Patents by Inventor Fumihiro Okazaki
Fumihiro Okazaki 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: 11911341Abstract: Provided is a multilayer vessel excellent in gas barrier performance and transparency and its application. The multilayer vessel contains a layer (X) that contains at least one type of polyolefin resin as the major ingredient; and a layer (Y) that contains a polyamide resin (A) as the major ingredient, the polyamide resin (A) being composed of a structural unit derived from diamine, and a structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid, 70 mol % or more of the structural unit derived from diamine being derived from metaxylylenediamine, meanwhile 30 to 60 mol % of the structural unit derived from dicarboxylic acid being derived from straight chain aliphatic ?,?-dicarboxylic acid having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, and 70 to 40 mol % being derived from isophthalic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Shota Arakawa, Toshiya Naito, Satoshi Okada, Kenichiro Usuda, Takumi Toida, Haruka Okazaki, Fumihiro Ito
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Publication number: 20220285077Abstract: Variation in inductance is reduced with a secondary-side coil substrate on which a plurality of wiring layers are superimposedly disposed, and a plurality of coils provided in the secondary-side coil substrate. On the wiring layer, coil patterns corresponding to parts of one circumferences of the coils are formed. On the wiring layer, coil patterns corresponding to remaining parts of the one circumferences of the coils are formed. The coil patterns, and the coil patterns that are provided on the different wiring layers are connected to each other via conduction points in a superimposition direction of the wiring layers, and the one circumferences of the respective coils are formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Satoshi Ogasawara, Koji Orikawa, Hirohito Funato, Junnosuke Haruna, Fumihiro Okazaki
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Patent number: 11404202Abstract: A planar transformer includes: a primary side planar air core coil; a secondary side planar air core coil; a primary side planar core; and a secondary side planar core. The secondary side planar air core coil is arranged so as to be spaced from the primary side planar air core coil in the winding center axis direction of the primary side planar air core coil, the secondary side planar air core coil having a non-facing portion configured not to face the primary side planar air core coil in the winding center axis direction. The primary side planar core and the secondary side planar core are stacked on outer sides of the primary side planar air core coil and the secondary side planar air core coil in the directions of the winding center axes, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignees: Marelli Corporation, National University Corporation Hokkaido University, Utsunomiya UniversityInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Satoshi Ogasawara, Hirohito Funato
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Publication number: 20200211765Abstract: A planar transformer includes: a primary side planar air core coil; a secondary side planar air core coil; a primary side planar core; and a secondary side planar core. The secondary side planar air core coil is arranged so as to be spaced from the primary side planar air core coil in the winding center axis direction of the primary side planar air core coil, the secondary side planar air core coil having a non-facing portion configured not to face the primary side planar air core coil in the winding center axis direction. The primary side planar core and the secondary side planar core are stacked on outer sides of the primary side planar air core coil and the secondary side planar air core coil in the directions of the winding center axes, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicants: Marelli Corporation, National University Corporation Hokkaido University, Utsunomiya UniversityInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Satoshi Ogasawara, Hirohito Funato
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Patent number: 10512198Abstract: A power converter includes: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electrical power to be supplied to a load; a charger that converts alternating-current electrical power supplied via an external connector to direct-current electric power and charges the power storage apparatus therewith; a case that accommodates the power module and the charger; a cooling-medium flow channel that is provided in the case and through which cooling medium flows, wherein the power module and the charger are arranged on the cooling-medium flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Gen Okuzuka, Yuuichirou Nomura, Masaharu Nagano
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Patent number: 10381922Abstract: Provided is a power converter including: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electric power to be supplied to a load; a DC/DC converter that converts direct-current voltage from the power storage apparatus; a charger that controls charging of power storage apparatus with electrical power supplied via an external connector; a capacitor module that has a capacitor for smoothing voltage; and a case that accommodates the power module, the DC/DC converter, the charger, and the capacitor module. In the case, the power module, the charger, and the DC/DC converter are arranged around the capacitor module.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Gen Okuzuka, Yuuichirou Nomura, Masaharu Nagano
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Patent number: 10374518Abstract: A direct current (DC)-DC converter includes: a transformer; a half bridge circuit provided on a primary side of the transformer; a synchronous rectification circuit provided on a secondary side of the transformer; and a controller configured to switch a power semiconductor device for rectification of the synchronous rectification circuit at a duty ratio and a phase corresponding to an input voltage of the half bridge circuit and an output current of the synchronous rectification circuit.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignees: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY, UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITYInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Satoshi Ogasawara, Hirohito Funato, Kousuke Aoki
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Patent number: 10355586Abstract: A power converter includes: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electrical power to be supplied to a load; a charger that converts alternating-current electrical power supplied via an external connector to direct-current electric power and charges the power storage apparatus therewith; a capacitor module that is arranged between the power module and the charger and that has a capacitor that smoothes voltage; a DC/DC converter that converts direct-current voltage supplied from the power storage apparatus; and a signal line connected to the charger, wherein the power module and the capacitor module are connected by high-voltage wire on one surface side of the capacitor module, and the signal line is connected to the charger by extending via other surface of the capacitor module opposite from the one surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Gen Okuzuka, Yuuichirou Nomura, Masaharu Nagano
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Patent number: 10298145Abstract: A power converter 1 includes: a power module 20 that converts direct-current electric power to three-phase alternating-current electrical power and outputs the three-phase alternating-current electrical power from three-phase terminals; an output bus bar 24 that has motor terminals 26 and a plurality of power module terminals 25 that are connected to the power module 20; a bus bar holder 23 holding the output bus bar 24; and a case 2 that has a through hole 3 through which the output bus bar 24 penetrates and that accommodates the power module 20, the output bus bar 24, and the bus bar holder 23. The three-phase terminals are arranged side-by-side on the power module 20. The plurality of power module terminals 25 are respectively formed on the output bus bar 24 so as to correspond to the three-phase terminals, and the plurality of power module terminals 25 are positioned on the three-phase terminals when the output bus bar 24 and the power module 20 are accommodated in the case 2.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Gen Okuzuka, Yuuichirou Nomura, Masaharu Nagano
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Publication number: 20190115848Abstract: A power converter includes: a power module configured to convert direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electric power supplied to a load; a DC/DC converter; a charger; a capacitor module having a capacitor for smoothing voltage; and a case configured to accommodate the power module, the DC/DC converter, the charger, and the capacitor module, the case having a cooling surface; wherein, in the case, the power module, the charger, and the DC/DC converter are arranged around the capacitor module, and the DC/DC converter is arranged between the power module and the charger, and wherein the capacitor module is mounted on the cooling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20190028036Abstract: A direct current (DC)-DC converter includes: a transformer; a half bridge circuit provided on a primary side of the transformer; a synchronous rectification circuit provided on a secondary side of the transformer; and a controller configured to switch a power semiconductor device for rectification of the synchronous rectification circuit at a duty ratio and a phase corresponding to an input voltage of the half bridge circuit and an output current of the synchronous rectification circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicants: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY, UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITYInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Satoshi OGASAWARA, Hirohito FUNATO, Kousuke AOKI
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Publication number: 20180301984Abstract: A power converter includes: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electrical power to be supplied to a load; a charger that converts alternating-current electrical power supplied via an external connector to direct-current electric power and charges the power storage apparatus therewith; a capacitor module that is arranged between the power module and the charger and that has a capacitor that smoothes voltage; a DC/DC converter that converts direct-current voltage supplied from the power storage apparatus; and a signal line connected to the charger, wherein the power module and the capacitor module are connected by high-voltage wire on one surface side of the capacitor module, and the signal line is connected to the charger by extending via other surface of the capacitor module opposite from the one surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20180301983Abstract: Provided is a power converter including: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electric power to be supplied to a load; a DC/DC converter that converts direct-current voltage from the power storage apparatus; a charger that controls charging of power storage apparatus with electrical power supplied via an external connector; a capacitor module that has a capacitor for smoothing voltage; and a case that accommodates the power module, the DC/DC converter, the charger, and the capacitor module. In the case, the power module, the charger, and the DC/DC converter are arranged around the capacitor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20180262122Abstract: A power converter 1 includes: a power module 20 that converts direct-current electric power to three-phase alternating-current electrical power and outputs the three-phase alternating-current electrical power from three-phase terminals; an output bus bar 24 that has motor terminals 26 and a plurality of power module terminals 25 that are connected to the power module 20; a bus bar holder 23 holding the output bus bar 24; and a case 2 that has a through hole 3 through which the output bus bar 24 penetrates and that accommodates the power module 20, the output bus bar 24, and the bus bar holder 23. The three-phase terminals are arranged side-by-side on the power module 20. The plurality of power module terminals 25 are respectively formed on the output bus bar 24 so as to correspond to the three-phase terminals, and the plurality of power module terminals 25 are positioned on the three-phase terminals when the output bus bar 24 and the power module 20 are accommodated in the case 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20180168075Abstract: A power converter includes: a power module that converts direct-current electric power from a power storage apparatus and alternating-current electrical power to be supplied to a load; a charger that converts alternating-current electrical power supplied via an external connector to direct-current electric power and charges the power storage apparatus therewith; a case that accommodates the power module and the charger; a cooling-medium flow channel that is provided in the case and through which cooling medium flows, wherein the power module and the charger are arranged on the cooling-medium flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Calsonic Kansei CorporationInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20180144865Abstract: Provided is a capacitor module for smoothing voltage including: a substantially rectangular capacitor case; a pair of bus bars forming a plurality of positive electrodes and negative electrodes provided so as to project out towards surrounding of the capacitor case; and a pair of high-voltage wires forming a positive electrode and a negative electrode having flexibility, the pair of high-voltage wires being configured to be drawn from the capacitor case, wherein the bus bars are connected to a power module and a DC/DC converter, the power module being configured to convert direct-current electric power from a driving power supply and alternating-current electric power to be supplied to a load, and the DC/DC converter being configured to convert voltage of the direct-current electric power, and the high-voltage wires are connected to a charger configured to convert external electrical power to direct-current electric power and charge the driving power supply therewith, the external electrical power being supplType: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Gen OKUZUKA, Yuuichirou NOMURA, Masaharu NAGANO
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Publication number: 20160305545Abstract: A disclosed piston ring comprises an annular body, and a joint formed in the body, wherein, in the joint, a first protruding part that protrudes from one butt end toward the other butt end and a first reception part that receives the first protruding part in the other butt end are provided, a second protruding part that protrudes from the other butt end toward the one butt end and a second reception part that receives the second protruding part in the one butt end are provided, a first male part that protrudes from the second protruding part and a first female part that receives the first male part in the second reception part are provided, and a second male part that protrudes from the second reception part and a second female part that receives the second male part in the second protruding part are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA RIKENInventors: Fumihiro OKAZAKI, Masaaki FUJITA
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Publication number: 20130305918Abstract: A combined piston ring comprising a special gap effective for reducing blowby to have excellent gas sealability, comprising a piston ring body of a high-strength, heat-resistant resin comprising a step-shaped gap exposed on upper and lower side surfaces and an outer peripheral surface, and a spring disposed on the inner peripheral side of the piston ring body for pushing the piston ring body radially outward, at least a side surface of the piston ring body on the combustion chamber side having a heat-resistant coating, whereby the side surface of the piston ring on the combustion chamber side is not subject to local deformation and melting by a burned gas from the combustion chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA RIKENInventors: Fumihiro Okazaki, Tomoya Shibano, Hiroyuki Sugihara, Hiroyuki Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8278553Abstract: A harness module structure includes a module mounting portion, which is formed upon an obverse surface of a steering support member, which extends in approximately the direction of the width of a vehicle. A harness module is installed upon the module mounting portion. The harness module includes a harness module body proper, and a module cover, which is mounted upon the harness module body proper. The harness module body proper is enclosed by the module cover and the module mounting portion, and the module cover includes a grounding portion with respect to the module mounting portion, such that the harness module body proper has an interstice with respect to the module mounting portion, and is supported in a non-contact state thereupon, by way of the grounding portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Calsonic Kansei CorporationInventors: Hitoshi Suzuki, Fumihiro Okazaki, Takeshi Anzai, Kazuhiko Horikoshi, Takeshi Ogasawara
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Patent number: 8011694Abstract: A steering member unit includes a metal steering member body disposed to extend substantially in a vehicle width direction; metal side brackets that are fixed respectively to both ends of the steering member body and are attachable respectively to vehicle body side parts; and a metal stay that is fixed to an intermediate part of the steering member body and is attachable to a vehicle body floor. In an intermediate part of the steering member body, multiple ground current connecting members connectable to a vehicle body metal part are provided at intervals in a longitudinal direction (vehicle width direction) of the steering member body. Thereby, a resonance frequency of a wavelength depending on the distance of a magnetic field generated by a current flowing into the steering member body can be changed and adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Calsonic Kansei CorporationInventors: Hitoshi Suzuki, Fumihiro Okazaki, Takeshi Anzai, Kazuhiko Horikoshi