Patents by Inventor Masoto Minakata

Masoto Minakata 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).

  • Publication number: 20090305556
    Abstract: A mounting structure includes an electrical circuit board provided with at least one through hole. An electrical component is electrically connected to the electrical circuit board. The electrical component includes an insulating housing. A holding member has a plate-like base fixed to the insulating housing. The base has a protrusion extending there from. Opposing plate-like first legs extend from the protrusion and interfere with an inside surface of the through hole for securing the holding member to the through hole in the electrical circuit board. A plate-like second leg extends from the protrusion in the same direction as the first legs. The second leg is arranged between the first legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Yuzo Kawahara, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Masoto Minakata