Patents by Inventor Kazuyoshi Munetika

Kazuyoshi Munetika 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).

  • Controller for railway vehicles
    Patent number: 4901953
    Abstract: A railway vehicle controller apparatus having a housing in which a rotatable shaft having a first portion positioned within the housing and a second portion extending out of the housing is provided. A control mechanism is connected to the second portion of such rotatable shaft. Such control mechanism is operable by an operator of such railway vehicle. A detection unit is positioned within the housing to detect a rotational position of the rotatable shaft. The detection unit includes a unit to provide an electrical signal indicative of such rotational position of the rotatable shaft. Such a signal is used as an acceleration or deceleration command. A control resistance mechanism engages the rotatable shaft to provide a controlled resistance to rotation of such rotatable shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Nippon air Brake Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuyoshi Munetika