Patents by Inventor Yoshio Ando

Yoshio Ando 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).

  • Publication number: 20220358465
    Abstract: This computer system comprises a reception means for receiving the characteristic of a member in an organization, a determination means for determining that the member is in a certain situation among a plurality of situations, an acquisition means for acquiring an evaluation by a first person on communication done to the first person in the past, and an output means for outputting advice on communication to the member under the situation on the basis of the situation, the characteristic of the member, and the evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Hidetaka HONDA, Emi MINAGAWA, Akira KOYASU, Junya KANEDA, Yoshio ANDO
  • Patent number: 11461724
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system providing an advice on communication. The computer system (100) of the present invention is configured to receive characteristics of a plurality of users (S501), to mutually compare the characteristics of two users out of the plurality of users (S502), and output an advice on communication between the two users on the basis of the comparison of the characteristics of the two users (S503).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: KAKEAI, Inc.
    Inventors: Hidetaka Honda, Emi Minagawa, Akira Koyasu, Junya Kaneda, Yoshio Ando
  • Publication number: 20220114520
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system providing an advice on communication. The computer system (100) of the present invention is configured to receive characteristics of a plurality of users (S501), to mutually compare the characteristics of two users out of the plurality of users (S502), and output an advice on communication between the two users on the basis of the comparison of the characteristics of the two users (S503).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Hidetaka HONDA, Emi MINAGAWA, Akira KOYASU, Junya KANEDA, Yoshio ANDO
  • Publication number: 20210192403
    Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system providing an advice on communication. The computer system (100) of the present invention is configured to receive characteristics of a plurality of users (S501), to mutually compare the characteristics of two users out of the plurality of users (S502), and output an advice on communication between the two users on the basis of the comparison of the characteristics of the two users (S503).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Hidetaka HONDA, Emi MINAGAWA, Akira KOYASU, Junya KANEDA, Yoshio ANDO
  • Patent number: 8678027
    Abstract: An exhaust passage component includes: an inner space used as part of an exhaust passage of a hot water supply apparatus; a drainage passage configured such that if condensed water is produced in the inner space, the condensed water is caused to flow out of the inner space; a first sheet metal member, at least part of which includes a first recess formed by drawing and a plate-like portion formed around the first recess; and a second sheet metal member, at least part of which includes a second recess by drawing and a flange formed around the second recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Paloma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshio Ando, Makoto Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20120138163
    Abstract: An exhaust passage component includes: an inner space used as part of an exhaust passage of a hot water supply apparatus; a drainage passage configured such that if condensed water is produced in the inner space, the condensed water is caused to flow out of the inner space; a first sheet metal member, at least part of which includes a first recess formed by drawing and a plate-like portion formed around the first recess; and a second sheet metal member, at least part of which includes a second recess by drawing and a flange formed around the second recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: PALOMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshio ANDO, Makoto TAKEUCHI
  • Publication number: 20110042039
    Abstract: A spiral heat-transfer pipe for heat exchange provided in a heat exchanger includes: an upstream heat-transfer pipe section disposed on an upstream side of a flow path of an external fluid flowing outside the spiral heat-transfer pipe; and a downstream heat-transfer pipe section disposed on a downstream side of the flow path. Each of the heat-transfer pipe sections is disposed so as to extend in a direction crossing the flow path of the external fluid. Each of an axis of the upstream heat-transfer pipe section and an axis of the downstream heat-transfer pipe section is tilted with respect to a horizontal plane. Also, the axis of the upstream heat-transfer pipe section crosses the axis of the downstream heat-transfer pipe section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: PALOMA INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshio Ando, Yasuhiro Sano
  • Publication number: 20110042048
    Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a heat transmitting structure for heat exchange and a guide member. The heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between external fluid flowing outside the heat transmitting structure and the heat transmitting structure. The heat transmitting structure includes a plurality of heat transmitting members for heat exchange. The heat transmitting members are arranged side by side in such a manner as to have intervals between the adjacent heat transmitting members. The guide member is arranged in the intervals between the heat transmitting members so as to change a direction of the external fluid flowing outside the heat transmitting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: PALOMA INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshio Ando
  • Patent number: 7863014
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for preparing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP). The process of the present invention comprises performing phosphorylation using a polyphosphoric acid or a salt thereof and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) as substrates in the presence of a polyphosphate-dependent NAD+ kinase from a Mycobacterium, wherein the reaction solution contains 0.1-15% by weight of the polyphosphoric acid or a salt thereof, and 5-150 mM of a divalent metal ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeyuki Kawai, Kousaku Murata, Hirokazu Matsukawa, Shoichi Tomisako, Yoshio Ando, Yuhsi Matsuo
  • Publication number: 20100326639
    Abstract: A spacer includes a plane portion and at least one positioning portion. The plane portion is interposed between two pipe arrays stacked one another. Each of the two pipe arrays is formed by arranging at least one pipe along a plane which crosses a stacking direction of the two pipe arrays. The at least one positioning portion positions the at least one pipe in at least one of the two pipe arrays on the plane portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: PALOMA INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshio Ando
  • Patent number: 7320628
    Abstract: An outboard-type generator includes a generator body mountable on a transom of a hull. The outboard-type generator includes an engine and a generator driven by the engine. The generator may be an inverter type generating unit and be connected to an end of a crankshaft of the engine. The generator body has a cooling water inlet to receive cooling water and an exhaust gas outlet. The outboard-type generator is lighter weight and has improved durability, a simplified structure and a higher output in comparison to portable generators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yoshio Ando
  • Publication number: 20060234566
    Abstract: An outboard-type generator includes a generator body mountable on a transom of a hull. The outboard-type generator includes an engine and a generator driven by the engine. The generator may be an inverter type generating unit and be connected to an end of a crankshaft of the engine. The generator body has a cooling water inlet to receive cooling water and an exhaust gas outlet. The outboard-type generator is lighter weight and has improved durability, a simplified structure and a higher output in comparison to portable generators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventor: Yoshio Ando
  • Publication number: 20040248263
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for preparing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP). The process of the present invention comprises performing phosphorylation using a polyphosphoric acid or a salt thereof and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) as substrates in the presence of a polyphosphate-dependent NAD+ kinase from a Mycobacterium, wherein the reaction solution contains 0.1-15% by weight of the polyphosphoric acid or a salt thereof, and 5-150 mM of a divalent metal ion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Shigeyuki Kawai, Kousaku Murata, Shoichi Tomisako, Yoshio Ando, Yuhsi Matsuo
  • Patent number: 6716529
    Abstract: An adhesive sheet for a semiconductor connecting substrate consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer on a substrate, wherein said adhesive layer contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and an epoxy resin (B) and said epoxy resin (B) contains at least one epoxy resin (B) selected from (I) dicyclopentadiene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, (II) terpene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, and (III) biphenyl skeleton-containing epoxy resins, as an essential component; an adhesive-backed tape for TAB consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer and a protective film layer on a flexible organic insulating film. The adhesive sheet for a semiconductor connecting substrate, the adhesive-backed tape for TAB and the adhesive-backed tape for wire bonding connection of the present invention are excellent in adhesive strength, insulatability, dimensional accuracy, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Yasushi Sawamura, Shoji Kigoshi, Taku Hatano, Yukitsuna Konishi, Yoshio Ando
  • Publication number: 20020138294
    Abstract: The present invention is a system including a color coating system, a communication network, and a paint manufacture data management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Yoshio Ando, Toya Kawabe
  • Publication number: 20020025431
    Abstract: An adhesive sheet for a semiconductor connecting substrate consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer on a substrate, wherein said adhesive layer contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and an epoxy resin (B) and said epoxy resin (B) contains at least one epoxy resin (B) selected from (I) dicyclopentadiene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, (II) terpene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, and (III) biphenyl skeleton-containing epoxy resins, as an essential component; an adhesive-backed tape for TAB consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer and a protective film layer on a flexible organic insulating film. The adhesive sheet for a semiconductor connecting substrate, the adhesive-backed tape for TAB and the adhesive-backed tape for wire bonding connection of the present invention are excellent in adhesive strength, insulatability, dimensional accuracy, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Toray Industries
    Inventors: Yasushi Sawamura, Shoji Kigoshi, Taku Hatano, Yukitsuna Konishi, Yoshio Ando
  • Patent number: 6303219
    Abstract: An adhesive sheet for a semiconductor connecting substrate consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer on a substrate, wherein said adhesive layer contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and an epoxy resin (B) and said epoxy resin (B) contains at least one epoxy resin (B) selected from (I) dicyclopentadiene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, (II) terpene skeleton-containing epoxy resins, (III) biphenyl skeleton-containing epoxy resins and (IV) naphthalene skeleton-containing epoxy resins as an essential component; an adhesive-backed tape for TAB consisting of a laminate having an adhesive layer and a protective film layer on a flexible organic insulating film, wherein said adhesive layer has a softening temperature of 60 to 110° C. after having been cured and 50 hours or more in the insulation resistance dropping time after having been allowed to stand in an environment of 130° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Yasushi Sawamura, Shoji Kigoshi, Taku Hatano, Yukitsuna Konishi, Yoshio Ando
  • Patent number: 5885632
    Abstract: A process for preparing a product from a pulse crop as a starting material and a food containing the product prepared from a pulse crop as a starting material are disclosed according to the present invention, thereby enabling a food, a livestock feed, an aquacultural feed or the like to be efficiently prepared, which is made from a leguminous crop or a defatted product thereof or the like, which has excellent carcinopreventive and carcinostatic activities, osteoprosis therapeutic effect and immunosuppressive effect, and which can be ingested in a sufficient amount, and thereby enabling a wholesome food such as a biscuit having the above-mentioned excellent pharmacological activities. Any conventional product made from a pulse crop does not have such excellent pharmacological activities and a process for preparing the same is poor in efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Nichimo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Takebe, Yoshio Ando, Sunao Kikushima
  • Patent number: 5853779
    Abstract: A process for preparing grain products to use as foods, livestock feeds, aquacultural feeds. The grains used are soybean, rice, barley, wheat, oats, rye and corn, and defatted products or brans thereof, and the like and which are extremely excellent in digestion efficiency. Conventional products made from a grain are poor in digestion efficiency, and processes for preparing such products are also poor in efficiency. One of the main features of the process resides in that phytic acid in a grain is hydrolyzed removed to obtain a product having high digestion efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Nichimo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Takebe, Yoshio Ando, Sunao Kikushima
  • Patent number: 5746581
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evacuating a vacuum system which includes an evacuating portion comprising first and second vacuum pumps which are connected in series. The method and the apparatus are characterized in that the first vacuum pump is operated in a range from reverse rotation to forward rotation, and the second vacuum pump is rotated unidirectionally, thereby enabling pressure control of the vacuum system over a wide range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignees: Ebara Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Katsuya Okumura, Yuuichi Mikata, Manabu Tsujimura, Yoshio Ando