Michiko Fukuyama

Title: Michiko Fukuyama: Inventor of an Automatic Analysis Device and Method.

Introduction

Michiko Fukuyama is an inventor associated with Tokyo, Japan, and Hitachi High-Tech Corporation. Her patent work includes an invention for automatic analysis that addresses the calculation and display of coagulation times.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Michiko Fukuyama: “Automatic Analysis Device and Automatic Analysis Method.” The invention describes a device with specimen and reagent dispensers, a measuring unit, and controls for coordinating analysis operations. It calculates coagulation time from measured light intensity and generates graphs for prepared specimens. When the device cannot calculate a specimen’s coagulation time, the graph may use a time calculated for a specimen prepared outside the device or an estimate based on measured light intensity.

Career Highlights

Fukuyama’s listed patent reflects work on automated laboratory analysis, particularly the handling and presentation of coagulation-time results. She is associated with Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, a company whose work includes analytical and measurement technologies.

Collaborations

Chie Yabutani is identified as Fukuyama’s coworker. The information provided does not specify whether Yabutani collaborated on the patent.

Conclusion

Michiko Fukuyama’s listed invention focuses on making coagulation-time analysis more adaptable by providing graphing options when a direct calculation is unavailable.