Patents by Inventor Atsuhiro Yanagida
Atsuhiro Yanagida 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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Patent number: 9575511Abstract: According to one embodiment, a docking unit includes a placement surface which slopes down to a front side of the docking unit and configured to receive an electronic device, a docking connector on the placement surface and configured to connect to an extended connector of the electronic device, a groove portion recessed under the placement surface and located behind the docking connector, a biasing member detachably fitted into the groove portion, and a pressing member on a top surface of the biasing member configured to protrude upward from the top surface and to retract downward into the top surface by first resilience.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Atsuhiro Yanagida, Tomomi Murayama
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Publication number: 20170023974Abstract: According to one embodiment, a docking unit includes a placement surface which slopes down to a front side of the docking unit and configured to receive an electronic device, a docking connector on the placement surface and configured to connect to an extended connector of the electronic device, a groove portion recessed under the placement surface and located behind the docking connector, a biasing member detachably fitted into the groove portion, and a pressing member on a top surface of the biasing member configured to protrude upward from the top surface and to retract downward into the top surface by first resilience.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Atsuhiro Yanagida, Tomomi Murayama
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Patent number: 9146587Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver comprises a cover covering the backside of a display module, and a frame-shaped mask provided on the periphery of the front surface of the display module. An antenna is provided along the periphery of the display module, and a cable electrically connected to the antenna is provided between the periphery of the display module and the inner surface of at least the cover or the mask. The cover or the mask includes a first claw and a second claw. If the cover (mask) includes the first claw and the second claw, the first claw is inserted into a recess defined in the mask (cover), while the second claw is engaged with the mask (cover).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yasuyuki Horii, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Motoki Tomita
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Publication number: 20150169005Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing provided with an opening, a touchpad unit, a supporting portion, an operation unit, and a reinforcing member. The touchpad unit is exposed from the opening, comprises an operation surface, and is configured to detect operations on the operation surface. The supporting portion is configured to be plate-like, is supported by the housing, and is configured to displaceably support the touchpad unit. The operation unit is configured to be depressed as the touchpad unit is displaced. The reinforcing member is configured to be plate-like, is fixed in a state of overlapping the touchpad unit or the supporting portion, and is made of a material harder than the supporting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Patent number: 8599544Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a first member; a second member overlapped on the first member; a plurality of joints that are spaced apart from each other and that link the first member and the second member at an overlapping portion between the first member and the second member; and a curved rib that is erected on a surface of the second member and that has a curved shape over the surface of the second member in between the joints.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Publication number: 20130286291Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a casing that receives a display unit. The display unit includes a reinforcing frame at its peripheral portion. A plurality of elastic members are provided between the casing and the display unit at positions at which the elastic members overlap with an inner edge of the reinforcing frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Atsuhiro YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20130057783Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver comprises a cover covering the backside of a display module, and a frame-shaped mask provided on the periphery of the front surface of the display module. An antenna is provided along the periphery of the display module, and a cable electrically connected to the antenna is provided between the periphery of the display module and the inner surface of at least the cover or the mask. The cover or the mask includes a first claw and a second claw. If the cover (mask) includes the first claw and the second claw, the first claw is inserted into a recess defined in the mask (cover), while the second claw is engaged with the mask (cover).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KASHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yasuyuki Horii, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Motoki Tomita
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Patent number: 8035051Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing in which an opening is made, a button fit inside the opening such as to be movable forward and backward, a printed wiring board housed inside the housing and provided with a switch which detects pushing operation of the button and a pair of supports. Each of the supports projects inside the housing such as to support both end portions of the printed wiring board and also serve as a stopper for the button.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Publication number: 20110157788Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a first member; a second member overlapped on the first member; a plurality of joints that are spaced apart from each other and that link the first member and the second member at an overlapping portion between the first member and the second member; and a curved rib that is erected on a surface of the second member and that has a curved shape over the surface of the second member in between the joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Atsuhiro YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20110149523Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing in which an opening is made, a button fit inside the opening such as to be movable forward and backward, a printed wiring board housed inside the housing and provided with a switch which detects pushing operation of the button and a pair of supports. Each of the supports projects inside the housing such as to support both end portions of the printed wiring board and also serve as a stopper for the button.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Atsuhiro YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20070049068Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, an electronic apparatus comprises a casing, a circuit board contained in the casing, and a shock absorbing member interposed between the casing and the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Patent number: 7012804Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a housing having an outer plate, and a circuit board housed removably in the housing. A fixing part is provided on the outer plate of the housing. The fixing part has a holder piece located inside of the housing farther than the outer plate. A bracket is fixed to the circuit board. The bracket has a fitting piece. The fitting piece is held between the outer plate and the holder piece, when the circuit board is housed in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Satoshi Yokote, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Takahiro Fujii
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Patent number: 6885558Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a housing having one end, components contained in the housing, and a door which is lockable at a closed position to hide one end of the housing. The housing has a base to support the door, and a cover connected removable to the base. The cover is removed from the base by sliding toward the door, and hooked on the base by sliding away from the door. The door prevents the cover from sliding in the direction of separating the cover from the base, as long as being locked at the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Satoshi Yokote, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Takahiro Fujii
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Publication number: 20040184245Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a housing having one end, components contained in the housing, and a door which is lockable at a closed position to hide one end of the housing. The housing has a base to support the door, and a cover connected removable to the base. The cover is removed from the base by sliding toward the door, and hooked on the base by sliding away from the door. The door prevents the cover from sliding in the direction of separating the cover from the base, as long as being locked at the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Satoshi Yokote, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Takahiro Fujii
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Publication number: 20040179345Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a housing having an outer plate, and a circuit board housed removably in the housing. A fixing part is provided on the outer plate of the housing. The fixing part has a holder piece located inside of the housing farther than the outer plate. A bracket is fixed to the circuit board. The bracket has a fitting piece. The fitting piece is held between the outer plate and the holder piece, when the circuit board is housed in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Satoshi Yokote, Atsuhiro Yanagida, Takahiro Fujii
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Patent number: 6788543Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises a main unit and a cover. The main unit has a slot formed in its surface and a cover mounting portion formed on the surface. An electronic device can be inserted into the main unit through the slot. The cover is located on the surface of the main unit so as to cover the slot. The cover has an end portion disposed on the cover mounting portion. The end portion is rockably attached to the cover mounting portion of the main unit by means of a hinge mechanism. The cover is detachable from the main unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Publication number: 20030053291Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises a main unit and a cover. The main unit has a slot formed in its surface and a cover mounting portion formed on the surface. An electronic device can be inserted into the main unit through the slot. The cover is located on the surface of the main unit so as to cover the slot. The cover has an end portion disposed on the cover mounting portion. The end portion is rockably attached to the cover mounting portion of the main unit by means of a hinge mechanism. The cover is detachable from the main unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Patent number: 6525937Abstract: The information processing apparatus comprises a duct that forms a cooling air passage where cooling air flows, and a plurality of heat generating components which are cooled by cooling air that flows in the cooling air passage. The heat generating components are arranged displaced relative to the flowing direction of the cooling air as well as displaced one another in the direction crossing the cooling air flowing direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida
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Publication number: 20020134531Abstract: The information processing apparatus comprises a duct that forms a cooling air passage where cooling air flows, and a plurality of heat generating components which are cooled by cooling air that flows in the cooling air passage. The heat generating components are arranged displaced relative to the flowing direction of the cooling air as well as displaced one another in the direction crossing the cooling air flowing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Atsuhiro Yanagida