Patents by Inventor Takeshi Masutani

Takeshi Masutani 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: 20230347740
    Abstract: A display device includes: an outer cover with light transmission properties; a design sheet with light transmission properties provided on the outer cover; a cushion layer with light transmission properties provided on a back surface side of the outer cover; and a light source provided on a back surface side of the cushion layer. When viewed in a cross section, the cushion layer includes: a plurality of first concave portions that are in a convex shape in a first orientation and a concave shape on a side opposite to the convex shape; and a plurality of second concave portions that are connected to the first concave portions and are in a convex shape in a second orientation and a concave shape on a side opposite to the convex shape. The first concave portions and the second concave portions are alternately provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Masaki KONTANI, Takeshi MASUTANI
  • Publication number: 20230292453
    Abstract: A display device includes: a front cover that is optically transmissive; a design sheet that is optically transmissive and is arranged on the front surface side or the back surface side of the front cover; a cushion layer that is optically transmissive and is arranged on the back surface side of the front cover; and a light source that is arranged on the back surface side of the cushion layer. The cushion layer includes a plurality of first recessed portions each of which is, in a cross-sectional view taken along a plane parallel to a stacking direction of the front cover and the design sheet, in a projecting shape in the stacking direction and is in a recessed shape on the back side of the projecting shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Masaki KONTANI, Takeshi MASUTANI
  • Patent number: 11402951
    Abstract: An input device includes: an inputter to which an operation is input by a user; a frame that holds the inputter and moves in a first direction in response to the operation input by the user; a substrate disposed on a side to which the frame moves in the first direction; a first elastic body disposed between the frame and the substrate; a load sensor that detects a load applied to the inputter, based on the movement of the frame in the first direction; a restrictor that restricts the movement of the frame in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction; and a second elastic body disposed between the restrictor and the movable portion. The second elastic body has a repulsion elasticity lower than a repulsion elasticity of the first elastic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideaki Eto, Takeshi Masutani, Kai Masamoto
  • Publication number: 20210157425
    Abstract: An input device includes: an inputter to which an operation is input by a user; a frame that holds the inputter and moves in a first direction in response to the operation input by the user; a substrate disposed on a side to which the frame moves in the first direction; a first elastic body disposed between the frame and the substrate; a load sensor that detects a load applied to the inputter, based on the movement of the frame in the first direction; a restrictor that restricts the movement of the frame in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction; and a second elastic body disposed between the restrictor and the movable portion. The second elastic body has a repulsion elasticity lower than a repulsion elasticity of the first elastic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideaki ETO, Takeshi MASUTANI, Kai MASAMOTO
  • Patent number: 10564777
    Abstract: A display device including (i) a light source and (ii) a light guide body which guides light emitted by the light source, and includes: a light guide leg that guides the light entering through a light entrance surface; and a light exit portion connected to the light guide leg and including a reflection design portion which reflects, in a first direction, a portion of the light guided by the light guide leg and another reflection design portion which reflects, in the first direction, another portion of the light. When viewed in the first direction, the reflection design portion is disposed in a first region on a second direction side with respect to a connecting portion of the light exit portion connected to the light guide leg, and the other reflection design portion is disposed in a second region on a third direction side with respect to the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuma Sasagawa, Masaki Kontani, Takeshi Masutani, Wahei Agemizu
  • Patent number: 10483969
    Abstract: An input device includes: a switch to be switched by being pressed; a plurality of light sources including a first light source and a second light source; and a light guide that guides light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources. The light guide includes: an emission part that emits the light; a first light guide leg that is coupled to the emission part and guides first light to the emission part; and a second light guide leg that is coupled to the emission part and guides second light to the emission part. The emission part includes a first design that illuminates by reflecting the first light, and a second design that illuminates by reflecting the second light. The first light guide leg includes a first reflection surface that reflects the first light. The second light guide leg includes a second reflection surface that reflects the second light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaki Kontani, Takeshi Masutani, Shinji Kadoriku
  • Patent number: 10397995
    Abstract: An input device includes a switch, light sources, and a light guide body. The switch is configured to switch between ON and OFF by being pressed. The light sources include a first light source and a second light source disposed at a position different from a position of the first light source. The light guide body guides a light emitted from the light sources in an opposite direction opposite from a pressing direction of the switch. The light guide body includes an output section, a first light guide leg section, and a second light guide leg section. The output section outputs the light emitted from the light sources in the opposite direction. The first light guide leg section is connected to the output section and guides the first light emitted by the first light source to the output section. The second light guide leg section is connected to the output section and guides the second light emitted by the second light source to output section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masaki Kontani, Takeshi Masutani
  • Publication number: 20190149152
    Abstract: An input device includes: a switch to be switched by being pressed; a plurality of light sources including a first light source and a second light source; and a light guide that guides light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources. The light guide includes: an emission part that emits the light; a first light guide leg that is coupled to the emission part and guides first light to the emission part; and a second light guide leg that is coupled to the emission part and guides second light to the emission part. The emission part includes a first design that illuminates by reflecting the first light, and a second design that illuminates by reflecting the second light. The first light guide leg includes a first reflection surface that reflects the first light. The second light guide leg includes a second reflection surface that reflects the second light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: MASAKI KONTANI, TAKESHI MASUTANI, SHINJI KADORIKU
  • Publication number: 20190129573
    Abstract: A display device including (i) a light source and (ii) a light guide body which guides light emitted by the light source, and includes: a light guide leg that guides the light entering through a light entrance surface; and a light exit portion connected to the light guide leg and including a reflection design portion which reflects, in a first direction, a portion of the light guided by the light guide leg and another reflection design portion which reflects, in the first direction, another portion of the light. When viewed in the first direction, the reflection design portion is disposed in a first region on a second direction side with respect to a connecting portion of the light exit portion connected to the light guide leg, and the other reflection design portion is disposed in a second region on a third direction side with respect to the connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuma SASAGAWA, Masaki KONTANI, Takeshi MASUTANI, Wahei AGEMIZU
  • Publication number: 20190082506
    Abstract: An input device includes a switch, light sources, and a light guide body. The switch is configured to switch between ON and OFF by being pressed. The light sources include a first light source and a second light source disposed at a position different from a position of the first light source. The light guide body guides a light emitted from the light sources in an opposite direction opposite from a pressing direction of the switch. The light guide body includes an output section, a first light guide leg section, and a second light guide leg section. The output section outputs the light emitted from the light sources in the opposite direction. The first light guide leg section is connected to the output section and guides the first light emitted by the first light source to the output section. The second light guide leg section is connected to the output section and guides the second light emitted by the second light source to output section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: MASAKI KONTANI, TAKESHI MASUTANI
  • Publication number: 20090151052
    Abstract: To provide an ornament which can be easily attached to and detached from a fitting portion such as a belt loop of clothing and can effectively decorate the surface of the fitting portion, an ornament according to the present invention includes a main body formed in a cylindrical shape or at least partially in an annular shape in a plan view and a decorated portion provided on a surface of the main body, wherein an attaching opening is formed in the main body so that the main body can be attached to and detached from the fitting portion through the attaching opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Takeshi Masutani
  • Patent number: 7391374
    Abstract: A monopole antenna is formed of a ground plane, a flat conductor faced to the ground plane and separated from it by a clearance “H”, and a linear conductor that is connected to the flat conductor, extended on the ground plane side in an insulated state from the ground plane, and connected to a signal source. The flat conductor is formed of an inner conductor, and outer conductors disposed on the outer periphery of the inner conductor at a predetermined interval. Set regions of the outer edge of the inner conductor and the inner edges of the outer conductors are interconnected through one or more coupling conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Patent number: 7190310
    Abstract: A ring electrode is disposed in a ring shape opposite to a grounded electrode in a flat shape at a predetermined distance therefrom. A connection member is disposed which is made up of impedance converting portion and transmission line portion, connected in series with impedance converting portion, between the inner side of ring electrode and feeding terminal. Thus, an antenna apparatus easy to achieve impedance matching thereof by use of a connection member can be economically realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Masutani
  • Publication number: 20070024521
    Abstract: A monopole antenna is formed of a ground plane, a flat conductor faced to the ground plane and separated from it by a clearance “H”, and a linear conductor that is connected to the flat conductor, extended on the ground plane side in an insulated state from the ground plane, and connected to a signal source. The flat conductor is formed of an inner conductor, and outer conductors disposed on the outer periphery of the inner conductor at a predetermined interval. Set regions of the outer edge of the inner conductor and the inner edges of the outer conductors are interconnected through one or more coupling conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Patent number: 7158086
    Abstract: A monopole antenna is formed of a ground plane, a flat conductor faced to the ground plane and separated from it by a clearance “H”, and a linear conductor that is connected to the flat conductor, extended on the ground plane side in an insulated state from the ground plane, and connected to a signal source. The flat conductor is formed of an inner conductor, and outer conductors disposed on the outer periphery of the inner conductor at a predetermined interval. Set regions of the outer edge of the inner conductor and the inner edges of the outer conductors are interconnected through one or more coupling conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Patent number: 7132986
    Abstract: An antenna element includes a conductive ground plane, planar first and second antenna elements, and feeding points. The first antenna element confronts the ground plane at a given interval, and the second antenna element surrounds parts of the outer periphery of the first antenna element at a certain interval. Each one of the feeding points is provided to the first and the second antenna elements for feeding high-frequency signals to those elements. The foregoing construction allows achieving a compact antenna device that can perform a polarization diversity communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Patent number: 7071878
    Abstract: A multiple antenna includes a ground electrode, a dielectric substrate placed on a top surface of the ground electrode, a planar antenna electrode disposed on a top surface of the dielectric substrate, a feeding terminal electrically coupled to the planar antenna electrode, an upper antenna electrode placed above the planar antenna electrode with a given space in between such that the upper antenna electrode faces the planar antenna electrode; and a feeding section electrically coupled to the upper antenna electrode. The upper antenna electrode has an opening facing the planar antenna electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Masutani
  • Publication number: 20060017619
    Abstract: An antenna element includes a conductive ground plane, planar first and second antenna elements, and feeding points. The first antenna element confronts the ground plane at a given interval, and the second antenna element surrounds parts of the outer periphery of the first antenna element at a certain interval. Each one of the feeding points is provided to the first and the second antenna elements for feeding high-frequency signals to those elements. The foregoing construction allows achieving a compact antenna device that can perform a polarization diversity communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Publication number: 20050195111
    Abstract: Monopole antenna 40 of the present invention is formed of ground plane 1, flat conductor 10 faced to ground plane 1 and separated from it by clearance “H“, and linear conductor 3 that is connected to flat conductor 10, extended on the ground plane 1 side in an insulated state from ground plane 1, and connected to a signal source. Flat conductor 10 is formed of inner conductor 11, and outer conductors 12 and 13 disposed on the outer periphery of inner conductor 11 at a predetermined interval. Set regions of the outer edge of inner conductor 11 and the inner edges of outer conductors 12 and 13 are interconnected through one or more coupling conductors 311, 312, 321 and 322.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Susumu Inatsugu, Takeshi Masutani, Kazuhiko Fujikawa, Masami Segawa
  • Publication number: 20050110689
    Abstract: A ring electrode is disposed in a ring shape opposite to a grounded electrode in a flat shape at a predetermined distance therefrom. A connection member is disposed which is made up of impedance converting portion and transmission line portion, connected in series with impedance converting portion, between the inner side of ring electrode and feeding terminal. Thus, an antenna apparatus easy to achieve impedance matching thereof by use of a connection member can be economically realized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Takeshi Masutani