Patents by Inventor Tadao Matsunaga
Tadao Matsunaga 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: 11915609Abstract: Provided is a hollow organ model unit. The hollow organ model unit includes a base that includes a recessed part, a hollow organ model that is placed in the recessed part, a filler that is filled in the recessed part, and a sensor that performs a measurement on the hollow organ model.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Yoichi Haga, Makoto Ohta, Yasutomo Shimizu, Tadao Matsunaga, Noriko Tsuruoka, Soyoka Osaki, Hiroshi Yoshida, Simon Andre Tupin, Kaihong Yu
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Patent number: 11083493Abstract: A cochlear implant insertion-assisting device includes a tubular member configured to hold a cochlear implant. The tubular member includes a cut extending in a longitudinal direction. The cochlear implant insertion-assisting device can selectively switch between a first state in which the cochlear implant is held and a second state in which the cochlear implant can be released.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventors: Daisuke Yamauchi, Yoichi Haga, Tetsuaki Kawase, Yukio Katori, Kyoichi Akiyama, Tadao Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20200152091Abstract: Provided is a hollow organ model unit. The hollow organ model unit includes a base that includes a recessed part, a hollow organ model that is placed in the recessed part, a filler that is filled in the recessed part, and a sensor that performs a measurement on the hollow organ model.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Yoichi HAGA, Makoto OHTA, Yasutomo SHIMIZU, Tadao MATSUNAGA, Noriko TSURUOKA, Soyoka OSAKI, Hiroshi YOSHIDA, Simon Andre TUPIN, Kaihong YU
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Patent number: 10568607Abstract: A ultrasound probe according to this invention is provided with: a first dry film resist having a plurality of first apertures formed in an array shape, and respectively supporting the piezoelectric elements in close contact with a rim part of each of the first apertures in a state of partly exposing the function elements; a second dry film resist laminated on the first dry film resist, and also having second apertures respectively enclosing each of the function elements, the second dry film resist being of a thickness equivalent to that of each of the function elements; and a third dry film resist laminated on the second dry film resist, and also having third apertures, and respectively sandwiching each of the piezoelectric elements with the first dry film resist in a state of partly exposing the piezoelectric elements in close contact with a rim part of each of the third apertures.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignees: ULVAC, INC., TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Taichi Suzuki, Koh Fuwa, Ken Maehira, Yasutomo Ohashi, Katsuhiro Fujita, Yoichi Haga, Tadao Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20190290244Abstract: A ultrasound probe according to this invention is provided with: a first dry film resist having a plurality of first apertures formed in an array shape, and respectively supporting the piezoelectric elements in close contact with a rim part of each of the first apertures in a state of partly exposing the function elements; a second dry film resist laminated on the first dry film resist, and also having second apertures respectively enclosing each of the function elements, the second dry film resist being of a thickness equivalent to that of each of the function elements; and a third dry film resist laminated on the second dry film resist, and also having third apertures, and respectively sandwiching each of the piezoelectric elements with the first dry film resist in a state of partly exposing the piezoelectric elements in close contact with a rim part of each of the third apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicants: Ulvac, Inc., Tohoku UniversityInventors: Taichi SUZUKI, Koh FUWA, Ken MAEHIRA, Yasutomo OHASHI, Katsuhiro FUJITA, Yoichi HAGA, Tadao MATSUNAGA
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Publication number: 20190117258Abstract: A cochlear implant insertion-assisting device includes a tubular member configured to hold a cochlear implant. The tubular member includes a cut extending in a longitudinal direction. The cochlear implant insertion-assisting device can selectively switch between a first state in which the cochlear implant is held and a second state in which the cochlear implant can be released.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Daisuke YAMAUCHI, Yoichi HAGA, Tetsuaki KAWASE, Yukio KATORI, Kyoichi AKIYAMA, Tadao MATSUNAGA
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Patent number: 9618741Abstract: An optical scanning apparatus for efficiently performing scanning with light by efficiently increasing amplitude of an emission end of an optical fiber is provided. The optical scanning apparatus includes an optical fiber that guides illumination light emitted from a light source so that the illumination light is emitted from the emission end, a magnetic body fixed to the optical fiber, and a magnetic field generating unit changing a magnetic field to act on the magnetic body to displace a position of the emission end in a radial direction by magnetic force, and the magnetic field generating unit includes a plurality of coils for individually generating magnetic fields acting on the magnetic body at positions separate from each other in a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber, and the magnetic fields acting on the magnetic body can be individually adjusted at the positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignees: OLYMPUS CORPORATION, TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Atsuyoshi Shimamoto, Yoichi Haga, Tadao Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20150331233Abstract: An optical scanning apparatus for efficiently performing scanning with light by efficiently increasing amplitude of an emission end of an optical fiber is provided. The optical scanning apparatus includes an optical fiber that guides illumination light emitted from a light source so that the illumination light is emitted from the emission end, a magnetic body fixed to the optical fiber, and a magnetic field generating unit changing a magnetic field to act on the magnetic body to displace a position of the emission end in a radial direction by magnetic force, and the magnetic field generating unit includes a plurality of coils for individually generating magnetic fields acting on the magnetic body at positions separate from each other in a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber, and the magnetic fields acting on the magnetic body can be individually adjusted at the positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicants: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY, OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Atsuyoshi SHIMAMOTO, Yoichi HAGA, Tadao MATSUNAGA
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Patent number: 8944995Abstract: An insertion device and an endoscope which are inserted and extracted through a small incision and have multiple functions. A device body has grip forceps as a treatment means. A first folding back section and a second folding back section are provided at a distal portion of the device body such that the first and second folding back sections are aligned in a row in the longitudinal direction of the device body. The first folding back section and the second folding back section respectively have image obtaining means. An operation means can move the first folding back section to a folded back position in which the first folding back section is folded back relative to the second folding back section, and can also move the second folding back section to a position in which the second folding back section is folded back relative to the device body.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Tohoku UniversityInventors: Shinichirou Suda, Yoichi Haga, Tadao Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20120232346Abstract: An insertion device and an endoscope which are inserted and extracted through a small incision and have multiple functions. A device body has grip forceps as a treatment means. A first folding back section and a second folding back section are provided at a distal portion of the device body such that the first and second folding back sections are aligned in a row in the longitudinal direction of the device body. The first folding back section and the second folding back section respectively have image obtaining means. An operation means can move the first folding back section to a folded back position in which the first folding back section is folded back relative to the second folding back section, and can also move the second folding back section to a position in which the second folding back section is folded back relative to the device body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Shinichirou Suda, Yoichi Haga, Tadao Matsunaga
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Patent number: 7936958Abstract: An optical fiber coil and a production method therefor reduce the likelihood of optical transmission loss due to stress or temperature changes at low cost. Plural single optical fibers are arranged in parallel and are integrally covered with a covering portion so as to form an optical fiber ribbon, and the optical fiber ribbon is wound into a coiled state.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Suzuki, Tadao Matsunaga, Tomoki Furue, Ken Sukegawa
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Publication number: 20100170076Abstract: An optical fiber coil and a production method therefor reduce the likelihood of optical transmission loss due to stress or temperature changes at low cost. Plural single optical fibers are arranged in parallel and are integrally covered with a covering portion so as to form an optical fiber ribbon, and the optical fiber ribbon is wound into a coiled state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: TOMOEGAWA CO., LTDInventors: Masayoshi SUZUKI, Tadao Matsunaga, Tomoki Furue, Ken Sukegawa
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Patent number: 7723896Abstract: A driving mechanism using shape memory alloys comprises a first and a second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), a pin-like drive member (3) connected to each of the shape memory alloys coils (1, 2) extending in the axis direction, a substrate (4) having a wiring pattern (11) and a drive circuit (4a) to supply current to the shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), and a magnetic latch part (9) to hold the drive member (3), and the magnetic latch part (9) has a latch position in the axis direction of the drive member (3), the drive circuit (4a) selectively current-drives the first and the second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), the driven first or second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2) is heated and compressed to move the drive member (3) in the axis direction, and magnetic bodies (9a, 9b) provided to the drive member (3) is magnetically fixed at the latch position, thereby fixed and held in the axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignees: Japan Science and Technology AgencyInventors: Masayoshi Esashi, Yoichi Haga, Masanori Mizushima, Tadao Matsunaga
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Patent number: 7583884Abstract: A refractive index matching tape adhering device easily handles a refractive index matching film. The adhering device has a refractive index matching tape adhering portion which can be adhered by stretching the refractive index matching tape. In the adhering device having a refractive index matching tape supplying portion, a refractive index matching tape adhering portion, and a refractive index matching tape collecting portion, the refractive index matching tape adhering portion has a pair of tape supporting members which can stretch the refractive index matching tape and a cradle which holds the refractive index matching tape in the adhering.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tadao Matsunaga, Masayoshi Suzuki, Nobuhiro Hashimoto, Kimio Nakano
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Publication number: 20080227060Abstract: A driving mechanism using shape memory alloys comprises a first and a second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), a pin-like drive member (3) connected to each of the shape memory alloys coils (1, 2) extending in the axis direction, a substrate (4) having a wiring pattern (11) and a drive circuit (4a) to supply current to the shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), and a magnetic latch part (9) to hold the drive member (3), and the magnetic latch part (9) has a latch position in the axis direction of the drive member (3), the drive circuit (4a) selectively current-drives the first and the second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2), the driven first or second shape memory alloys coils (1, 2) is heated and compressed to move the drive member (3) in the axis direction, and magnetic bodies (9a, 9b) provided to the drive member (3) is magnetically fixed at the latch position, thereby fixed and held in the axis direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicants: Japan Science And Technology Agency, YoichiInventors: Masayoshi Esashi, Yoichi Haga, Masanori Mizushima, Tadao Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20080063344Abstract: An optical fiber coil and a production method therefor reduce the likelihood of optical transmission loss due to stress or temperature changes at low cost. Plural single optical fibers are arranged in parallel and are integrally covered with a covering portion so as to form an optical fiber ribbon, and the optical fiber ribbon is wound into a coiled state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Masayoshi Suzuki, Tadao Matsunaga, Tomoki Furue, Ken Sukegawa
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Publication number: 20070280617Abstract: A refractive index matching tape adhering device easily handles a refractive index matching film. The adhering device has a refractive index matching tape adhering portion which can be adhered by stretching the refractive index matching tape. In the adhering device having a refractive index matching tape supplying portion, a refractive index matching tape adhering portion, and a refractive index matching tape collecting portion, the refractive index matching tape adhering portion has a pair of tape supporting members which can stretch the refractive index matching tape and a cradle which holds the refractive index matching tape in the adhering.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: TOMOEGAWA CO., LTD.Inventors: Tadao Matsunaga, Masayoshi Suzuki, Nobuhiro Hashimoto, Kimio Nakano
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Publication number: 20070083084Abstract: An active tube and its system are offered which can be directed by bending its tip, controlling the degree of bend, thereby easily capable of insertion into difficult positions, and which can be driven at low temperature at which it can be used for inspection and medical treatment. A bending mechanism (21) is constructed by wiring an SMA coil (21e) along an outer side of a working channel tube (21a). The bending mechanism (21) is inserted into an outer skin tube (25) with a plurality of built-in weights (22). A front tip (23) is attached to the front end side of the bending mechanism (21) as a tip (2) of an active tube (1). A main tube (4) is connected through the working channel tube (21a) at the tip (2). A wire (21g) is connected to the SMA coil (21e). Said wire (21g) is inserted to the behind end side (41) of the main tube (4) in a wiring channel (4B9 of the main tube, thereby makes it possible to drive the bending mechanism (21) from outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicants: JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY, Masayoshi ESASHI, Yoichi HAGAInventors: Masayoshi Esashi, Yoichi Haga, Masanori Mizushima, Tadao Matsunaga
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Patent number: 6473288Abstract: The present invention provide an adhesive sheet for electrostatic chucking device having high heat resistance and to an electrostatic chucking device which causes little curvature of the ceramic board after application of heat and is excellent in heat resistance and adsorptity. The adhesive sheet of the present invention comprises a silicone resin elastic layer 11 and thermosetting adhesive layers 12 and 13 which are each laminated on the silicone resin elastic layer, wherein said thermosetting adhesive layers are composed of epoxy resin or phenol resin. The electrostatic chucking device of the present invention is produced by laminating an electrode and a ceramic layer having an adsorptive surface on a metal base in this order via the adhesive sheet of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Tomoegawa Paper Co.Inventors: Takeshi Shima, Tadao Matsunaga, Mitsuaki Horiike, Toshiyuki Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20020004134Abstract: The present invention provide an adhesive sheet for electrostatic chucking device having high heat resistance and to an electrostatic chucking device which causes little curvature of the ceramic board after application of heat and is excellent in heat resistance and adsorptity. The adhesive sheet of the present invention comprises a silicone resin elastic layer 11 and thermosetting adhesive layers 12 and 13 which are each laminated on the silicone resin elastic layer, wherein said thermosetting adhesive layers are composed of epoxy resin or phenol resin. The electrostatic chucking device of the present invention is produced by laminating an electrode and a ceramic layer having an adsorptive surface on a metal base in this order via the adhesive sheet of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: Tomoegawa Paper Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Shima, Tadao Matsunaga, Mitsuaki Horiike, Toshiyuki Yamamoto