Patents by Inventor Yukihiro Michiwaki

Yukihiro Michiwaki 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).

  • Swallowing simulation apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10049602
    Abstract: A swallowing simulation apparatus that facilitate approximately reproducing an actual phenomenon of swallowing and allows quantifying a physical quantity related to a behavior and a physical property of an orally-ingested product is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: MEIJI CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yukihiro Michiwaki, Keigo Hanyuu, Tetsu Kamiya, Yoshio Toyama, Rika Murakami
  • Swallowing simulation apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9842193
    Abstract: A swallowing simulation apparatus comprises a computer that stores swallowing simulation software that when executed results in an oral cavity model and a pseudo-food product which are analyzed in a swallowing simulation. The analysis is used to evaluate ease of eating and/or drinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: MEIJI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsu Kamiya, Yoshio Toyama, Yukihiro Michiwaki
  • Swallowing Simulation Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20150079570
    Abstract: A swallowing simulation apparatus that facilitate approximately reproducing an actual phenomenon of swallowing and allows quantifying a physical quantity related to a behavior and a physical property of an orally-ingested product is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Yukihiro Michiwaki, Keigo Hanyuu, Testu Kamiya, Yoshio Toyama, Rika Murakami
  • Swallowing Simulation Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20140120509
    Abstract: To provide a swallowing simulation apparatus that facilitates approximate reproduction of an actual phenomenon of swallowing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: MEIJI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsu Kamiya, Yoshio Toyama, Yukihiro Michiwaki