Patents by Inventor Tomoaki KAGA
Tomoaki KAGA 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: 20240150708Abstract: A cell culture method includes performing adherent culture of cells on a coat layer layered on a surface of a cell culture container by placing a culture medium and the cells in the cell culture container. The coat layer includes a layer (i) that includes a layer (i-1) including gelatin or casein and a layer (i-2) that includes a polycationic material and a layer (ii) that is layered on the layer (i) and includes a cell adhesion factor. The layer (ii) is disposed at a position at which the layer (ii) comes into contact with the cells, or the coat layer includes the layer (i) and the layer (i) is disposed at a position at which the layer (i) comes into contact with the cells, and the culture medium includes the cell adhesion factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Momoko Shionoiri, Tomoyuki Aratani, Rie Ijichi, Tatsuya Sameshima, Shinnosuke Koshizuka, Tomofumi Kitazawa, Tomoaki Nakayama, Yuki Kaga
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Patent number: 11815722Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: SANWA ELECTRONICS USA CORPORATIONInventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Publication number: 20230244036Abstract: A fiber optic connector may include a body, at least one input coupling configured to receive at least one fiber optic input cable, at least one output coupling configured to receive at least one fiber optic output cable, and at least one shuttle. The shuttle may be movable within the body between a connected position and a disconnected position, wherein the at least one fiber optic input cable and the at least one fiber optic output cable are optically connected when the at least one shuttle is in the connected position, and wherein the at least one fiber optic input cable and the at least one fiber optic output cable are not optically connected when the at least one shuttle is in the disconnected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Takashi Sato, Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga
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Publication number: 20230176298Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Patent number: 11579378Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: SANWA ELECTRONICS USA CORPORATIONInventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Publication number: 20220221655Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Patent number: 11347009Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Sanwa Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Publication number: 20210173151Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Patent number: 10996404Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Sanwa Electronics USA CorporationInventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Publication number: 20200271867Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
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Publication number: 20180081129Abstract: The invention prevents the other adjacent pull-out tab from easily entering into a portion between the pull-out tab and the optical fiber cord or the optical fiber tape core wire, by setting a structure for gripping the optical fiber cord or the optical fiber tape core wire in the last end of the pull-out tab. In a pull-out tab of an optical connector plug structured such that the optical connector plug is engaged with and disengaged from an adapter by the pull-out tab which is detachably installed to an operation portion of the optical connector plug, the pull-out tab is provided with a retainer mechanism which is arranged in a tab leading end for installing to the operation portion of the optical connector plug, and a support portion which is arranged in the last end of the tab for gripping an optical cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Tomoaki KAGA, Takashi SATO