Patents by Inventor Masanori Matsubara

Masanori Matsubara 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: 10809509
    Abstract: A sample observation device (1) includes: an emission optical system (3) for emitting planar light (L2) onto a sample (S); a scanning unit (4) for scanning the sample (S) with respect to an emission face (R) of the planar light (L2); an imaging optical system (5) having an observation axis (P2) inclined with respect to the emission face (R) and for forming an image from observation light (L3) generated in the sample (S) in accordance with the emission of the planar light (L2); an image acquiring unit (6) for acquiring a plurality of partial image data corresponding to a part of an optical image according to the observation light (L3) formed as an image by the imaging optical system (5); and an image generating unit (8) for generating observation image data of the sample S based on the plurality of partial image data generated by the image acquiring unit (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Satoshi Yamamoto, Masanori Matsubara, Norikazu Sugiyama
  • Publication number: 20200158633
    Abstract: A sample observation device includes a flow cell in which a fluid containing samples flows, an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the samples flowing in the flow cell with planar light, an image formation unit having an observation axis inclined with respect to an irradiation surface for the planar light, and configured to form an image of observation light generated in the sample due to the irradiation with the planar light, a two-dimensional imaging element configured to capture a light image including at least a cross section of the fluid among light images according to the observation light formed by the image formation unit, and outputs image data, and an analysis unit configured to analyze a light intensity profile of the sample in a flow direction of the fluid on the basis of the image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Satoshi YAMAMOTO, Masanori MATSUBARA, Norikazu SUGIYAMA, Masanori KOBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20200132603
    Abstract: A sample observation device includes a sample container that holds the sample stained with a first fluorescent substance and a solution including a second fluorescent substance, an irradiation unit that performs irradiation with first excitation light and second excitation light, a scanning unit that scans the sample container in one direction, an image formation unit that forms first fluorescent light from the sample and second fluorescent light from the solution, an imaging unit that outputs first image data based on the first fluorescent light and first image data based on the second fluorescent light, an image processing unit that generates a first fluorescent light image based on a plurality of pieces of first image data and a second fluorescent light image based on a plurality of pieces of second image data, and an analysis unit that specifies an area in which there is the sample on the basis of the second fluorescent light image and sets an analysis area in the first fluorescent light image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Norikazu SUGIYAMA, Masanori MATSUBARA, Satoshi YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200041776
    Abstract: A sample observation device (1) includes: an emission optical system (3) for emitting planar light (L2) onto a sample (S); a scanning unit (4) for scanning the sample (S) with respect to an emission face (R) of the planar light (L2); an imaging optical system (5) having an observation axis (P2) inclined with respect to the emission face (R) and for forming an image from observation light (L3) generated in the sample (S) in accordance with the emission of the planar light (L2); an image acquiring unit (6) for acquiring a plurality of partial image data corresponding to a part of an optical image according to the observation light (L3) formed as an image by the imaging optical system (5); and an image generating unit (8) for generating observation image data of the sample S based on the plurality of partial image data generated by the image acquiring unit (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Satoshi YAMAMOTO, Masanori MATSUBARA, Norikazu SUGIYAMA
  • Patent number: 10379334
    Abstract: A light measurement device is a light measurement device for measuring light coming from a sample, and is provided with a moving-image acquisition part for acquiring moving image data, and an analysis processing part for performing analysis processing on moving image data. The analysis processing part includes: a luminance-value-data acquisition part for acquiring luminance value data indicating a chronological change in a luminance value; a luminance-value extraction part for extracting a peak value and a bottom value of the luminance value, from the luminance value data; and a pixel specifying part for calculating an evaluation value evaluating a state of a change in a luminance value on the basis of the peak value and the bottom value and specifying a target pixel that is to be analyzed from a plurality of pixels on the basis of a repeat state of the evaluation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Takuji Kataoka, Masanori Matsubara
  • Patent number: 10197782
    Abstract: The light measurement device is provided with a moving-image acquisition part and an analysis processing part. The analysis processing part includes: a luminance-value-data acquisition part for acquiring the luminance value data; a luminance-value extraction part for extracting a peak value and a bottom value of the luminance value, from the luminance value data; a pixel extraction part for extracting a target pixel configuring an image of a predetermined cell from a plurality of pixels, on the basis of the evaluation value. The pixel extraction part extracts, as the evaluation value, the target pixel on the basis of at least one of an amplitude of the luminance value obtained from a difference between the peak value and the bottom value and a change ratio of the luminance value obtained from a ratio of the peak value relative to the bottom value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Takuji Kataoka, Masanori Matsubara
  • Patent number: 8795880
    Abstract: A battery (100) includes a terminal fixing portion (40) projecting outwardly from a lid body (14), and an outer cover member (60) covering the terminal fixing portion (40). The terminal fixing portion (40) includes a hole (42) into which an electrode terminal (30) is inserted. The outer cover member (60) includes a cylindrical portion (62) (deformation restricting portion) covering an outer peripheral surface (40b) of the terminal fixing portion (40) and restrict deformation of the outer peripheral surface (40b) of the terminal fixing portion (40), and a pressure application portion (64) that compresses against a top end portion (40a) of the terminal fixing portion (40) and causes the terminal fixing portion (40) to deform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Masanori Matsubara
  • Publication number: 20140152798
    Abstract: A light measurement device is a light measurement device for measuring light coming from a sample, and is provided with a moving-image acquisition part for acquiring moving image data, and an analysis processing part for performing analysis processing on moving image data. The analysis processing part includes: a luminance-value-data acquisition part for acquiring luminance value data indicating a chronological change in a luminance value; a luminance-value extraction part for extracting a peak value and a bottom value of the luminance value, from the luminance value data; and a pixel specifying part for calculating an evaluation value evaluating a state of a change in a luminance value on the basis of the peak value and the bottom value and specifying a target pixel that is to be analyzed from a plurality of pixels on the basis of a repeat state of the evaluation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Takuji Kataoka, Masanori Matsubara
  • Publication number: 20140152799
    Abstract: The light measurement device is provided with a moving-image acquisition part and an analysis processing part. The analysis processing part includes: a luminance-value-data acquisition part for acquiring the luminance value data; a luminance-value extraction part for extracting a peak value and a bottom value of the luminance value, from the luminance value data; a pixel extraction part for extracting a target pixel configuring an image of a predetermined cell from a plurality of pixels, on the basis of the evaluation value. The pixel extraction part extracts, as the evaluation value, the target pixel on the basis of at least one of an amplitude of the luminance value obtained from a difference between the peak value and the bottom value and a change ratio of the luminance value obtained from a ratio of the peak value relative to the bottom value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Takuji Kataoka, Masanori Matsubara
  • Publication number: 20120288748
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery with high sealing property at the fitted portion among the case and the terminal. In the embodiment, the electric terminal has the groove formed on the outer periphery along the whole circumference of the terminal, and the groove has an outer edge line at the outer side of the case. The lid is provided with the through hole around which the flanged portion stands outward from the case. The terminal surrounded by the insulating member is inserted into the hole such that the groove faces a section of the lid having thickness in the axial direction of the terminal. Plastically deforming the upper area in the flanged portion above the edge line of the groove positioned at the outer side of the case and forming the press-fitted portion provides the fitted portion between the terminal and the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Takahiro OSHIMA, Masanori MATSUBARA
  • Publication number: 20100129709
    Abstract: A battery (100) includes a terminal fixing portion (40) projecting outwardly from a lid body (14), and an outer cover member (60) covering the terminal fixing portion (40). The terminal fixing portion (40) includes a hole (42) into which an electrode terminal (30) is inserted. The outer cover member (60) includes a cylindrical portion (62) (deformation restricting portion) covering an outer peripheral surface (40b) of the terminal fixing portion (40) and restrict deformation of the outer peripheral surface (40b) of the terminal fixing portion (40), and a pressure application portion (64) that compresses against a top end portion (40a) of the terminal fixing portion (40) and causes the terminal fixing portion (40) to deform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Masanori MATSUBARA
  • Patent number: 5982127
    Abstract: A multi-joint robot is disclosed, wherein a mount structure is vertically moved by means of a drive mechanism including a vertical threaded shaft and a stepping motor for rotationally driving said threaded shaft, thereby to vertically move the mount structure along the threaded shaft between an upper most position and a lower most position. A balancing device for balancing the weight of the mount structure includes at least one or more tension coil springs, the tension coil spring having one end anchored to a bottom of the robot, the opposite end connected to the bracket of the mount structure and an intermediate part thereof put into slide engagement with the pulley means which is arranged at an upper part of said robot above said bracket of said mount structure, so that the tension coil spring or springs may be expanded when said mount structure is at a position below said upper most position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masanori Matsubara, Kiyoshi Wakaizumi
  • Patent number: 4085675
    Abstract: An apparatus for imprinting the raised indicia from a credit card on a copy sheet has a support provided with a holder for the credit card. A printing head is movable on the support between a raised position spaced from the holder and a lowered position juxtaposed therewith. In this lowered position an electrical actuator in the head can roll a platen roller across the card to imprint indicia on the card on a copy sheet overlying the card. An electromagnet in the support holds the head in the lowered position during the printing cycle. Switches are provided to energize the actuator once the head is fully in the lowered position and to deenergize the holding electromagnet after the printing cycle is completed so that the head can return to the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Janome Sewing Machine Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Naohiro Yoshikawa, Sadaharu Sato, Masanori Matsubara, Masao Hosoda