Patents by Inventor Haruo Tuge

Haruo Tuge 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: 7137475
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 7117970
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 7100467
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Patent number: 6948582
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Publication number: 20040216547
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Publication number: 20040216546
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Publication number: 20040216549
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu
  • Publication number: 20020162699
    Abstract: A shift device, which sends a command signal to an electric actuator for shifting a plurality of gear ranges of a transmission of a vehicle by the electric actuator. The gear ranges include a plurality of drive ranges and a parking range. A shift lever is arranged to move between a neutral position and a plurality of manipulation positions located about the neutral position. A restoration mechanism restores the shift lever to the neutral position. A first sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select one of the drive ranges. A second sensor electrically detects a manipulation performed to select the parking range. The first sensor detects toward which of the manipulation positions the shift lever is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroki Shiomi, Yoji Matsumoto, Akihiro Takezaki, Haruo Tuge, Akinosuke Shindou, Hideki Miyata, Yasuo Hojo, Hideo Tomomatsu