Patents by Inventor Dick Yokota

Dick Yokota 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: 20210203146
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a component of a power distribution system against wildlife, the apparatus comprising a cover having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to receive part of the component; the first wall having an opening for receiving a pin; and a cantilever mount at the opening for supporting the pin in the first wall. Various configurations of cantilever mount and pin may be used. Opposing pins in opposing walls may be used. The pins may extend towards each other and may or may not meet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
  • Patent number: 11005251
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a component of a power distribution system against wildlife, the apparatus comprising a cover having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to receive part of the component; the first wall having an opening for receiving a pin; and a cantilever mount at the opening for supporting the pin in the first wall. Various configurations of cantilever mount and pin may be used. Opposing pins in opposing walls may be used. The pins may extend towards each other and may or may not meet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
  • Publication number: 20200083694
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a component of a power distribution system against wildlife, the apparatus comprising a cover having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to receive part of the component; the first wall having an opening for receiving a pin; and a cantilever mount at the opening for supporting the pin in the first wall. Various configurations of cantilever mount and pin may be used. Opposing pins in opposing walls may be used. The pins may extend towards each other and may or may not meet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
  • Patent number: 9199348
    Abstract: A crimping tool includes a housing portion defining a funnel segment and a suture locking mechanism positioned to lock sutures therein. One or more sutures can be coupled with a prosthesis and secured to the suture locking mechanism. The suture locking mechanism can be operated to draw the prosthesis through the funnel segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian Creaven, Alfonso D'Alessandro, Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Devin Gosal, Scott Janis, Karan Punga, Glenn Stante, Dick Yokota, Misha Young
  • Publication number: 20140144000
    Abstract: A crimping tool includes a housing portion defining a funnel segment and a suture locking mechanism positioned to lock sutures therein. One or more sutures can be coupled with a prosthesis and secured to the suture locking mechanism. The suture locking mechanism can be operated to draw the prosthesis through the funnel segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Marian Creaven, Alfonso D'Alessandro, Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Devin Gosal, Scott Janis, Karan Punga, Glenn Stante, Dick Yokota, Misha Young
  • Patent number: 4391531
    Abstract: The electrooptical display/lead frame subassembly comprises (a) a conductive lead frame having an integrated circuit chip supported thereon and having a plurality of conductor members terminating in a pattern of spaced resilient contact fingers defining an enclosure of selected shape therebetween and (b) an electrooptical display having a shape adapted to fit in the enclosure between the contact fingers and having spaced edge electrode contact terminals arranged such that each resilient contact finger of the lead frame frictionally engages a respective one of the electrode contact terminals to establish electrical connection and hold the display in position. Each edge contact terminal of the display comprises an inner metallized layer and a protective, conductive outer layer to minimize damage to the contact terminal resulting from frictional engagement with the resilient contact fingers of the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventors: Dick Yokota, David Kuty, Malcolm Kinter