Patents by Inventor Hidemitsu Watanabe
Hidemitsu Watanabe 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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Publication number: 20240075461Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a catalyst or adsorbent carrier and a catalyst or adsorbent carrier which can enhance a catalyst or adsorbent function, and prevent fall-off of catalyst particles or adsorbent particles. The surface of a metal base material made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is subjected to an etching process using an etchant containing iron chloride and an oxide to convert the surface to an uneven and rough surface. The uneven and rough surface of the metal base material is subjected to an anodizing process to form a porous coating along the uneven and rough surface. A large number of catalyst or adsorbent particles are thus carried on the surface of the metal base material on which the porous coating is formed along the uneven and rough surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takafumi WATANABE, Masao YAMAGUCHI, Teruo WATANABE, Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE
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Patent number: 11865512Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a catalyst or adsorbent carrier and a catalyst or adsorbent carrier which can enhance a catalyst or adsorbent function, and prevent fall-off of catalyst particles or adsorbent particles. The surface of a metal base material made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is subjected to an etching process using an etchant containing iron chloride and an oxide to convert the surface to an uneven and rough surface. The uneven and rough surface of the metal base material is subjected to an anodizing process to form a porous coating along the uneven and rough surface. A large number of catalyst or adsorbent particles are thus carried on the surface of the metal base material on which the porous coating is formed along the uneven and rough surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Takafumi Watanabe, Masao Yamaguchi, Teruo Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe
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Patent number: 11690930Abstract: In a photocatalytic device, a photocatalytic filter is formed of a corrugated member and a gas is allowed to flow over front and rear surfaces of the filter from one end toward the other end thereof along a direction in which ridges and valleys extend, and a gas inflow part and a gas outflow part are provided at both end positions of a photocatalytic filter instead of providing a gas inlet-side flow channel and a gas output-side flow channel at positions facing filter surfaces. Thus, a contact area between a gas and the filter surfaces can be maintained, and miniaturization of the device such as reduction in the thickness or diameter can be realized without increasing gas circulation resistance. In addition, enhanced light irradiation efficiency, simplified structure, energy saving, and cost reduction can be realized. Moreover, the problem of heat can be solved.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruo Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Takafumi Watanabe
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Publication number: 20230198066Abstract: A battery pack comprises a battery and a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) utilized to detect a voltage and a temperature of the battery. The FPC comprises a substrate having a front surface and a back surface, a thermistor which detects a temperature of the battery, temperature detection lines and voltage detection lines. The temperature detection lines are electrically connected to a thermistor and arranged between the back surface and the battery. The voltage detection lines are arranged on the front surface so as to overlap the temperature detection lines in a case that the FPC is observed in a plane view in a transmissive manner from a back surface to a front surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Takahiro MURAKAMI, Hironobu Kawashima, Hiromi Adachi, Takeshi Honda, Ryo Yamakawa, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Masahiro Sakakibara
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Patent number: 11504445Abstract: A photo catalytic filter is configured such that a plurality of plate-shaped members on which a photocatalyst is carried face each other with a gap therebetween, and the gaps form an air flow path. Each plate-shaped member has end surfaces respectively on an air entrance side and an air exit side of the gap. A UV irradiation unit faces the end surfaces on at least one of the air entrance side and the air exit side of the plate-shaped members, and is a predetermined distance away from those end surfaces. An air supply path for taking air from a lateral direction substantially parallel to the end surfaces, and supplying the air to the flow path, or an air discharge path for discharging the air exiting the flow path to a lateral direction substantially parallel to the end surfaces, is formed between the UV irradiation unit and the end surfaces of the plate-shaped members.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruo Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Takafumi Watanabe
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Patent number: 11446406Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic device capable of further enhancing an effect by a photocatalyst and also efficiently dissipating heat emitted from a light applying portion, and capable of further enhancing the purification effect by increase of a light amount. In the photocatalytic device, both end portions of a housing in the lateral direction are in contact with an upper face of a photocatalyst filter to support the photocatalyst filter, and form upper-side edge portions for openings. A center portion of the housing is distant from the photocatalyst filter in an upward direction. Tilted portions are positioned in regions between both the end portions and the center portion. A lower-side inner wall of the housing supports the photocatalyst filter, and forms lower-side edge portions for the openings. A light applying portion is disposed on a lower face of the center portion of the upper-side inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruo Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Takafumi Watanabe, Masao Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20210187152Abstract: In a photocatalytic device, a photocatalytic filter is formed of a corrugated member and a gas is allowed to flow over front and rear surfaces of the filter from one end toward the other end thereof along a direction in which ridges and valleys extend, and a gas inflow part and a gas outflow part are provided at both end positions of a photocatalytic filter instead of providing a gas inlet-side flow channel and a gas output-side flow channel at positions facing filter surfaces. Thus, a contact area between a gas and the filter surfaces can be maintained, and miniaturization of the device such as reduction in the thickness or diameter can be realized without increasing gas circulation resistance. In addition, enhanced light irradiation efficiency, simplified structure, energy saving, and cost reduction can be realized. Moreover, the problem of heat can be solved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruo WATANABE, Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Takafumi WATANABE
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Publication number: 20210093745Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic device capable of further enhancing an effect by a photocatalyst and also efficiently dissipating heat emitted from a light applying portion, and capable of further enhancing the purification effect by increase of a light amount. In the photocatalytic device, both end portions of a housing in the lateral direction are in contact with an upper face of a photocatalyst filter to support the photocatalyst filter, and form upper-side edge portions for openings. A center portion of the housing is distant from the photocatalyst filter in an upward direction. Tilted portions are positioned in regions between both the end portions and the center portion. A lower-side inner wall of the housing supports the photocatalyst filter, and forms lower-side edge portions for the openings. A light applying portion is disposed on a lower face of the center portion of the upper-side inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruo WATANABE, Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Takafumi WATANABE, Masao YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20200188881Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a catalyst or adsorbent carrier and a catalyst or adsorbent carrier which can enhance a catalyst or adsorbent function, and prevent fall-off of catalyst particles or adsorbent particles. The surface of a metal base material made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is subjected to an etching process using an etchant containing iron chloride and an oxide to convert the surface to an uneven and rough surface. The uneven and rough surface of the metal base material is subjected to an anodizing process to form a porous coating along the uneven and rough surface. A large number of catalyst or adsorbent particles are thus carried on the surface of the metal base material on which the porous coating is formed along the uneven and rough surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takafumi WATANABE, Masao YAMAGUCHI, Teruo WATANABE, Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE
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Patent number: 10651519Abstract: The battery pack includes a base having a heat dissipation wall, a switching device for controlling current having a plurality of electrode terminals, being disposed so as to be capable of transferring released heat to the heat dissipation wall, and a bus bar having a connection terminal that is connected to the switching device or a unit cell so as to enable energization. The connection terminal is disposed so as to be positioned in an area corresponding to a width of the switching device in a direction in which the electrode terminals are arranged in line and in an area extending to a periphery of the switching device in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the electrode terminals are arranged in line.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshimitsu Inoue, Takahiro Jo, Hidemitsu Watanabe
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Patent number: 10297524Abstract: To provide a heat sink capable of enhancing heat dissipation performance. Cylindrical bodies 3 have openings 3a of which inner and outer sides are opened on front ends and are provided with through-holes 3b communicating the inner side and the outer side on side walls at the base end side. The cylindrical bodies 3 are provided in a standing manner in a state where portions at the base end side penetrate through a supporting main body 2 and project into a gap s1, the through-holes 3b are opened to the gap s1, and portions at the front end side also project from the surface of the supporting main body 2 at the opposite side to the gap s1. An atmosphere in the gap s1, which contains heat from a cooling target object 9, is capable of being made to flow into the cylindrical bodies 3 through the through-holes 3, circulate in inner spaces of the cylindrical bodies 3, and be released to the outside through the openings 3a on the front ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Takafumi Watanabe
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Patent number: 10151468Abstract: A lighting device that allows efficient heat discharge from a light source while avoiding accidents such as firing due to a flammable foreign object in contact with the light source or the like and failures such as reduction in luminous efficiency due to dust or the like adhered to and accumulated on the internal surface of a lens unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hisanori Kawasaki, Hiroyuki Watanabe
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Publication number: 20180344890Abstract: A photo catalytic filter is configured such that a plurality of plate-shaped members on which a photocatalyst is carried face each other with a gap therebetween, and the gaps form an air flow path. Each plate-shaped member has end surfaces respectively on an air entrance side and an air exit side of the gap. A UV irradiation unit faces the end surfaces on at least one of the air entrance side and the air exit side of the plate-shaped members, and is a predetermined distance away from those end surfaces. An air supply path for taking air from a lateral direction substantially parallel to the end surfaces, and supplying the air to the flow path, or an air discharge path for discharging the air exiting the flow path to a lateral direction substantially parallel to the end surfaces, is formed between the UV irradiation unit and the end surfaces of the plate-shaped members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruo WATANABE, Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Takafumi WATANABE
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Publication number: 20180166756Abstract: The battery pack includes a base having a heat dissipation wall, a switching device for controlling current having a plurality of electrode terminals, being disposed so as to be capable of transferring released heat to the heat dissipation wall, and a bus bar having a connection terminal that is connected to the switching device or a unit cell so as to enable energization. The connection terminal is disposed so as to be positioned in an area corresponding to a width of the switching device in a direction in which the electrode terminals are arranged in line and in an area extending to a periphery of the switching device in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the electrode terminals are arranged in line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshimitsu INOUE, Takahiro JO, Hidemitsu WATANABE
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Patent number: 9975166Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a caulked assembly that is capable of manufacturing the caulked assembly at a low cost, preventing reduction of the strength of a columnar body caused by a circumferential groove, preventing deformation of the columnar body, and assembling a slimmer columnar body with a plate-like body. A mounting hole 10 for inserting and assembling a columnar body 2 is provided in a metallic plate-like body 1, and a thick portion 11 is formed along an inner circumferential edge of the mounting hole 10. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the columnar body 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 10 of the plate-like body 1 so that the plate-like body 1 is set in an assembly position on an outer circumferential surface of the columnar body 2.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hisanori Kawasaki, Hiroyuki Watanabe
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Patent number: 9707310Abstract: To provide an illuminating device-cum-air cleaning device that solves a heat problem and allows efficient operation of an air cleaning means. Air inlets/outlets 3A and 3B are provided in a wall surface of a housing 10 to which an illumination light source 2 is attached. A fan 4 is provided in the housing 10 to generate a forced air flow inside and outside the housing 10 through the air inlets/outlets 3A and 3B and discharge heat from the illumination light source 2 by the forced air flow to the outside of the housing 10. In the middle of a flow path for the forced air flow a within the housing 10, a photocatalyst 50 facing the flow path and a UV light source 51 irradiating the photocatalyst 50 with light including ultraviolet rays are provided as air cleaning means 5.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Teruo Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Takafumi Watanabe
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Publication number: 20160341492Abstract: To provide a heat sink capable of enhancing heat dissipation performance. Cylindrical bodies 3 have openings 3a of which inner and outer sides are opened on front ends and are provided with through-holes 3b communicating the inner side and the outer side on side walls at the base end side. The cylindrical bodies 3 are provided in a standing manner in a state where portions at the base end side penetrate through a supporting main body 2 and project into a gap s1, the through-holes 3b are opened to the gap s1, and portions at the front end side also project from the surface of the supporting main body 2 at the opposite side to the gap s1. An atmosphere in the gap s1, which contains heat from a cooling target object 9, is capable of being made to flow into the cylindrical bodies 3 through the through-holes 3, circulate in inner spaces of the cylindrical bodies 3, and be released to the outside through the openings 3a on the front ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hiroyuki WATANABE, Takafumi WATANABE
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Publication number: 20160175914Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a caulked assembly that is capable of manufacturing the caulked assembly at a low cost, preventing reduction of the strength of a columnar body caused by a circumferential groove, preventing deformation of the columnar body, and assembling a slimmer columnar body with a plate-like body. A mounting hole 10 for inserting and assembling a columnar body 2 is provided in a metallic plate-like body 1, and a thick portion 11 is formed along an inner circumferential edge of the mounting hole 10. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the columnar body 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 10 of the plate-like body 1 so that the plate-like body 1 is set in an assembly position on an outer circumferential surface of the columnar body 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: APS Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidemitsu WATANABE, Hisanori KAWASAKI, Hiroyuki WATANABE
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Patent number: 9308568Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a caulked assembly that is capable of manufacturing the caulked assembly at a low cost, preventing reduction of the strength of a columnar body caused by a circumferential groove, preventing deformation of the columnar body, and assembling a slimmer columnar body with a plate-like body. A mounting hole 10 for inserting and assembling a columnar body 2 is provided in a metallic plate-like body 1, and a thick portion 11 is formed along an inner circumferential edge of the mounting hole 10. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the columnar body 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 10 of the plate-like body 1 so that the plate-like body 1 is set in an assembly position on an outer circumferential surface of the columnar body 2.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hisanori Kawasaki, Hiroyuki Watanabe
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Patent number: D761449Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: APS JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Takefumi Watanabe, Hidemitsu Watanabe, Hiroyuki Watanabe