Patents by Inventor Akihiko Tsukui

Akihiko Tsukui 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: 20070001362
    Abstract: A sheet conveyance apparatus conveys a posture corrected sheet bundle to a correct position, and includes a discharge path for conveying out a sheet, a tray device for stacking sheets conveyed from the discharge path in a bundle shape, and a gripping conveyance device for conveying the sheet bundle on the tray device to a predetermined finishing position. A finishing device finishes the sheet bundle gripped by the gripping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Nisca Corporation
    Inventors: Akihiko Tsukui, Kouichi Kitta
  • Patent number: 6903652
    Abstract: A input apparatus for vehicle-installed instruments includes main input unit (operation unit) being placed in the proximity of a driver's seat for a user (driver) to switch a plurality of indicators displayed on a display screen into a selection mode and select any desired one of the indicators, thereby operating a vehicle-installed instrument. The main input unit includes leg parts and a palm support part extended in a lateral direction from the upper ends of the leg parts, a plurality of operation switches are placed on the opposite side of either of the leg parts to the extension direction, and an operation dial is placed on a side of the palm support part, enabling the user to move the indicators displayed on the display screen and switch one of the indicators into a selection mode by operating the operation switches and the operation dial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Calsonic Kansei Corporation
    Inventors: Kunihiko Noguchi, Hirohisa Meguro, Norio Takaku, Akihiko Tsukui, Keiko Igarashi, Masatoshi Arai
  • Patent number: 6810231
    Abstract: A sheet transfer apparatus transfers a sheet to a predetermined position. The apparatus includes a discharge tray; a support device for rotationally supporting the discharge tray; an interconnecting device that activates according to a rotation of the discharge tray; and a sheet regulating device engaging the interconnecting means to be movable between a regulating position for regulating a movement of the sheet and a retracted position for allowing the sheets on the discharge tray to move. A control device prevents the sheet regulating device from moving to the regulating position from the retracted position even though the discharge tray is rotated when a load greater than a predetermined value is applied to the sheet regulating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Nisca Corporation
    Inventors: Atsumi Kobayashi, Kunihide Suzuki, Yutaka Tanaka, Akiharu Higaki, Akihiko Tsukui, Mizuho Shirakura
  • Publication number: 20030234764
    Abstract: A input apparatus for vehicle-installed instruments includes main input unit (operation unit) being placed in the proximity of a driver's seat for a user (driver) to switch a plurality of indicators displayed on a display screen into a selection mode and select any desired one of the indicators, thereby operating a vehicle-installed instrument. The main input unit includes leg parts and a palm support part extended in a lateral direction from the upper ends of the leg parts, a plurality of operation switches are placed on the opposite side of either of the leg parts to the extension direction, and an operation dial is placed on a side of the palm support part, enabling the user to move the indicators displayed on the display screen and switch one of the indicators into a selection mode by operating the operation switches and the operation dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kunihiko Noguchi, Hirohisa Meguro, Norio Takaku, Akihiko Tsukui, Keiko Igarashi, Masatoshi Arai
  • Publication number: 20030210939
    Abstract: A sheet transfer apparatus transfers a sheet to a predetermined position. The apparatus includes a discharge tray; a support device for rotationally supporting the discharge tray; an interconnecting device that activates according to a rotation of the discharge tray; and a sheet regulating device engaging the interconnecting means to be movable between a regulating position for regulating a movement of the sheet and a retracted position for allowing the sheets on the discharge tray to move. A control device prevents the sheet regulating device from moving to the regulating position from the retracted position even though the discharge tray is rotated when a load greater than a predetermined value is applied to the sheet regulating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Atsumi Kobayashi, Kunihide Suzuki, Yutaka Tanaka, Akiharu Higaki, Akihiko Tsukui, Mizuho Shirakura
  • Patent number: 6601842
    Abstract: A sheet transfer apparatus for an image reading apparatus includes a sheet supply tray for storing a sheet; a sheet supply device for drawing out the sheet on the sheet supply tray; a transfer device for receiving the sheet from the sheet supply means and placing the sheet at a predetermined position on a platen of an image reading apparatus for reading the image thereon; a discharge device for discharging the sheet on the platen after reading the image thereon; and a discharge tray for receiving the sheet discharged by the discharge device. A switchback device is disposed above the platen for reversing the sheet when necessary, and includes a switchback path for receiving the sheet to reverse the same. The switchback path includes a first opening portion for opening a first area near an inlet side, and a second opening portion for opening a second area away from the inlet side of the switchback path. The switchback path is easily accessible when the sheet is jammed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Nisca Corporation
    Inventors: Atsumi Kobayashi, Kunihide Suzuki, Yutaka Tanaka, Akiharu Higaki, Akihiko Tsukui, Mizuho Shirakura
  • Publication number: 20020180137
    Abstract: A sheet transfer apparatus for an image reading apparatus includes a sheet supply tray for storing a sheet; a sheet supply device for drawing out the sheet on the sheet supply tray; a transfer device for receiving the sheet from the sheet supply means and placing the sheet at a predetermined position on a platen of an image reading apparatus for reading the image thereon; a discharge device for discharging the sheet on the platen after reading the image thereon; and a discharge tray for receiving the sheet discharged by the discharge device. A switchback device is disposed above the platen for reversing the sheet when necessary, and includes a switchback path for receiving the sheet to reverse the same. The switchback path includes a first opening portion for opening a first area near an inlet side, and a second opening portion for opening a second area away from the inlet side of the switchback path. The switchback path is easily accessible when the sheet is jammed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Atsumi Kobayashi, Kunihide Suzuki, Yutaka Tanaka, Akiharu Higaki, Akihiko Tsukui, Mizuho Shirakura
  • Publication number: 20010020535
    Abstract: A technique is provided that can shorten electrical connections between elements of a device and terminals of a printed wiring board. The multilayer printed wiring board has a recess and comprises connection terminals of wiring films disposed in the recess and exposed from the recess. The device comprises connection terminals of an element disposed in the recess and exposed from the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Takatoshi Takahashi, Akihiko Tsukui, Junya Sakurai