporated into a toiletry or detergent composition or a conditioning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Keigo Sano, Tatsuru Tabohashi, Masao Honma
  • Patent number: 5919748
    Abstract: Provided is a novel surfactant which is less irritating to the skin or the mucous membrane than prior art surfactants, which exhibits excellent conditioning effects and fabric softening effects, and which can be widely used in a toiletry or detergent composition. Basic amino-acid derivatives or salts thereof obtained by reacting glycidyl ethers with basic amino acids or salts thereof are incorporated into a toiletry or detergent composition or a conditioning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yasunobu Noguchi, Keigo Sano, Tatsuru Tabohashi, Masao Honma
  • Patent number: 5616552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel detergent composition containing an N-acylthreonine salt which exhibits little irritation to the skin and hair as well as an improved foam maintenance, foam quality and feel upon use.A detergent composition containing (A) N-acylthreonine salt in which the acyl group is a fatty acid residue having 8-22 carbon atoms and (B) higher fatty acid salt having 8-22 carbon atoms and also a detergent composition as such which further contains another surface-active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki Yoshihara, Yoshihiro Kobayashi, Yasunobu Noguchi, Manabu Kitazawa