Patents by Inventor Kentaro Yoshida
Kentaro Yoshida 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).
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Patent number: 11958187Abstract: A robot includes a base attached to an end of a robotic arm, a conveyor fixed to the base, and a holder to hold a workpiece and place the workpiece on a transferring surface of the conveyor. The holder includes a pivot shaft extending along the conveyor in a transferring direction of the conveyor, and reciprocatable or telescopic in the transferring direction, a pivoting structure attached to the pivot shaft so as to be reciprocatable in the transferring direction, and pivotable centering on the pivot shaft in a plane in which a width direction perpendicular to the transferring direction intersects with a height direction perpendicular to the transferring direction and the width direction, and a holding structure upstream of the pivoting part in the transferring direction to hold the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kentaro Azuma, Takayuki Ishizaki, Mitsunobu Oka, Masataka Yoshida
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Patent number: 11960242Abstract: The present invention provides a toner that can maintain excellent transferability even when a transfer bias is low. The toner includes a toner particle that includes a toner base particle and a plurality of convex portions X existing on a surface of the toner base particle, wherein the convex portion X contains an organic silicon polymer; when a cross-section of the toner is observed with a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM), and the convex portions X comprise a plurality of convex portions Y each having a convex height H of 40 nm or higher, a number ratio P (H/w) of the a number of the convex portions Y2 in which a ratio (H/w) of the convex height H to the convex width w is 0.33 or larger and 0.80 or smaller is 70% by number or more with respect to a total number of the convex portions Y.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kentaro Yamawaki, Sara Yoshida, Yusuke Kosaki, Taiji Katsura, Hidekazu Fumita, Toshiya Kaino
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Publication number: 20240053828Abstract: In order to provide a tactile presentation apparatus and a tactile presentation system that are capable of presenting a high-quality tactile sense with shape and pressure distribution controlled with respect to a contact object, a tactile presentation apparatus according to the present technology includes a contact portion, a peripheral portion, a retaining portion, a first driving portion, and a second driving portion. The contact portion includes a central portion having a first contact surface and a connection portion having a second contact surface, the second contact surface being flexible and continuous with the first contact surface. The peripheral portion is connected to the central portion through the connection portion. The retaining portion that supports the contact portion and the peripheral portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventor: KENTARO YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20240026872Abstract: A fluid control apparatus includes a flow-path space forming portion, an inflow opening, an outflow opening, and a drive mechanism. The flow-path space forming portion includes a flexible portion that have flexibility, and a facing portion that faces the flexible portion, the flow-path space forming portion forming a flow path space between the flexible portion and the facing portion, the flow path space being a flow path of fluid. The inflow opening is provided to an outer peripheral portion of the flow path space, as viewed from a facing direction in which the flexible portion and the facing portion face each other, the inflow opening being an opening through which the fluid flows into the flow path space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: HIROTO KAWAGUCHI, HIROSHI SUZUKI, KENTARO YOSHIDA
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Patent number: 11868532Abstract: A shape changeable apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a space forming section, a fluid controller, a signal emitter, a detector, and a generator. The space forming section forms a space, and includes a deformable member that is arranged in contact with the space. The fluid controller is capable of deforming the member by controlling a flow of fluid with respect to the space. The signal emitter emits a signal into the space. The detector is arranged out of contact with the member within the space, and detects the emitted signal. The generator generates information regarding the deformation of the member on the basis of a result of the detection performed by the detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SONY GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Kentaro Yoshida, Masahiro Sato
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Publication number: 20240003960Abstract: The object is to provide a technology for enabling reduction in the size of a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor element and a second semiconductor element. An output of the first semiconductor element is connected to an output of the second semiconductor element through wiring. A main current flows through the first semiconductor element, and a sensing current flows through the second semiconductor element. The sensing current has a correlation with the main current. The semiconductor device further includes a current sensor. The current sensor senses the sensing current flowing through the second semiconductor element in a contactless manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Kentaro YOSHIDA, Kei HAYASHI, Fumio WADA
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Patent number: 11813823Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure at least an outer layer and an inner layer which contain a polypropylene resin as a main component, a barrier resin layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer as a main component, and a metal deposited layer containing aluminum as a main component; a packaging material for a retort therewith; a method for recovering the multilayer structure; and a recovered composition comprising a recovered material of the multilayer structure. There is provided a multilayer structure exhibiting excellent recyclability and excellent appearance, gas barrier ability and shading performance both before and after retorting treatment, and a packaging material for a retort therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kentaro Yoshida, Makoto Suzuki
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Publication number: 20230347631Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multilayer structure in which a layer (A) made of a polyolefin resin composition (a), an oxygen barrier layer (B) and a sealant layer (C) are laminated in this sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Sakano, Kentaro Yoshida, Satoshi Ishiuchi, Tatsuya Oshita
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Publication number: 20230294380Abstract: There is provided a multilayer film having a structure in which a layer (X) is an outermost layer and at least the layer (X), a layer (Y), and a layer (Z) are adjacently laminated in sequence, wherein the layer (X) is made of a resin composition (A) comprising a vinyl alcohol polymer (a) having a melting point of lower than 150° C. as a main component; the layer (Y) comprises an adhesive resin (B) having a melting point of lower than 150° C. as a main component; the layer (Z) comprises a polyolefin resin (C) having a melting point of lower than 150° C. as a main component; and the resin composition (A) comprises alkali metal ions (b) in 25 to 1500 ppm. Such a multilayer film is suitably used as a gas barrier film because it has excellent appearance and interlayer adhesiveness even while having a vinyl alcohol polymer as an outermost layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Masahiro Kitamura, Kentaro Yoshida, Wout Luyten
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Publication number: 20230150236Abstract: There is provided a multilayer structure comprising at least a barrier resin layer (X) and an inorganic barrier layer (Y) with a thickness of 500 nm or less which is adjacent to the barrier resin layer (X), wherein the layer (X) is made of a resin composition (x) comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and a polyamide (B) in a mass ratio (A/B) of 55/45 to 98/2, and the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) has an ethylene content of 20 to 46 mol % and a saponification degree of 90 mol % or more. Thus, there can be provided a multilayer structure having excellent gas barrier properties and appearance even after being subjected to stretching process or retorting process followed by bending process, and a packaging material for retort therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kentaro Yoshida
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Publication number: 20230154808Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes: a base plate; an insulating circuit board including a ceramic substrate, a circuit pattern formed on an upper surface of the ceramic substrate, a metal layer formed on a lower surface of the ceramic substrate and fixed on an upper surface of the base plate with a first joint material; a semiconductor device having a first surface fixed on the circuit pattern with a second joint material and a second surface which is an opposite surface of the first surface; a lead frame fixed on the second surface with a third joint material; and a case fixed to an outer edge portion of the base plate and enclosing the semiconductor device, wherein restoring force acts on the insulating circuit board in a direction of warpage that is convex upward, and restoring force acts on the base plate in a direction of warpage that is convex downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Masaki KURACHI, Tatsuya KAWASE, Kentaro YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20230155012Abstract: The semiconductor device according to the present disclosure has features (1) to (3) below. The feature (1) is that “a lower surface of an on-chip bonding material has a shape matching a surface shape of a main current wiring connection region in plan view”. The feature (2) is that “an emitter sense wiring is directly connected to a side surface of the main current wiring connection region”. The feature (3) is that “an IGBT chip has an ineffective region in which the IGBT does not function in a region below an emitter sense pad and the emitter sense wiring”.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Kentaro YOSHIDA, Koichiro KISU
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Patent number: 11584508Abstract: According to one implementation, a rotating device includes at least one ring, at least one motor and a power transmission mechanism. The least one ring rotates in a circumference direction. The at least one ring includes no hub for housing a motor inside the at least one ring. The at least one motor generates power for rotating the at least one ring. The power transmission mechanism transmits the power to the at least one ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventors: Kazushige Sato, Kentaro Yoshida, Kazuaki Kotani, Iwao Murata
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Publication number: 20220410260Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sintered component includes a step of making a green compact having a relative density of at least 88% by compression-molding a base powder containing a metal powder into a metallic die, a step of machining a groove part having a groove width of 1.0 mm or less in the green compact by processing groove with a cutting tool, and a step of sintering the green compact in which the groove part is formed after the step of forming the groove part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Kentaro YOSHIDA, Shoichi TAKADA, Hirofumi KIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20220406153Abstract: [Object] To provide a technology capable of presenting various haptic sensations to a user. [Solving Means] A haptic presentation apparatus according to the present technology includes: a first deformable layer; a second deformable layer; and a drive unit. The first deformable layer is positioned on a front surface side. The second deformable layer is positioned inward of the first deformable layer. The drive unit is driven to control outflow and inflow of fluid between a first space and a second space, the first space retaining the fluid between the first deformable layer and the second deformable layer, the second space retaining the fluid inward of the second deformable layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: KENTARO YOSHIDA, HIRONOBU ABE, MASAKI ORIHASHI
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Patent number: 11465206Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sintered component includes a step of making a green compact having a relative density of at least 88% by compression-molding a base powder containing a metal powder into a metallic die, a step of machining a groove part having a groove width of 1.0 mm or less in the green compact by processing groove with a cutting tool, and a step of sintering the green compact in which the groove part is formed after the step of forming the groove part.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC SINTERED ALLOY, LTD.Inventors: Kentaro Yoshida, Shoichi Takada, Hirofumi Kiguchi
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Publication number: 20220269348Abstract: A shape changeable apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a space forming section, a fluid controller, a signal emitter, a detector, and a generator. The space forming section forms a space, and includes a deformable member that is arranged in contact with the space. The fluid controller is capable of deforming the member by controlling a flow of fluid with respect to the space. The signal emitter emits a signal into the space. The detector is arranged out of contact with the member within the space, and detects the emitted signal. The generator generates information regarding the deformation of the member on the basis of a result of the detection performed by the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: KENTARO YOSHIDA, MASAHIRO SATO
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Publication number: 20220260067Abstract: [Object] To provide a fluid control apparatus having a diaphragm structure and small flow path resistance. [Solving Means] A fluid control apparatus according to the present technology includes a first space, two flat plate members, a drive mechanism, a second space, a first check valve, and a second check valve. The first space has an inlet and an outlet. The two flat plate members face each other via the first space, and at least one of the flat plate members is an elastic body having flexibility. The drive mechanism bends the elastic body. The second space adjoins the first space, communicates with the first space via the inlet, and has a suction port. The first check valve allows fluid to flow from the suction port to the first space via the inlet. The third space adjoins the first space, communicates with the first space via the outlet, and has a discharge port. The second check valve allows the fluid to flow from the first space to the discharge port via the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Hiroshi SUZUKI, Masahiro SATO, Koji FUKUMOTO, Yuya HORIUCHI, Hironobu ABE, Hiroto KAWAGUCHI, Kazuhiro HONGO, Takuma MATSUSHITA, Daisuke MIZUTA, Kentaro YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20220195159Abstract: Provided is an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer with an ethylene unit content of 15 to 60 mol % and a saponification degree of 85 mol % or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kentaro Yoshida, Masako Katayama
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Publication number: 20220143959Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure at least an outer layer and an inner layer which contain a polypropylene resin as a main component, a barrier resin layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer as a main component, and a metal deposited layer containing aluminum as a main component; a packaging material for a retort therewith; a method for recovering the multilayer structure; and a recovered composition comprising a recovered material of the multilayer structure. There is provided a multilayer structure exhibiting excellent recyclability and excellent appearance, gas barrier ability and shading performance both before and after retorting treatment, and a packaging material for a retort therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kentaro Yoshida, Makoto Suzuki