Patents by Inventor Takashi Okano
Takashi Okano 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: 20240142262Abstract: An operation management system including a controller configured to execute: a position obtaining process to obtain positional information from each registered mobility; a correlating process to correlate each registered mobility and specification information stored in a storage device with each other; a travel-history storing process to store, in the storage device, a traveled route which is a travel history of each registered mobility, so as to be correlated with map information; and a road-surface-condition obtaining process to calculate a road surface condition including a position and a shape of a rut corresponding to the traveled route based on information on a detection value of a sensor of each of registered mobility, the type of a road surface included in the map information, the specification information, and the traveled route and to store, in the storage device, the road surface condition so as to be correlated with the map information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicants: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Komatsu Ltd.Inventors: Yusuke NOZAWA, Shun Mizoo, Toru Takashima, Takahiro Okano, Kenta Osagawa, Takashi Hiranaka, Shota Konishi
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Publication number: 20230092233Abstract: An approach is provided in which the approach captures a set of individual indices corresponding to a set of psychological conditions of individual members of a team during a set of phases of a project. The approach computes, based on the set of individual indices, a set of team indices corresponding to the set of psychological conditions indicating a team state in each one of the set of phases of the project. The approach transmits a recommendation to a user in response to detecting a set of differences between the set of team indices and a set of expected values. The recommendation includes an action to increase the set of team indices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Katsuroh Hayashi, Kenichi Ishikawa, Takashi Okano
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Publication number: 20220243815Abstract: A multi-layer steel gasket includes a pair of outermost steel layers having a plurality of combustion openings. The outermost layers are generally planar and free of elastic beads in a compression region of the gasket immediately surrounding the combustion openings. A pair of metal sealing rings are associated with each of the combustion openings and are disposed between the outermost layers and are formed with opposed full beads that face away from one another in the compression region of the gasket around each cylinder opening. The sealing rings each having a thickness of at least 0.3 mm and which is greater than a thickness of the outermost layer. At least one distance layer is disposed between the outermost layers, wherein when the compression region is fully compressed, the thickness of the combined layers of gasket in the compression region is greater than the thickness of the combined layers of the gasket in a body of the gasket adjacent the compression region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: JAMES ZWICK, JEASON SUN, TAKASHI OKANO
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Publication number: 20210286279Abstract: A magenta toner is provided. The magenta toner comprises toner particles each comprising a binder resin and a colorant. From 1.0% to 25.0% by number of the toner particles have a CH rate of 25.0% or more in absolute value. The CH rate is calculated from the following formula (1): CH rate (%)=[(In?Iave)/Iave]×100??Formula (1) where, in a Raman spectrum of each toner particle, In represents an integrated intensity within a wavenumber region of from 2,750 to 3,250 cm?1 when an intensity at a wavenumber ? within a wavenumber region of from 1,200 to 3,250 cm?1 is s normalized to 1, where a total intensity of all the toner particles is maximum at the wavenumber ?; and Iave represents an average of the In.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Hiyori FUJINO, Keisuke TADA, Shoki MATSUDA, Fumihiko CHIMOTO, Takashi OKANO, Ayumi SATOH
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Patent number: 10781752Abstract: An inlet air cooling system used in a gas turbine for supplying power to a refrigerant compressor for compressing refrigerant in a natural gas liquefaction plant includes: an inlet air cooler for cooling inlet air of the gas turbine; chiller motors used for a chiller for cooling coolant supplied to the inlet air cooler; a first variable speed driver for supplying electric power to each of the one or more chiller motors; and an electric generator driven by the gas turbine, wherein the electric generator is electrically connected to the first variable speed driver, and electric power generated by the electric generator can be supplied to each of the chiller motors from the first variable speed driver without using a main power line of an electric power system, which enables efficient electric power supply to the motors via the variable speed driver.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: CHIYODA CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshitsugi Kikkawa, Takashi Okano, Satoshi Yasuda, Toshiya Momose, Masanori Kameta
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Publication number: 20190072036Abstract: An inlet air cooling system used in a gas turbine for supplying power to a refrigerant compressor for compressing refrigerant in a natural gas liquefaction plant includes: an inlet air cooler for cooling inlet air of the gas turbine; chiller motors used for a chiller for cooling coolant supplied to the inlet air cooler; a first variable speed driver for supplying electric power to each of the one or more chiller motors; and an electric generator driven by the gas turbine, wherein the electric generator is electrically connected to the first variable speed driver, and electric power generated by the electric generator can be supplied to each of the chiller motors from the first variable speed driver without using a main power line of an electric power system, which enables efficient electric power supply to the motors via the variable speed driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Yoshitsugi KIKKAWA, Takashi OKANO, Satoshi YASUDA, Toshiya MOMOSE, Masanori KAMETA
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Patent number: 10119494Abstract: The multi-layer gasket assembly includes a plurality of metal gasket layers which have at least one set of axially aligned openings. The plurality of gasket layers includes at least two functional layers which are arranged in a stacked relationship with one another. Each functional layer has at least one full embossment bead that is spaced radially from and surrounds the at least one opening. The functional layers are also arranged such that the full embossment beads are in a nested relationship with one another. At least one stopper is positioned adjacent the nested full embossment beads for preventing full flattening of the full embossment beads.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Tenneco Inc.Inventors: Harish Lnu, Jake Hu, Takashi Okano
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Patent number: 10006403Abstract: A cylinder head gasket constructed in accordance with invention provides a reliable gas/fluid-tight seal between a cylinder head and cylinder block during assembly and maintains the seal during use without substantially losing the contact pressure provided by the gasket during assembly while in use. The cylinder head gasket includes a first functional layer having an opening bounded by an annular free edge. The first functional layer has a full bead and a half bead. The half bead is between the full bead and the free edge. The half bead extends in a first axial direction to a plateau portion and the full bead extends in a second axial direction opposite the first axial direction to a peak.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Federal-Mogul LLCInventors: Takashi Okano, Jake Hu
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Patent number: 9939066Abstract: A gasket assembly having a secondary elastic sealing bead positioned radially inwardly of the primary sealing bead. The secondary sealing bead extends circumferentially about the aperture and radially inwardly of the primary sealing bead. A stopper layer is disposed adjacent at least a portion of the gasket layer and extends radially from the outboard region to the inboard edge to radially overlap the secondary sealing bead and the primary sealing bead. The secondary sealing bead has an “S-type” structure and provides increased gasket resiliency adjacent the inboard edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Federal-Mogul LLCInventors: Takashi Okano, Steven Honkala
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Patent number: 9644741Abstract: A gasket assembly is provided including a first gasket layer and a second gasket layer having an outboard region and an inboard edge circumscribing an aperture. The gasket layers present a sealing bead between the inboard edge and the outboard region. A stopper layer disposed between the gasket layers is attached to the outboard region of the first gasket layer at an attachment joint and extends from the attachment joint to the inboard edge. A coating of sealing material is applied between the first gasket layer and the stopper layer. The coating extends from the attachment joint to the inboard edge of the first gasket layer to present a contact region immediately surrounding the aperture where the first gasket layer and the stopper layer are in direct continuous contact with the coating thereby preventing gas leakage and metal to metal contact between the first gasket layer and the stopper layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Federal-Mogul LLCInventors: Takashi Okano, Steven Honkala, Hubert Koehler
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Publication number: 20170030293Abstract: The multi-layer gasket assembly includes a plurality of metal gasket layers which have at least one set of axially aligned openings. The plurality of gasket layers includes at least two functional layers which are arranged in a stacked relationship with one another. Each functional layer has at least one full embossment bead that is spaced radially from and surrounds the at least one opening. The functional layers are also arranged such that the full embossment beads are in a nested relationship with one another. At least one stopper is positioned adjacent the nested full embossment beads for preventing full flattening of the full embossment beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Harish Lnu, Jake Hu, Takashi Okano
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Patent number: 9243584Abstract: A cylinder head gasket including a first functional layer, a second functional layer, a first stopper, and a second stopper is provided. The first functional layer includes a first full bead extending around a combustion chamber opening and axially aligned with a second full bead of the second functional layer. The first stopper extends along the first functional layer between the combustion chamber opening and the first full bead for preventing over-compression of the first full bead. The second stopper extends along the second full bead of the second functional layer for increasing load on the second full bead, reducing head lift, and promoting an even distribution of the load. The second stopper includes a third full bead matching the second full bead of said second functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventors: Tyler Haberer, Takashi Okano, Daniel J. Vialard
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Publication number: 20150226153Abstract: A cylinder head gasket including at least three functional layers and at least two stoppers is provided. The first functional layer includes a first full bead extending around a combustion chamber opening and axially aligned with a second full bead of the second functional layer. The first stopper extends along the first functional layer between the combustion chamber opening and the first full bead for preventing over-compression of the first full bead. The second stopper is located beneath the second full bead of the second functional layer for increasing load on the second full bead, reducing head lift, and promoting an even distribution of the load. The second stopper is not attached to the second functional layer along and adjacent the second full bead, and thus an air gap is present between the second stopper and the second full bead when the gasket is not compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Federal Mogul CorporationInventors: Tyler Haberer, Takashi Okano, Daniel J. Vialard
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Publication number: 20150226152Abstract: A cylinder head gasket including a first functional layer, a second functional layer, a first stopper, and a second stopper is provided. The first functional layer includes a first full bead extending around a combustion chamber opening and axially aligned with a second full bead of the second functional layer. The first stopper extends along the first functional layer between the combustion chamber opening and the first full bead for preventing over-compression of the first full bead. The second stopper extends along the second full bead of the second functional layer for increasing load on the second full bead, reducing head lift, and promoting an even distribution of the load. The second stopper includes a third full bead matching the second full bead of said second functional layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATIONInventors: Tyler Haberer, Takashi Okano, Daniel J. Vialard
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Patent number: 9013280Abstract: Provided is an air conditioner that suppresses power consumption by discharging resistors for discharging residual charges of a transmission path. An analog switch is previously interposed between two discharging resistors. In sending an AMI signal to two lines of a transmission path, an MCU executes discharge control to cause the analog switch to achieve an OFF state when a high level signal voltage is output, and to cause the analog switch to achieve an ON state when a low level signal voltage is output.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Daikin Industries Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Okano
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Publication number: 20140265156Abstract: A gasket assembly having a secondary elastic sealing bead positioned radially inwardly of the primary sealing bead. The secondary sealing bead extends circumferentially about the aperture and radially inwardly of the primary sealing bead. A stopper layer is disposed adjacent at least a portion of the gasket layer and extends radially from the outboard region to the inboard edge to radially overlap the secondary sealing bead and the primary sealing bead. The secondary sealing bead has an “S-type” structure and provides increased gasket resiliency adjacent the inboard edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi Okano, Steven Honkala
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Patent number: 8783692Abstract: A multilayer cylinder head gasket has a pair of functional layers and a distance layer with aligned openings. Each functional layer has a full bead located radially outwardly from and extending about its opening. Each functional layer also has a half bead spaced from the full bead. The distance layer includes a first portion extending radially from the opening and having a first thickness. A second portion of the distance layer extends radially from the first portion and has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness. A third portion of the distance layer extends radially from the second portion and has a third thickness less than the second thickness. The distance layer comprises a plurality of pieces, and at least one of the pieces limits compression of at least one of the full beads when the functional layers are compressed together.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventor: Takashi Okano
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Publication number: 20140103610Abstract: A multilayer cylinder head gasket has a pair of functional layers and a distance layer with aligned openings. Each functional layer has a full bead located radially outwardly from and extending about its opening. Each functional layer also has a half bead spaced from the full bead. The distance layer includes a first portion extending radially from the opening and having a first thickness. A second portion of the distance layer extends radially from the first portion and has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness. A third portion of the distance layer extends radially from the second portion and has a third thickness less than the second thickness. The distance layer comprises a plurality of pieces, and at least one of the pieces limits compression of at least one of the full beads when the functional layers are compressed together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventor: Takashi Okano
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Patent number: 8632077Abstract: A multilayer static cylinder head gasket has at least one metal functional layer and a metal distance layer having registered openings. The functional layer has a full bead located radially outwardly from and extending about its opening. The opening in the distance layer is formed in a first portion having a first thickness. A second portion of the distance layer extends radially outwardly from the opening and the first portion, wherein the second portion has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness. A compression limiter is formed in at least one of the functional layer or the distance layer. The compression limiter prevents the full bead from being completely flattened, which in turn maintains the full bead in high sealing pressure against the distance layer relative to the remaining portion of the functional layer and also prevents premature fatigue cracks from forming in the full bead.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventor: Takashi Okano
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Publication number: 20130320630Abstract: A gasket assembly is provided including a first gasket layer and a second gasket layer having an outboard region and an inboard edge circumscribing an aperture. The gasket layers present a sealing bead between the inboard edge and the outboard region. A stopper layer disposed between the gasket layers is attached to the outboard region of the first gasket layer at an attachment joint and extends from the attachment joint to the inboard edge. A coating of sealing material is applied between the first gasket layer and the stopper layer. The coating extends from the attachment joint to the inboard edge of the first gasket layer to present a contact region immediately surrounding the aperture where the first gasket layer and the stopper layer are in direct continuous contact with the coating thereby preventing gas leakage and metal to metal contact between the first gasket layer and the stopper layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Takashi Okano, Steven Honkala, Hubert Koehler