Patents by Inventor Yoshie Fujimori
Yoshie Fujimori 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: 20240065273Abstract: To provide an antimicrobial/antiviral composition having an excellent immediate effect while the content of monovalent copper compound is low. The antimicrobial/antiviral composition includes: a resin; an antimicrobial/antiviral agent containing monovalent copper compound microparticles coated with a dispersant; and a hydrophilic compound that is dispersed in the resin and is immiscible with the resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Masako TAKINO, Shinji KURAHASHI, Yoshie FUJIMORI, Nobukazu MOTOJIMA, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA
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Patent number: 11434218Abstract: [PROBLEM] To provide a novel method for synthesising a polyphenol. [SOLUTION] A polyphenol production method including the reaction of catechin in the presence of a catalyst and an oxidising agent, said catalyst comprising a metal oxide and/or a composite that comprises: a substrate which has an inorganic material on the surface thereof; and metal nanoparticles of a particle diameter of 0.5-100 nm attached to the surface of the inorganic material.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Erika Takahashi, Yoshie Fujimori, Youhei Jikihara, Tsuruo Nakayama
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Publication number: 20200359633Abstract: To provide an antimicrobial/antiviral composition having an excellent immediate effect while the content of monovalent copper compound is low. The antimicrobial/antiviral composition includes: a resin; an antimicrobial/antiviral agent containing monovalent copper compound microparticles coated with a dispersant; and a hydrophilic compound that is dispersed in the resin and is immiscible with the resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Masako TAKINO, Shinji KURAHASHI, Yoshie FUJIMORI, Nobukazu MOTOJIMA, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA
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Patent number: 10744351Abstract: A mask is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The mask can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a mask body provided with a member used when the mask is worn and virus inactivating fine particles having a virus inactivating ability and held by the mask body. The virus inactivating fine particles are particles of at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum(II) iodide, palladium(II) iodide, silver(I) iodide, copper(I) iodide, and copper(I) thiocyanate.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: NBC MESHTEC, INC.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Youhei Jikihara, Tetsuya Sato, Yoko Fukui, Tsuruo Nakayama
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Publication number: 20200231560Abstract: [PROBLEM] To provide a novel method for synthesising a polyphenol. [SOLUTION] A polyphenol production method including the reaction of catechin in the presence of a catalyst and an oxidising agent, said catalyst comprising a metal oxide and/or a composite that comprises: a substrate which has an inorganic material on the surface thereof; and metal nanoparticles of a particle diameter of 0.5-100 nm attached to the surface of the inorganic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Erika TAKAHASHI, Yoshie FUJIMORI, Youhei JIKIHARA, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA
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Patent number: 9957245Abstract: The objective/problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a novel technique pertaining to theaflavins synthesis. The present invention pertains to: a theaflavins synthesis catalyst characterized in having a base comprising an inorganic material, and metal nanoparticles anchored to the base, said particles measuring 0.5-100 nm in diameter; and a theaflavins synthesis method in which the catalyst is used.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Tsuruo Nakayama, Tomokazu Nagao
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Publication number: 20170158660Abstract: The objective/problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a novel technique pertaining to theaflavins synthesis. The present invention pertains to: a theaflavins synthesis catalyst characterized in having a base comprising an inorganic material, and metal nanoparticles anchored to the base, said particles measuring 0.5-100 nm in diameter; and a theaflavins synthesis method in which the catalyst is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Yoshie FUJIMORI, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA, Tomokazu NAGAO
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Publication number: 20170086463Abstract: An antiviral agent is provided which can inactivate a wide range of viruses. Products that include such an antiviral agent are also provided. The present invention provides an antiviral agent that contains as an active ingredient a particle of at least one kind of iodide composed of iodine and an element shown in Period 4 to Period 6 and Group 8 to Group 15 of a periodic table or at least one kind of monovalent copper compound. The antiviral agent of the present invention can be designed at a higher degree of freedom in terms of its constituents as compared to conventional antiviral agents. In addition, the antiviral agent can readily exhibit and maintain its antiviral activity because it doesn't require any pretreatments or special washing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Yoshie FUJIMORI, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA, Tetsuya SATO
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Patent number: 9549949Abstract: An antiviral agent that contains as an active ingredient a particle of at least one kind of iodide composed of iodine and an element shown in Period 4 to Period 6 and Group 8 to Group 15 of a periodic table or at least one kind of monovalent copper compound. The antiviral agent can be incorporated into a variety of products. The antiviral agent can inactivate a wide range of viruses. The antiviral agent can be designed at a higher degree of freedom in terms of its constituents as compared to conventional antiviral agents. In addition, the antiviral agent can readily exhibit and maintain its antiviral activity because it does not require any pretreatments or special washing processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: NBC MESHTEC, INC.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Tsuruo Nakayama, Tetsuya Sato
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Publication number: 20160324892Abstract: [Problem] To provide a bactericidal composition for bacterial skin disease against which it is difficult for bacteria that cause bacterial skin disease to acquire drug resistance. [Solution] A bactericidal composition for bacterial skin disease that is characterized by including silver iodide in the form of nanoparticles having a particle size of 1-100 nm, inclusive, iodide ions, a water-soluble polymer, and an organic acid having a carboxyl group, and/or a salt of said acid, wherein the molar ratio of silver to iodide ions in the silver iodide is 1:1-1:1000.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: NBC MESHTEC INC.Inventors: Yoko FUKUI, Eri MAZUYAMA, Yoshie FUJIMORI, Tomokazu NAGAO, Tsuruo NAKAYAMA
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Patent number: 9155309Abstract: A virus inactivating sheet is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The virus inactivating sheet can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a sheet body, and monovalent copper compound fine particles and/or iodide fine particles that are held by the sheet body. The virus inactivating sheet can inactivate various viruses. These viruses can be inactivated even in the presence of lipids and proteins.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: NBC MESHTEC, INC.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Youhei Jikihara, Tetsuya Sato, Yoko Fukui, Tsuruo Nakayama
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Patent number: 9045855Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-viral member which can inactivate a virus. Specifically disclosed is an anti-viral member which is characterized by comprising a base material, univalent copper compound microparticles, and inorganic microparticles which are provided for the purpose of retaining the univalent copper compound microparticles on the base material and each of which has a silane monomer bound to the surface thereof via a chemical bond, wherein the inorganic microparticles are bound to one another via chemical bonds formed between the silane monomers provided on the surfaces thereof, and each of the inorganic microparticles is bound to the base material via a chemical bond between the silane monomer and the base material to form spaces in which the univalent copper compound microparticles are to be retained.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: NBC Meshtec, Inc.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Tsuruo Nakayama, Yoko Fukui
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Publication number: 20140367263Abstract: [Problem] To provide an anti-virus aluminum member capable of minimizing secondary infection by deactivating viruses in a short period of time even when viruses adhere thereto, regardless of whether a viral envelope is present, and useful for application in door knobs, handrails, air-conditioner fins or the like. [Solution] An anti-virus aluminum member capable of deactivating viruses that adhere thereto is characterized in that an anti-virus inorganic compound is present in the pores of an anodized membrane provided with multiple pores and obtained by anodizing aluminum or an aluminum alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Yoko Fukui, Tsuruo Nakayama, Yoshie Fujimori
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Publication number: 20120192876Abstract: A mask is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The mask can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a mask body provided with a member used when the mask is worn and virus inactivating fine particles having a virus inactivating ability and held by the mask body. The virus inactivating fine particles are particles of at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum(II) iodide, palladium(II) iodide, silver(I) iodide, copper(I) iodide, and copper(I) thiocyanate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Youhei Jikihara, Tetsuya Sato, Yoko Fukui, Tsuruo Nakayama
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Publication number: 20120171276Abstract: A virus inactivating sheet is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The virus inactivating sheet can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a sheet body, and monovalent copper compound fine particles and/or iodide fine particles that are held by the sheet body. The virus inactivating sheet can inactivate various viruses. These viruses can be inactivated even in the presence of lipids and proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Youhei Jikihara, Tetsuya Sato, Yoko Fukui, Tsuruo Nakayama
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Publication number: 20110262513Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-viral member which can inactivate a virus. Specifically disclosed is an anti-viral member which is characterized by comprising a base material, univalent copper compound microparticles, and inorganic microparticles which are provided for the purpose of retaining the univalent copper compound microparticles on the base material and each of which has a silane monomer bound to the surface thereof via a chemical bond, wherein the inorganic microparticles are bound to one another via chemical bonds formed between the silane monomers provided on the surfaces thereof, and each of the inorganic microparticles is bound to the base material via a chemical bond between the silane monomer and the base material to form spaces in which the univalent copper compound microparticles are to be retained.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: NBC MESHTEC, INC.Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Tsuruo Nakayama, Yoko Fukui
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Publication number: 20110195108Abstract: An antiviral agent is provided which can inactivate a wide range of viruses. Products that include such an antiviral agent are also provided. The present invention provides an antiviral agent that contains as an active ingredient a particle of at least one kind of iodide composed of iodine and an element shown in Period 4 to Period 6 and Group 8 to Group 15 of a periodic table or at least one kind of monovalent copper compound. The antiviral agent of the present invention can be designed at a higher degree of freedom in terms of its constituents as compared to conventional antiviral agents. In addition, the antiviral agent can readily exhibit and maintain its antiviral activity because it doesn't require any pretreatments or special washing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Yoshie Fujimori, Tsuruo Nakayama, Tetsuya Sato