2024 Jun 04
The design of the hygiene monitoring system measuring instrument “Lumi Tester Smart” jointly developed by Kikkoman Biochemifer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoki Kajiyama; hereinafter “Kikkoman Biochemifa”) and Optex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; President: Toru Uemura; hereinafter “Optex”) was the “Patent Office Director's Award” and We received the “Invention Implementation Achievement Award” to recognize the implementers.
Also, the award ceremony is scheduled to be held at Okura Tokyo (Minato, Tokyo) on 7/11 (Thursday).
■Award-winning inventions
Kikkoman BiochemiPher Optex Joint Development
| Patent Office Director's Award | Luminometer for quick and easy hygiene inspection | Design Registration No. 1628256 |
| Invention Implementation Achievement Award (*1) |
The “Lumi Tester Smart” is a measuring instrument for a hygiene monitoring system using an “ATP test” (*2) that measures and quantifies dirt that cannot be seen with the human eye in restaurant kitchens, food factories, medical sites, etc.
The design of the “Lumi Tester Smart” uses a capacitive touch switch in a simple design that is smooth and has no irregularities. It is easy for users to keep clean and can be measured with intuitive operation. Also, it is designed so that the lid can be opened and closed and the back stand can be pushed out with the handle. Measurement results are linked to the cloud, and can be checked even from a remote location. We pursued a design that allows everyone to easily manage hygiene, not just specially trained experts.
- *1 Kikkoman Co., Ltd. and Optex Co., Ltd. received the award for their achievements in implementing the inventions, etc. that are eligible for the award, and Kikkoman Corporation and Optex Co., Ltd. received the award.
- *2 “ATP testing” is a test method using ATP (adenosine triphosphate) contained in many organic substances, including living organisms, as an indicator of contamination.
■About the National Invention Award and the Patent Office Director's Award
The National Invention Award is held for the purpose of contributing to the improvement of science and technology and the development of industries by receiving gifts from the Imperial Family and honoring those who have completed and implemented inventions, etc. in Japan, and those who have made achievements in encouraging inventions. The “Patent Office Director's Award” is one of the special awards, and it targets inventions, etc. that are excellent in terms of science and technology, have progressive properties, and have remarkable implementation effects.
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