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).

  • Publication number: 20240150708
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Momoko Shionoiri, Tomoyuki Aratani, Rie Ijichi, Tatsuya Sameshima, Shinnosuke Koshizuka, Tomofumi Kitazawa, Tomoaki Nakayama, Yuki Kaga
  • Patent number: 11815722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SANWA ELECTRONICS USA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20230244036
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Takashi Sato, Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga
  • Publication number: 20230176298
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Patent number: 11579378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SANWA ELECTRONICS USA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20220221655
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Patent number: 11347009
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Sanwa Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20210173151
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Patent number: 10996404
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Sanwa Electronics USA Corporation
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20200271867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Akihito Ishikawa, Tomoaki Kaga, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20180081129
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Tomoaki KAGA, Takashi SATO