Patents by Inventor Makoto Chiba
Makoto Chiba 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: 12000352Abstract: In at least some implementations, a charge forming device includes a main body having a throttle bore, a throttle valve, a housing and a circuit board including a throttle position sensor and a pressure sensor. The throttle valve is received at least partially within the valve bore, is rotatable between an idle position and a second position, and includes a magnet that is rotated when the throttle valve rotates. The housing is carried by the main body, and the circuit board is carried by the housing. A signal path is defined leading from the pressure sensor to a pressure source, the signal path includes a liquid collection area located below a gaseous area with respect to gravity.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Walbro LLCInventors: Tatsuya Chiba, Katsuaki Hamataka, Tomoya Kawada, Naoya Kumagai, Yuki Tanaka, Kazunori Tsubakino, Makoto Waku
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Patent number: 11976929Abstract: In a localization apparatus for a vehicle, a landmark detector detects a landmark from camera information acquired from a camera mounted to the vehicle. An associator associates the landmark with a specific set of radar information by setting an error region in which the landmark may exist, selecting, from a radar observation point cluster formed of a set of radar observation points corresponding to a set of radar information acquired from a radar mounted to the vehicle, a radar observation point cluster formed of a set of radar observation points included in the error region, and associating the landmark with the specific set of radar information corresponding to the selected radar observation point cluster. A positional relationship calculator calculates a positional relationship between the landmark and the vehicle based on the specific set of radar information associated with the landmark.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Ariya Terani, Itsuki Chiba, Naohiro Fujiwara, Makoto Ohkado, Keisuke Hachisuka
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Patent number: 11923790Abstract: A dielectric elastomer drive system A1 includes: a dielectric elastomer drive unit 1 provided with a dielectric elastomer layer 11 and a pair of electrode layers 12 flanking the dielectric elastomer layer 11; a power supply unit 5 configured to apply voltage to the dielectric elastomer drive unit 1; and a charge removal unit 2 configured to remove the charge stored in the dielectric elastomer drive unit 1. The configuration contributes to improving responsiveness.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignees: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Seiki Chiba, Mikio Waki, Mitsuaki Ito, Makoto Sawada
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Publication number: 20210366646Abstract: This method for manufacturing a reactor (10) includes: an assembly manufacturing step for assembling a core-coil assembly provided with a reactor core (20), which comprises an inner-side core part that extends in a first direction and an outer-side core part that extends in a second direction and is linked to the inner-side core part, and a coil (30) that can be disposed around the inner-side core part with a gap therebetween and is wound in a tubular shape extending in the first direction, the external dimensions of the coil (30) in a third direction being configured to correspond to the external dimensions of the outer-side core part in the third direction; an installation step for installing the core-coil assembly in a mold in an orientation in which the third direction extends upward and downward so that the positon of the lowermost part of the coil (30) in the third direction and the position of the lowermost part of the outer-side core part coincide; and an injection molding step for filling at least thType: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Makoto CHIBA, Shoji AOKI, Hiromasa KAIBE
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Publication number: 20210027930Abstract: Provided is a reactor core (20) comprising: a plurality of inner core portions (21) that includes a plurality of first powder magnetic cores (23), the plurality of first powder magnetic cores (23) being arranged in line in a first direction (Dx), and each having a first end surface (21ta) and a second end surface (21tb) at both ends in the first direction (Dx); and two outer core portions (22) that includes second powder magnetic cores (26), the external dimensions of which correspond to the first powder magnetic cores 23, and that are respectively arranged so as to extend over the first end surfaces (21ta) adjacent in a second direction (Dy) which intersects with the first direction (Dx) and the second end surfaces (21tb) adjacent in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Makoto CHIBA, Shin YOSHIDA, Shoji AOKI, Hiromasa KAIBE
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Publication number: 20120230384Abstract: According to one embodiment, a storage device includes a first equalizer, a second equalizer, and an adjuster. The first equalizer compensates for a predetermined frequency band of a first signal transferred by a host via a storage interface and outputs the compensated first signal as a second signal. The second equalizer equalizes the second signal by decision feedback compensation. The adjuster adjusts the level of the frequency band compensation of the first equalizer based on the state of the decision feedback compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Makoto CHIBA
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Patent number: 6920006Abstract: A connection control circuit having the function of controlling connection and disconnection of an information storage apparatus to and from a transmission line is constructed such that it uses a comparator to determine whether or not the level of operating clock signal output from a controller of the information storage apparatus is within a predetermined range, and if it is detected that the level of the operating clock signal departs from the predetermined range, the connection control circuit outputs a control signal to a by-pass circuit to disconnect the information storage apparatus from the transmission line loop. This enables the information storage apparatus to be disconnected from the loop even if the controller of the information storage apparatus does not function normally due to an abnormality of the clock or an abnormality of the power supply.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Makoto Chiba
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Patent number: 6896216Abstract: A belt and pulleys are used as a power transmitting unit in a fishing reel for avoiding uncomfortable vibration or noises while fishing. A spool motor is supported in a motor receiving case provided at front and lower parts between both side frames, and a toothed pulley 21 is urged in the other side of a rotating shaft and is made detent. Another toothed pulley is fitted in a detent portion of a spool shaft by an E-ring, and a toothed belt is expanded between the toothed pulley and the other toothed pulley.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Daiwa Seiko, Inc.Inventor: Makoto Chiba
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Patent number: 6706813Abstract: To provide a curable composition excellent in flexibility and heat resistance. A curable composition which comprises (A) a block copolymer having at least one kind of block formed from an aliphatic hydrocarbon compound and (B) an isobutylene polymer having a silicon group bound to a hydrolyzable group or a hydroxyl group. That composition can be used as sealants, adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, compositions for gaskets, double layer glazing spacers and so on.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Makoto Chiba, Shintaro Komitsu
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Patent number: 6561033Abstract: A line length measuring device for a fishing reel in which the spool diameter data is obtained on the basis of the time for which an ultrasonic wave is radiated from the ultrasonic sensor mounted on a reel main body onto a spool face of the spool and its reflected wave is received by the ultrasonic sensor, and the line length is measured from the spool diameter data and the number of rotations of the spool detected by rotational number detecting means and displayed. A velocity measuring device is provided for detecting a velocity of the ultrasonic wave radiated from the ultrasonic sensor, in which the spool diameter data is acquired on the basis of the velocity of ultrasonic wave measured by the velocity measuring means.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Daiwa Seiko, Inc.Inventors: Kazuya Nanbu, Makoto Chiba
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Publication number: 20030039050Abstract: A connection control circuit having the function of controlling connection and disconnection of an information storage apparatus to and from a transmission line is constructed such that it uses a comparator to determine whether or not the level of operating clock signal output from a controller of the information storage apparatus is within a predetermined range, and if it is detected that the level of the operating clock signal departs from the predetermined range, the connection control circuit outputs a control signal to a by-pass circuit to disconnect the information storage apparatus from the transmission line loop. This enables the information storage apparatus to be disconnected from the loop even if the controller of the information storage apparatus does not function normally due to an abnormality of the clock or an abnormality of the power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: Makoto Chiba
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Publication number: 20030038200Abstract: A belt and pulleys are used as a power transmitting unit in a fishing reel for avoiding uncomfortable vibration or noises while fishing. A spool motor is supported in a motor receiving case provided at front and lower parts between both side frames, and a toothed pulley 21 is urged in the other side of a rotating shaft and is made detent. Another toothed pulley is fitted in a detent portion of a spool shaft by an E-ring, and a toothed belt is expanded between the toothed pulley and the other toothed pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: DAIWA SEIKO, INC.Inventor: Makoto Chiba
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Publication number: 20020139192Abstract: A line length measuring device for fishing reel in which that the spool diameter data is obtained on the basis of the time for which an ultrasonic wave is radiated from the ultrasonic sensor mounted on a reel main body onto a spool face of the spool and its reflected wave is received by the ultrasonic sensor, and the line length is measured from the spool diameter data and the number of rotations of the spool detected by rotational number detecting means and displayed, characterized by comprising velocity measuring means for detecting a velocity of ultrasonic wave radiated from the ultrasonic sensor, in which the spool diameter data is acquired on the basis of the velocity of ultrasonic wave measured by the velocity measuring means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: DAIWA SEIKO, INC.Inventors: Kazuya Nanbu, Makoto Chiba
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Patent number: 6451439Abstract: A primer composition showing good adhesion to the surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, and excellent in weather resistance and water resistance as well as a method of effecting adhesion is provided. The primer composition is characterized by comprising a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one silicon-containing group which has hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bound to the silicon atom and capable of crosslinking under formation of a siloxane bond.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Toshihiko Okamoto, Makoto Chiba, Junji Takase
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Patent number: 6426392Abstract: This invention is related to a thermoplastic crosslinked product obtainable by the crosslinking reaction of a composition comprising (A) a polymer having a silicon-containing group and (B) a tetravalent tin compound, said silicon-containing group having a hydrolyzable group bound to a silicon atom and capable of crosslinking through formation of a siloxane bond.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Makoto Chiba, Junji Takase
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Publication number: 20020077420Abstract: To provide a curable composition excellent in flexibility and heat resistance. A curable composition which comprises (A) a block copolymer having at least one kind of block formed from an aliphatic hydrocarbon compound and (B) an isobutylene polymer having a silicon group bound to a hydrolyzable group or a hydroxyl group. That composition can be used as sealants, adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, compositions for gaskets, double layer glazing spacers and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Makoto Chiba, Shintaro Komitsu
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Patent number: 6335412Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition comprising a reactive silicon group-containing saturated hydrocarbon polymer which features a high curing rate and a high degree of adhesiveness to various adherends. This invention is relates to a curable composition which comprises (A) a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one silicon-containing group containing a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bound to the silicon atom and capable of forming a siloxane bond, (B) a tetravalent tin compound, and (C) a silicon compound of the general formula (1) R1aSi(OR2)4-a (1) wherein R1 and R2 each independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms; a represents any of 0, 1, 2 and 3.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Toshihiko Okamoto, Makoto Chiba, Junji Takase
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Publication number: 20010053806Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a curable composition comprising a crosslinking silyl-containing saturated hydrocarbon polymer and providing good weather-resistant adhesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 1998Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: MAKOTO CHIBA, TOSHIHIKO OKAMOTO, MASASHI SAKAGUCHI, JUNJI TAKASE
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Publication number: 20010047056Abstract: A primer composition showing good adhesion to the surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, and excellent in weather resistance and water resistance as well as a method of effecting adhesion is provided. The primer composition is characterized by comprising a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one silicon-containing group which has hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bound to the silicon atom and capable of crosslinking under formation of a siloxane bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Toshihiko Okamoto, Makoto Chiba, Junji Takase
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Patent number: 6183551Abstract: A curable resin composition containing (A) a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one reactive silicon-containing group in a molecule, and (B) a hydrogenated oligomer of an &agr;-olefin, or a curable resin composition containing (A) a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one reactive silicon-containing group in a molecule, (C) a saturated hydrocarbon oligomer, and (D) an ester plasticizer, both of which have good workability, in particular, at low temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Toshihiko Okamoto, Kazuo Hagiwara, Makoto Chiba, Masashi Sakaguchi, Junji Takase