Patents by Inventor Futoshi Ujiie

Futoshi Ujiie 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).

  • Interlocking structure and detector for sensing the position of an operating member in detachable electronic equipment
    Patent number: 5610376
    Abstract: In a detachable electronic device with a device body which can be detached from a stationary portion and a control unit which can be detached from the device body, the device body is prevented from being released from the stationary portion when the control unit is detached from the device body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Takagi, Futoshi Ujiie
  • Releasable mounting for an audio device
    Patent number: 5020151
    Abstract: An automotive audio device includes a handle provided at a front operation board of the audio device so that the audio device is readily removed or mounted with respect to an inner case fixed to a dashboard of a car by merely moving the handle vertically. With this arrangement, a user never feel it troublesome to remove the audio device from the dashboard and bring it with him for the antitheft purpose when he leaves the car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Alpine Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kazue Sampei, Takashi Suzuki, Futoshi Ujiie