This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Ajinomoto Co., Ltd., Hirata Corporation, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.. Active years: 2004-2020.
Location History:
- Tokyo, JP (2004 - 2015)
- Kawasaki, JP (2005 - 2020)
Company Filing History:
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Title: Innovations of Toshihito Seki
Introduction
Toshihito Seki is a notable inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of food technology and mechanical devices. With a total of 5 patents, his work showcases a blend of culinary innovation and engineering.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is focused on rice dough compositions and gluten-free rice noodles made therefrom. This invention includes a rice dough composition that features rice flour from medium grain rice, xanthan gum, oil, alkylene glycol alginate, and water. The resulting rice dough composition is gluten-free and exhibits advantageous characteristics such as shapability, viscoelasticity, durability, tackiness, absorbency, and mouthfeel. Additionally, he has developed a method for creating this rice dough composition, along with a shaped noodle product made from it.
Another significant patent by Seki is a component transfer device and method. This device includes a holding mechanism that positions and holds a component on a carrying surface at a predetermined height. It also features a pull-out unit that extracts the component held by the holding mechanism in a horizontal direction. The pull-out unit is equipped with a grasping member that can grasp the component from a vertical direction, a cam member for timing the grasping and releasing operations, a driving mechanism, and a restraint mechanism to control the cam member's movement during the grasping operation.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Toshihito Seki has worked with prominent companies such as Hirata Corporation and Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to various innovative projects.
Collaborations
Seki has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Katsuyoshi Tachibana and Soichi Tateno. Their combined expertise has likely enhanced the quality and impact of their inventions.
Conclusion
Toshihito Seki's contributions to innovation in food technology and mechanical devices highlight his role as a significant inventor. His patents reflect a commitment to improving culinary experiences and advancing engineering solutions.