This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2006-2011.
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Years Active: 2006-2011
Title: Nobuo Ichihashi: Innovator in Lactoperoxidase and Lactulose Production
Introduction
Nobuo Ichihashi is a notable inventor based in Isehara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of food science, particularly in the production of lactoperoxidase and lactulose-containing powder compositions. With a total of 2 patents, his work has implications for both food preservation and nutritional enhancement.
Latest Patents
Ichihashi's latest patents include a process for producing lactoperoxidase. This innovative process involves several steps: first, bringing one or more milk materials into contact with a cation exchanger to effect adsorption treatment. Next, the cation exchanger is washed after the adsorption treatment. Following this, the cation exchanger is brought into contact with a leaching solvent to obtain a leaching solution with lactoperoxidase eluted into it. The solution is then concentrated through an ultrafiltration membrane, leading to precipitation in the concentrated leaching solution. Finally, a lactoperoxidase solution is obtained by removing the precipitation from the concentrated leaching solution.
Another significant patent involves the production of a lactulose-containing powder composition. This process includes preparing a raw material liquid with specific lactulose and protein content, followed by spray drying to create the final powder composition. The careful formulation ensures that the lactulose content is between 10 to 50% by weight, with a protein content of 0.2 to 9.0 parts by weight per part of lactulose.
Career Highlights
Nobuo Ichihashi is associated with Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., where he applies his expertise in food technology. His work has contributed to advancements in dairy product formulations and has enhanced the nutritional value of various food products.
Collaborations
Ichihashi has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Nobuo Seki and Kenji Nishi. These partnerships have fostered innovation and development in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Nobuo Ichihashi's contributions to the production of lactoperoxidase and lactulose-containing compositions highlight his role as an influential inventor in food science. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing food quality and safety, making a lasting impact in the industry.