Patents by Inventor Toru Horiuchi

Toru Horiuchi 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: 20240170191
    Abstract: A powder magnetic core includes: a metal magnetic substance powder; a binding agent that binds particles of the metal magnetic substance powder; and an insulating powder provided in the binding agent. The insulating powder includes a first insulating powder and a second insulating powder each of which is in a needle shape or a plate shape. A median diameter D50 of the second insulating powder is smaller than a median diameter D50 of the first insulating powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Toru IWABUCHI, Hitoshi HORIUCHI
  • Patent number: 11566118
    Abstract: The present application provides a dispersion dispersed satisfactorily cellulose nanofibers, powdery cellulose nanofibers obtained by pulverizing thereof, a resin composition obtained by blending thereof and a molding raw material for a 3D printer by using thereof. It is possible to obtain a composition uniformly finely dispersed the cellulose nanofibers by treating a mixture containing unmodified cellulose nanofibers and a dispersant using a high speed agitating Medialess disperser, and followed by pulverizing the composition to blend with a resin and a rubber component. Also, a resin composition improved in mechanical properties and heat resistance, obtained by blending the powdery cellulose nanofibers above with a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, is useful as a molding material for a 3D printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Starlite Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato Fujihashi, Mayumi Mochida, Toru Horiuchi, Yasumasa Kawabe
  • Publication number: 20210024722
    Abstract: The present application provides a dispersion dispersed satisfactorily cellulose nanofibers, powdery cellulose nanofibers obtained by pulverizing thereof, a resin composition obtained by blending thereof and a molding raw material for a 3D printer by using thereof. It is possible to obtain a composition uniformly finely dispersed the cellulose nanofibers by treating a mixture containing unmodified cellulose nanofibers and a dispersant using a high speed agitating Medialess disperser, and followed by pulverizing the composition to blend with a resin and a rubber component. Also, a resin composition improved in mechanical properties and heat resistance, obtained by blending the powdery cellulose nanofibers above with a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, is useful as a molding material for a 3D printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Starlite Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Masato FUJIHASHI, Mayumi MOCHIDA, Toru HORIUCHI, Yasimasa KAWABE
  • Patent number: 10875083
    Abstract: A forged crankshaft manufacturing apparatus processes a forged blank with no flash. The forged blank includes at least one rough crank arm having an excess portion protruding from an outer periphery of a side portion thereof. The manufacturing apparatus includes a first die and a second die paired with each other, a retaining device, and a moving device. The first die and the second die bend or crash the excess portion. The retaining device retains at least one of the rough journals or at least one of the rough pins such that a rough pin decentering direction is perpendicular to a reducing direction in which the first die and the second die apply force for reduction. The moving device supports the retaining device such that the retaining device is movable in the reducing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomohisa Yamashita, Kunihiro Yabuno, Ken Yoshino, Sho Takamoto, Hiroyuki Kurokawa, Kenji Tamura, Junichi Okubo, Kiyoshi Nakayama, Toru Horiuchi
  • Publication number: 20180169742
    Abstract: A forged crankshaft manufacturing apparatus processes a forged blank with no flash. The forged blank includes at least one rough crank arm having an excess portion protruding from an outer periphery of a side portion thereof. The manufacturing apparatus includes a first die and a second die paired with each other, a retaining device, and a moving device. The first die and the second die bend or crash the excess portion. The retaining device retains at least one of the rough journals or at least one of the rough pins such that a rough pin decentering direction is perpendicular to a reducing direction in which the first die and the second die apply force for reduction. The moving device supports the retaining device such that the retaining device is movable in the reducing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Tomohisa YAMASHITA, Kunihiro YABUNO, Ken YOSHINO, Sho TAKAMOTO, Hiroyuki KUROKAWA, Kenji TAMURA, Junichi OKUBO, Kiyoshi NAKAYAMA, Toru HORIUCHI
  • Patent number: 8925577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a throttling structure for use in a fluid pressure device. A nozzle passage is formed between a primary side port and a nozzle back pressure chamber. A throttling mechanism made up from a plurality of orifice plates is disposed in the nozzle passage. Small diameter opening holes, which are smaller in diameter than the nozzle passage, are provided in the orifice plates. Outer edge portions of the orifice plates are retained in a second body part via seal members. Further, the orifice plates are separated mutually from each other by a predetermined distance along the direction of extension of the nozzle passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Kenji Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20090260699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a throttling structure for use in a fluid pressure device. A nozzle passage is formed between a primary side port and a nozzle back pressure chamber. A throttling mechanism made up from a plurality of orifice plates is disposed in the nozzle passage. Small diameter opening holes, which are smaller in diameter than the nozzle passage, are provided in the orifice plates. Outer edge portions of the orifice plates are retained in a second body part via seal members. Further, the orifice plates are separated mutually from each other by a predetermined distance along the direction of extension of the nozzle passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru HORIUCHI, Kenji Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 7556275
    Abstract: A saddle type vehicle includes a down tube extending downward from a head pipe for supporting a front fork, a rear wheel pivot unit provided on the down tube, and a rear wheel suspension device for supporting a rear wheel of the vehicle such that the rear wheel can pivot substantially upward and downward around the rear wheel pivot unit. The rear wheel pivot unit is disposed before an engine in the advancing direction of the vehicle. The engine is attached to the rear wheel suspension device such that the engine can pivot with the rear wheel suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Toru Horiuchi
  • Publication number: 20060054371
    Abstract: A saddle type vehicle includes a down tube extending downward from a head pipe for supporting a front fork, a rear wheel pivot unit provided on the down tube, and a rear wheel suspension device for supporting a rear wheel of the vehicle such that the rear wheel can pivot substantially upward and downward around the rear wheel pivot unit. The rear wheel pivot unit is disposed before an engine in the advancing direction of the vehicle. The engine is attached to the rear wheel suspension device such that the engine can pivot with the rear wheel suspension device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: Toru Horiuchi
  • Patent number: 6708945
    Abstract: A flow rate control valve includes a second substrate having a flexible thin film and interposed between a first substrate having a heating mechanism and a third substrate having a sealing section. The first substrate and the second substrate close an internal space formed adjacent to the heating mechanism and filled with an expandable material. The sealing section and the flexible thin film function together as a valve. The heating mechanism heats and expands the expandable material whose pressure is detected by pressure-detecting sensors. The detected pressure value is fed back to a control mechanism of the heating mechanism for opening/closing a fluid flow passage and controlling the valve opening degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Akio Sato, Kenji Moriyama
  • Patent number: 6671584
    Abstract: The real mass flow rate is calculated for a variety of gases. The variety of gases are classified into a plurality of classifications, and representative discharge coefficient relationships are previously determined for the respective classifications. When an upstream pressure and a temperature are detected for a certain gas on an upstream side of the sonic nozzle, a theoretical mass flow rate is calculated. After the theoretical mass flow rate is calculated, reference is made to a theoretical mass flow rate-discharge coefficient correspondence table recorded in a memory corresponding to the classification of the gas, to determine a discharge coefficient based on the relationship appropriate for the gas type. After the discharge coefficient is selected, a real mass flow rate is determined as a product of the determined discharge coefficient and the theoretical mass flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Kenji Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 6539813
    Abstract: A flow meter for measuring a flow rate of a fluid passing through a fluid passage is provided with a throttle structure disposed at the inside, and it is connected to the fluid passage. The fluid passes through a groove via expanded grooves formed on a surface of a substrate which constitutes the throttle structure. The flow rate of the fluid passing through the fluid passage can be measured by detecting pressures and temperatures of said fluid on an inflow side and an outflow side concerning the throttle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Kenji Shinozaki
  • Publication number: 20030010948
    Abstract: A flow rate control valve includes a second substrate having a flexible thin film and interposed between a first substrate having a heating mechanism and a third substrate having a sealing section. The first substrate and the second substrate close an internal space formed adjacent to the heating mechanism and filled with an expandable material. The sealing section and the flexible thin film function together as a valve. The heating mechanism heats and expands the expandable material whose pressure is detected by pressure-detecting sensors. The detected pressure value is fed back to a control mechanism of the heating mechanism for opening/closing a fluid flow passage and controlling the valve opening degree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Akio Sato, Kenji Moriyama
  • Publication number: 20020193911
    Abstract: The real mass flow rate is calculated for a variety of gases. The variety of gases are classified into a plurality of classifications, and representative discharge coefficients are previously determined for the respective classifications. When an upstream pressure and a temperature are detected for a certain gas on an upstream side of the sonic nozzle, a theoretical mass flow rate is calculated. After the theoretical mass flow rate is calculated, reference is made to a theoretical mass flow rate-discharge coefficient correspondence table recorded in a memory corresponding to the classification of the gas to select a desired discharge coefficient. After the discharge coefficient is selected, a real mass flow rate is determined with a product of the selected discharge coefficient and the theoretical mass flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Horiuchi, Kenji Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 6125869
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-diagnosis method for a mass flow controller comprising a pressure control valve, a first shut off valve for performing opening/closing operation on an inflow side of the pressure control valve, an orifice disposed on an outflow side of the pressure control valve, a pressure sensor for detecting an inflow side pressure of the orifice, and a second shut off valve for performing opening/closing operation on an outflow side of the orifice. The first shut off valve is in an open state and the second shut off valve is in a closed state while the pressure control valve is in a fully open state so that a previously determined gas having a predetermined pressure is charged via the first shut off valve into a pipework ranging from the first shut off valve to the second shut off valve. Subsequently, the first shut off valve is in a closed state and the second shut off valve is in an open state so that the gas charged in the pipework is allowed to cause outflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Toru Horiuchi