Hidetaka Okada

Title: Hidetaka Okada: Microfluidic Reagents and Calcium Phosphate Particles.

Introduction

Hidetaka Okada is an inventor associated with Kyoto, Japan. His work includes inventions involving microchip-based liquid reagents and methods for stabilizing fine calcium phosphate particles. He is credited with 4 patents.

Latest Patents

**Liquid Reagent Containing Microchip and Method of Using the Same, and Packaged Liquid Reagent Containing Microchip.** This invention describes a microchip with an internal fluid circuit that moves liquid to a desired position using centrifugal force. A reagent-retaining portion holds the liquid reagent, while an air-introduction path helps introduce air into that portion. A detachable seal closes the air path. The patent also covers methods for using the microchip and packaged versions of the reagent-containing device.

**Method for Stabilizing Calcium Phosphates Fine Particles, Method for Manufacturing Calcium Phosphates Fine Particles by Using the Method, and Use Thereof.** This invention presents ways to stabilize fine calcium phosphate particles without reducing their ability to form a solid phase. It does so by stopping particle growth, including by lowering inorganic ion concentrations through dialysis, ion exchange, or dilution, or by separating the particles from the solution through filtration or centrifugation.

Career Highlights

Okada’s listed professional affiliations include Rohm Co., Ltd. and Kyoto University. His patent work spans microfluidic reagent handling and the stabilization and manufacture of calcium phosphate particles.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Shun Momose and Yasuhisa Kageyama.

Conclusion

Hidetaka Okada’s inventions address practical challenges in reagent delivery and particle stabilization, reflecting a range of technical work connected with his affiliations and collaborators.