Patents by Inventor Katsuyuki Sano

Katsuyuki Sano has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11792937
    Abstract: A component built-in wiring substrate includes a first insulating layer, a first conductor layer formed on a first surface of the first insulating layer and including a component mounting pad, a second conductor layer formed on a second surface of the first insulating layer on the opposite side with respect to the first surface, via conductors formed in the first insulating layer such that the via conductors are connecting the second conductor layer and the component mounting pad of the first conductor layer, a second insulating layer formed on the first insulating layer and having a component accommodating portion penetrating through the second insulating layer such that the component mounting pad is positioned at bottom of the accommodating portion, and an electronic component positioned in the accommodating portion of the second insulating layer such that the electronic component is mounted on the component mounting pad of the first conductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro Yamada, Seiji Izawa, Katsuyuki Sano
  • Patent number: 11749596
    Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a conductor pad, an insulating layer formed on the conductor pad such that the insulating layer is covering the conductor pad and has a through hole, a bump formed on the conductor pad such that the bump is formed in the through hole penetrating through the insulating layer. The conductor pad is formed such that the conductor pad has a connecting surface connected to the bump, a concave part formed on the connecting surface of the conductor pad to the bump, and a convex part formed in the concave part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuyuki Sano, Yoji Sawada
  • Patent number: 11518430
    Abstract: A wheel steering device for a vehicle, including: a steering knuckle that constitutes a part of a suspension device and that is capable of moving relative to a body of the vehicle in an up-down direction, the steering knuckle holding a wheel such that the wheel is rotatable; and a steering actuator configured to cause the steering knuckle to be pivoted about a kingpin axis so steer the wheel, wherein a caster angle and a caster offset are both 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Katsuyuki Sano
  • Publication number: 20220165653
    Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a conductor pad, an insulating layer formed on the conductor pad such that the insulating layer is covering the conductor pad and has a through hole, a bump formed on the conductor pad such that the bump is formed in the through hole penetrating through the insulating layer. The conductor pad is formed such that the conductor pad has a connecting surface connected to the bump, a concave part formed on the connecting surface of the conductor pad to the bump, and a convex part formed in the concave part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuyuki SANO, Yoji SAWADA
  • Publication number: 20220087024
    Abstract: A component built-in wiring substrate includes a first insulating layer, a first conductor layer formed on a first surface of the first insulating layer and including a component mounting pad, a second conductor layer formed on a second surface of the first insulating layer on the opposite side with respect to the first surface, via conductors formed in the first insulating layer such that the via conductors are connecting the second conductor layer and the component mounting pad of the first conductor layer, a second insulating layer formed on the first insulating layer and having a component accommodating portion penetrating through the second insulating layer such that the component mounting pad is positioned at bottom of the accommodating portion, and an electronic component positioned in the accommodating portion of the second insulating layer such that the electronic component is mounted on the component mounting pad of the first conductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro YAMADA, Seiji IZAWA, Katsuyuki SANO
  • Publication number: 20210403078
    Abstract: A wheel steering device for a vehicle, including: a steering knuckle that constitutes a part of a suspension device and that is capable of moving relative to a body of the vehicle in an up-down direction, the steering knuckle holding a wheel such that the wheel is rotatable; and a steering actuator configured to cause the steering knuckle to be pivoted about a kingpin axis so steer the wheel, wherein a caster angle and a caster offset are both 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Katsuyuki SANO
  • Publication number: 20200223478
    Abstract: A steering device, including: a steering knuckle rotatably holding a wheel and pivotally supported by a suspension arm through a first joint; a steering actuator disposed on the suspension arm; and a tie rod a proximal end portion of which is coupled to the steering actuator and a distal end portion of which is coupled to the steering knuckle through a second joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Katsuyuki SANO
  • Patent number: 10449820
    Abstract: A vehicle-height control system includes: a fluid supply and discharge device including a compressor device and a tank storing fluid pressurized by the compressor device; a vehicle-height control actuator corresponding to a wheel and connected to the fluid supply and discharge device; a vehicle height controller that controls a vehicle height for the wheel by controlling the fluid supply and discharge device to control supply and discharge of fluid to and from the vehicle-height control actuator; a tank pressure controller that controls a tank pressure; and a fluid supply controller that supplies the fluid to a low pressure portion by controlling the fluid supply and discharge device at start and/or termination of at least one of control executed by the vehicle height controller and control executed by the tank pressure controller. The low pressure portion is at least a portion of the fluid supply and discharge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ikuhide Iyoda, Takayuki Tachi, Hideki Ohashi, Katsuyuki Sano, Jun Tokumitsu, Ryo Kanda, Shogo Tanaka, Masao Ikeya, Masaaki Oishi
  • Patent number: 10384508
    Abstract: A vehicle-height control system is configured to control a vehicle height for a wheel. The vehicle-height control system includes: a vehicle-height control actuator provided so as to correspond to the wheel; a pressure-medium supply and discharge device configured to supply and discharge a pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height control actuator; and a vehicle height controller configured to control the vehicle height for the wheel by controlling the pressure-medium supply and discharge device based on an inside temperature and an outside-air temperature to control at least one of supply and discharge of the pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height control actuator. The inside temperature is a temperature in the vehicle-height control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki Ohashi, Katsuyuki Sano, Jun Tokumitsu, Ryo Kanda, Shogo Tanaka, Masaaki Oishi, Ken Ogue, Masakazu Ohashi
  • Patent number: 10207558
    Abstract: A vehicle-height adjustment system includes: a vehicle-height adjustment actuator provided so as to correspond to a wheel; and a pressure-medium supply and discharge device configured to supply and discharge a pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height adjustment actuator. The pressure-medium supply and discharge device includes a tank configured to store the pressure medium. The vehicle-height adjustment system includes a tank-pressure controller configured to control a tank pressure based on at least one of a vehicle height for the wheel and an inside temperature. The tank pressure is a pressure of the pressure medium stored in the tank, and the inside temperature is a temperature in the vehicle-height adjustment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki Ohashi, Katsuyuki Sano, Jun Tokumitsu, Ryo Kanda, Shogo Tanaka, Masaaki Oishi, Ken Ogue
  • Patent number: 10160277
    Abstract: A vehicle height adjustment system includes: a vehicle height adjustment actuator provided for each wheel of a vehicle; a pressure medium intake and exhaust device configured to supply and exhaust a pressure medium to and from the vehicle height adjustment actuator; and a vehicle height adjustment unit including a computer, the vehicle height adjustment unit configured to: adjust a vehicle height by controlling the pressure medium intake and exhaust device, the vehicle height being a distance between the wheel and a vehicle body; adjust the vehicle height when a get-in estimation condition is satisfied; and limit a number of times the vehicle height is adjusted within a set period to a number of times smaller than a set number of times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki Ohashi, Katsuyuki Sano, Jun Tokumitsu, Ryo Kanda, Shogo Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20170274720
    Abstract: A vehicle-height control system includes: a fluid supply and discharge device including a compressor device and a tank storing fluid pressurized by the compressor device; a vehicle-height control actuator corresponding to a wheel and connected to the fluid supply and discharge device; a vehicle height controller that controls a vehicle height for the wheel by controlling the fluid supply and discharge device to control supply and discharge of fluid to and from the vehicle-height control actuator; a tank pressure controller that controls a tank pressure; and a fluid supply controller that supplies the fluid to a low pressure portion by controlling the fluid supply and discharge device at start and/or termination of at least one of control executed by the vehicle height controller and control executed by the tank pressure controller. The low pressure portion is at least a portion of the fluid supply and discharge device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ikuhide IYODA, Takayuki TACHI, Hideki OHASHI, Katsuyuki SANO, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA, Masao IKEYA, Masaaki OISHI
  • Publication number: 20170259640
    Abstract: A vehicle-height adjustment system includes: a vehicle-height adjustment actuator provided so as to correspond to a wheel; and a pressure-medium supply and discharge device configured to supply and discharge a pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height adjustment actuator. The pressure-medium supply and discharge device includes a tank configured to store the pressure medium. The vehicle-height adjustment system includes a tank-pressure controller configured to control a tank pressure based on at least one of a vehicle height for the wheel and an inside temperature. The tank pressure is a pressure of the pressure medium stored in the tank, and the inside temperature is a temperature in the vehicle-height adjustment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki OHASHI, Katsuyuki SANO, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA, Masaaki OISHI, Ken OGUE
  • Publication number: 20170259641
    Abstract: A vehicle-height control system is configured to control a vehicle height for a wheel. The vehicle-height control system includes: a vehicle-height control actuator provided so as to correspond to the wheel; a pressure-medium supply and discharge device configured to supply and discharge a pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height control actuator; and a vehicle height controller configured to control the vehicle height for the wheel by controlling the pressure-medium supply and discharge device based on an inside temperature and an outside-air temperature to control at least one of supply and discharge of the pressure medium to and from the vehicle-height control actuator. The inside temperature is a temperature in the vehicle-height control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki OHASHI, Katsuyuki SANO, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA, Masaaki OISHI, Ken OGUE, Masakazu OHASHI
  • Publication number: 20170151849
    Abstract: A vehicle height adjustment system includes: a vehicle height adjustment actuator provided for each wheel of a vehicle; a pressure medium intake and exhaust device configured to supply and exhaust a pressure medium to and from the vehicle height adjustment actuator; and a vehicle height adjustment unit including a computer, the vehicle height adjustment unit configured to: adjust a vehicle height by controlling the pressure medium intake and exhaust device, the vehicle height being a distance between the wheel and a vehicle body; adjust the vehicle height when a get-in estimation condition is satisfied; and limit a number of times the vehicle height is adjusted within a set period to a number of times smaller than a set number of times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideki OHASHI, Katsuyuki SANO, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA
  • Patent number: 9226397
    Abstract: A package substrate free of malfunction or error even with an IC chip in a high frequency range, particularly an IC chip with a frequency exceeding 3 GHz, is provided. A conductor layer 34P on a core substrate 30 is formed to have a thickness of 30 ?m and a conductor circuit 58 on an interlayer resin insulating layer 50 is formed to have a thickness of 15 ?m. By making the conductor layer 34P thick, it is possible to increase a volume of the conductor itself and decrease resistance. Further, by employing the conductor layer 34 as a power supply layer, it is possible to improve a capability of supplying power to the IC chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inagaki, Katsuyuki Sano
  • Patent number: 9101054
    Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board includes a core substrate having a through-hole formed through the substrate, an interlayer insulation layer formed on the substrate and having a via conductor formed through the insulation layer, and a conductor layer formed on the insulation layer and connected to the via in the insulation layer. The substrate has multiplayer insulation structure, outer power layer formed on surface of the structure, outer ground layer formed on opposite surface of the structure, inner power layer formed inside the structure and inner ground layer formed inside the structure, each of the inner layers has tapered end having angle satisfying 2.8<tan ?<55, the through-hole is penetrating through and insulated from the inner layers, and the inner layers are positioned between the outer layers such that the inner power layer is between the ground layers and the inner ground layer is between the power layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: IBIDEN Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inagaki, Katsuyuki Sano
  • Patent number: 8754334
    Abstract: An IC chip for a high frequency region, particularly a packaged substrate in which no malfunction or error occurs even if 3 GHz is exceeded. A conductive layer on a core substrate is formed at a thickness of 30 ?m and a conductor circuit on an interlayer resin insulation layer is formed at a thickness of 15 ?m. By thickening the conductive layer, the volume of the conductor can be increased and resistance can be reduced. Further, by using the conductive layer as a power source layer, the capacity of supply of power to an IC chip can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Ibiden Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inagaki, Katsuyuki Sano
  • Patent number: 8729400
    Abstract: An IC chip for a high frequency region, particularly a packaged substrate in which no malfunction or error occurs even if 3 GHz is exceeded. A conductive layer on a core substrate is formed at a thickness of 30 ?m and a conductor circuit on an interlayer resin insulation layer is formed at a thickness of 15 ?m. By thickening the conductive layer, the volume of the conductor can be increased and resistance can be reduced. Further, by using the conductive layer as a power source layer, the capacity of supply of power to an IC chip can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: IBIDEN Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inagaki, Katsuyuki Sano
  • Patent number: 8592688
    Abstract: A package substrate free of malfunction or error even with an IC chip in a high frequency range, particularly an IC chip with a frequency exceeding 3 GHz, is provided. A conductor layer 34P on a core substrate 30 is formed to have a thickness of 30 ?m and a conductor circuit 58 on an interlayer resin insulating layer 50 is formed to have a thickness of 15 ?m. By making the conductor layer 34P thick, it is possible to increase a volume of the conductor itself and decrease resistance. Further, by employing the conductor layer 34 as a power supply layer, it is possible to improve a capability of supplying power to the IC chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ibiden Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Inagaki, Katsuyuki Sano