Patents by Inventor Satoshi Honda
Satoshi Honda 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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Publication number: 20120133171Abstract: A package tray assembly for a trunk of a vehicle includes a package tray and a support for supporting the package tray. The support is to be mounted to a body of the vehicle. The support includes a guide portion having a convex top surface. The package tray is to be attached to the support so as to be rotatable round a point located immediately below the guide portion as a center of rotation. The package tray includes a front end portion supported by the support when attached thereto. The front end portion includes a contact portion configured to move back and forth on the convex top surface while tilting at different angles relative to a moving direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicants: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TAKEHIRO, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Satoshi HONDA, Koji TOIDA, Jorge FIALHO, Hiromi TAKASE, Koji INOUE
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Patent number: 8056658Abstract: A saddle seat type fuel-cell electric vehicle includes a motor for driving rear wheels, a secondary battery for supplying electric power to the motor, a carrier for carrying luggage and a seat for supporting an operator, the carrier is located behind the seat and above the rear wheels. The secondary battery includes a plurality of cells each having an elongated boxlike shape, and it is stored in the internal space of the carrier, thereby increasing the flexibility of the layout of the vehicle body. Spacings functioning as air passages are defined between the inner wall of the carrier and the secondary battery. The carrier is formed with air inlet openings for introducing an air flow into the internal space and an air outlet opening for discharging the air flow out of the internal space. The plural cells are arranged adjacent to each other with given intervals on the same plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiyuki Horii, Jun Morimoto, Koji Aoki, Takashi Sone, Atsushi Otsu, Satoshi Honda
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Publication number: 20100243350Abstract: A motor-driven vehicle capable of increasing the degree of freedom of wiring for a motor. A drive wheel having a motor with a stator and a rotor serving as a drive source disposed in a wheel hub is rotatably supported on a wheel shaft between right and left forks. The stator is provided in a body-side retainer member fixed to a vehicle body, the rotor is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft, and wiring for the motor is passed through the body-side retainer member. The brake mechanism is provided on the drive wheel. As seen from a front of a vehicle body, the wheel hub is rotatably supported on the wheel shaft on one lateral side alone from a body center and the brake mechanism is disposed on one lateral side from a body center and the motor is disposed on the other lateral side from the body center.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Yutaka Nishikawa, Takeshi Kimishima, Hisashi Matsuo, Satoshi Honda
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Publication number: 20090326569Abstract: A surgical system includes a surgical instrument including a conducting section transmitting ultrasound vibration generated by an ultrasound transducer to a distal end portion and transmitting a high-frequency output signal to the distal end portion, an ultrasound drive section outputting an ultrasound drive signal to the ultrasound transducer, a high-frequency output section outputting a high-frequency output signal to the conducting section, a detection section detecting an ultrasound impedance of a surgical site to which ultrasound energy and high-frequency energy are provided from the distal end portion by outputting both signals simultaneously to the surgical instrument, a determination section determining whether the detected ultrasound impedance is in a predetermined range, and a control section performing control to increase a high-frequency output value by a first predetermined amount or decrease the high-frequency output value by a second predetermined amount when the detected ultrasound impedance iType: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.Inventors: Kazue TANAKA, Satoshi HONDA, Hideo SANAI
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Publication number: 20090254080Abstract: A surgical operation apparatus includes a handpiece to be held by an operator, and an apparatus main body to be connected with the handpiece, wherein the handpiece includes a high-frequency treatment unit to treat a living tissue by a high-frequency current, an ultrasonic treatment unit to treat a living tissue by an ultrasonic vibration, and a sensor unit to perform detection for calculation of an impedance of a living tissue, and the apparatus main body includes a high-frequency output module to activate the high-frequency treatment unit, an ultrasonic output module to activate the ultrasonic treatment unit, a sensor module to calculate the impedance of the living tissue based on a detection result obtained from the sensor unit, and a control module to automatically control at least the ultrasonic output module of the high-frequency output module and the ultrasonic output module in accordance with the impedance calculated by the sensor module so as to automatically adjust an output of at least the ultrasoniType: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Satoshi HONDA
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Publication number: 20090121140Abstract: This invention relates to a halide-containing stimulable phosphor having improved moisture resistance and luminance, and a process for producing the same. The halide-containing stimulable phosphor is characterized in that, among elements constituting the outermost surface and inside of the phosphor, there is a difference in composition ratio of a halogen element between the outermost surface and the inside of the phosphor. A radiation image conversion panel, which has been improved, for example, in moisture resistance, luminance and image quality by using the phosphor, and a process for producing the same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA MEDICAL & GRAPHIC, INC.Inventors: Akihiro Maezawa, Satoshi Honda, Hideaki Wakamatsu, Hiroyuki Nabeta
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Publication number: 20090020348Abstract: A saddle seat type fuel-cell electric vehicle includes a motor for driving rear wheels, a secondary battery for supplying electric power to the motor, a carrier for carrying luggage and a seat for supporting an operator, the carrier is located behind the seat and above the rear wheels. The secondary battery includes a plurality of cells each having an elongated boxlike shape, and it is stored in the internal space of the carrier, thereby increasing the flexibility of the layout of the vehicle body. Spacings functioning as air passages are defined between the inner wall of the carrier and the secondary battery. The carrier is formed with air inlet openings for introducing an air flow into the internal space and an air outlet opening for discharging the air flow out of the internal space. The plural cells are arranged adjacent to each other with given intervals on the same plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Yoshiyuki Horii, Jun Morimoto, Koji Aoki, Takashi Sone, Atsushi Otsu, Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7429746Abstract: A medical image recording apparatus comprising: a recording medium to record an X-ray image transmitted through a subject; and an anti-scattering member for X-rays transmitted through the recording medium or an X-ray absorbing member for the X-rays transmitted through the recording medium, wherein the anti-scattering member or the X-ray absorbing member contains a composite material containing a metal or a compound having a specific gravity of not less than 3 excluding lead or a lead compound; and an X-ray absorptance of the composite material is 30-99.99%.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Konica Minolta Medical & Graphic, Inc.Inventors: Tomoko Saito, Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7412309Abstract: A dynamo-electric motor applies motive power to a drive wheel. A battery supplies electric power to the dynamo-electric motor with a driver for controlling the driving of the dynamo-electric motor. A battery control unit performs a control of charging and discharging of the battery. A speed meter displays predetermined information relating to a vehicle. In the electric vehicle including the elements described above, the battery control unit obtains the vehicle speed, the total travel distance, and the trip travel distance based on a vehicle speed pulse of the dynamo-electric motor detected by the driver, and displays information relating to the vehicle speed, the total travel distance, the trip travel distance and information relating to charging and discharging of the battery on a display unit using communication means.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7299115Abstract: To provide an electrically-driven vehicle which does not impede the usual traveling even when a push-walk function is used. A motor is provided for driving a drive wheel with a battery supplying electric power to the motor. A throttle is provided for adjusting a vehicle speed and a battery control unit controls the motor based on an output of the throttle. The electrically-driven vehicle further includes a push-walk switch operated by a rider for selecting the push-walk traveling and, at the same time, the battery control unit also performs the detection of a vehicle state. The battery control unit performs the control of the push-walk traveling when the battery control unit receives the instruction of the push-walk switch via a rider and a vehicle state satisfies a preset condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7249644Abstract: An electric vehicle is provided with a drum brake unit on a rear wheel rotated by drive force of an electric motor. A first set of fins, for cooling the electric motor and the drum brake unit, are provided between the electric motor and the drum brake unit. Specifically, the first set of fins are provided on an inner side surface of a case body. It is possible to cool the electric motor using the first set of fins, and it is also possible to remove heat of the drum brake unit using the first set of fins. The fins act as a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the drum brake unit, and to resist heat transfer from the drum brake unit to the electric motor, helping to more efficiently cool the electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Satoshi Honda, Yoshihisa Kanno
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Publication number: 20070114478Abstract: A medical image recording apparatus comprising: a recording medium to record an X-ray image transmitted through a subject; and an anti-scattering member for X-rays transmitted through the recording medium or an X-ray absorbing member for the X-rays transmitted through the recording medium, wherein the anti-scattering member or the X-ray absorbing member contains a composite material containing a metal or a compound having a specific gravity of not less than 3 excluding lead or a lead compound; and an X-ray absorptance of the composite material is 30-99.99%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Tomoko Saito, Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7187088Abstract: To provide a power supply apparatus for an electric vehicle wherein the insulation of a power supply line for supplying a drive voltage to an electric motor can be simplified and the cost for the insulation can be reduced. A power supply apparatus for an electric vehicle includes batteries for driving a motor and general electric parts. An node A of an intermediate voltage of 24 V between a drive voltage of 48 V of the batteries and the ground voltage is connected to a ground line for the general electric parts. An inverter produces a voltage to be applied to the general electric parts based on the drive voltage of 48 V of the batteries and the intermediate voltage of 24 V. By adjusting the duty ratio of the inverter, a voltage of AC 24 V or AC 12 V can be applied to the general electric parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7186995Abstract: A medical image recording apparatus comprising: a recording medium to record an X-ray transmitted through a subject; and an anti-scattering member for X-rays transmitted through the recording medium or an X-ray absorbing member for the X-rays transmitted through the recording medium, wherein the anti-scattering member or the X-ray absorbing member contains a composite material containing a metal or a compound having a specific gravity of not less than 3 excluding lead or a lead compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Konica Minolta Medical & Graphic, Inc.Inventors: Tomoko Saito, Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7082018Abstract: A power supply apparatus for stabilizing a voltage generated on a power supply line by an electric motor, for preventing a battery from being overcharged, preventing an overvoltage from being generated, and protecting system components from an overvoltage, even when a battery is removed or no electric power is supplied from the battery to a control means. The apparatus includes a drive circuit for energizing a permanent-magnet brushless motor and a control circuit for controlling the drive circuit. A power supply state detecting circuit (activating unit) activates the control circuit depending on a voltage value on a power supply line of the motor. A voltage stabilizing means including a relay and a regenerative resistor stabilizes the voltage on the power supply line when the relay is opened and closed under the control of the control circuit. The voltage stabilizing means may include the drive circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Satoshi Honda
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Patent number: 7029836Abstract: A radiographic image conversion panel including a support, and at least one photostimulable phosphor layer formed on the support by a vapor phase deposition method (vapor phase growth). The panel is manufactured according to deposition, and a temperature of the support at the time of deposition is controlled at 50° C. to 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kuniaki Nakano, Osamu Morikawa, Akihiro Maezawa, Satoshi Honda
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Publication number: 20060017029Abstract: A medical image recording apparatus comprising: a recording medium to record an X-ray transmitted through a subject; and an anti-scattering member for X-rays transmitted through the recording medium or an X-ray absorbing member for the X-rays transmitted through the recording medium, wherein the anti-scattering member or the X-ray absorbing member contains a composite material containing a metal or a compound having a specific gravity of not less than 3 excluding lead or a lead compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Tomoko Saito, Satoshi Honda
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Publication number: 20050258377Abstract: A radiation image conversion panel is disclosed, comprising a support having thereon a stimulable phosphor layer comprising a stimulable phosphor having a columnar crystal structure, and the columnar crystal structure having the columnar crystal diameter ratio meeting the following equation (1): 0?D2/D1?3.0 ??(1) A preparation method of the radiation image conversion panel is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Kuniaki Nakano, Satoshi Honda, Osamu Morikawa
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Patent number: 6953941Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation image conversion panel comprising a substrate having thereon a stimulable phosphor layer and a protective layer. The stimulable phosphor layer is provided on the substrate by a vapor-phase deposition method. Further, a construction including the substrate and the protective layer has a flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Konica CorporationInventors: Kuniaki Nakano, Satoshi Honda, Osamu Morikawa
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Publication number: 20050177285Abstract: To provide an electrically-driven vehicle which does not impede the usual traveling even when a push-walk function is used. A motor is provided for driving a drive wheel with a battery supplying electric power to the motor. A throttle is provided for adjusting a vehicle speed and a battery control unit controls the motor based on an output of the throttle. The electrically-driven vehicle further includes a push-walk switch operated by a rider for selecting the push-walk traveling and, at the same time, the battery control unit also performs the detection of a vehicle state. The battery control unit performs the control of the push-walk traveling when the battery control unit receives the instruction of the push-walk switch via a rider and a vehicle state satisfies a preset condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Satoshi Honda