Patents by Inventor Kouichi Shirouzu

Kouichi Shirouzu 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).

  • Connector engagement detecting apparatus
    Patent number: 5667403
    Abstract: This invention relates to a connector engagement detecting apparatus having a compact checking structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignees: Yazaki Corporation, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaru Fukuda, Eiji Fukuda, Kazuyuki Shiraki, Kouichi Shirouzu
  • Locking construction
    Patent number: 5558535
    Abstract: A locking projection is provided on a first electrical component. A locking portion is provided on a second electrical component. The locking portion includes an elastically deflectable flexible portion and a hook portion formed at a distal end of the flexible portion and engageable with the locking projection. A spring portion is provided on the second electrical component so as to be spaced a predetermined distance from the locking portion. When deflection of the flexible portion has reached a predetermined amount or more, the spring portion is depressed by the locking portion so as to be elastically deflected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd
    Inventors: Yuuji Saka, Kouichi Shirouzu, Kazuyuki Shiraki