Patents by Inventor Eiki Muto

Eiki Muto 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).

  • Patent number: 4252053
    Abstract: An air outlet device in a vehicle with an air conditioner comprises a duct which is disposed at the ceiling of the passenger compartment of the vehicle and communicates with the air conditioner. The duct is provided with a first set of air outlets and a second set of air outlets which are located downstream of the first set of air outlets. Within the duct, flow restriction means is disposed at a position downstream of the first set of air outlets and at the same time upstream of the second set of air outlets for restricting the flow rate of air admitted to the second set of air outlets. The first set of air outlets are adjustable to blow toward or away from a passenger of the vehicle. The second set of air outlets are fixed to blow in one direction and adapted to effect mild recirculation of air throughout the passenger compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Company, Limited
    Inventors: Eiki Muto, Toshio Ohashi