Patents by Inventor Shigefumi Kihara

Shigefumi Kihara 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).

  • Method and apparatus for simulating a mechanical operation
    Patent number: 5402366
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating a mechanical operation is based on the finite element method and uses a particle flow model. Evaluation of contact boundary between a die and a material and remeshing operation are unnecessary. Particles (6) are moved on fixed elements to change material properties therein. The elements per se are not deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigefumi Kihara, Akihiko Yoshii