Patents by Inventor Hideo Takao

Hideo Takao 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).

  • Portable information reproducing and voice amplifying apparatus
    Patent number: 5383079
    Abstract: A portable recording and reproducing apparatus is adapted to reproduce a melody recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic tape and to amplify the melody and voice through a speaker as the voice is inputted from a voice input unit in tune with the melody. The apparatus is formed integrally by incorporating a sound recording medium accommodating portion, the voice input unit, and the speaker via a grip portion, and excels in portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Portable audio apparatus
    Patent number: 5349480
    Abstract: A portable audio apparatus allows a user to sing along with the recorded song, the user's voice and recorded song being outputted through a speaker. The apparatus permits the recorded lyrics or recorded tune of the song to be substantially eliminated prior to being reproduced by the speaker. The apparatus can operate in a fast forward or reverse mode and will stop between adjacent songs. A power savings circuit interrupts the supply of power to a motor to stop the latter from continuing to operate on a fast forward or reverse mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Portable information reproducing and voice amplifying apparatus
    Patent number: 5303109
    Abstract: A portable recording and reproducing apparatus is adapted to reproduce a melody recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic tape and to amplify the melody and voice through a speaker as the voice is inputted from a voice input unit in tune with the melody. The apparatus is formed integrally by incorporating a sound recording medium accommodating portion, the voice input unit, and the speaker via a grip portion, and excels in portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Portable audio apparatus
    Patent number: 5225944
    Abstract: A portable audio apparatus allows a user to sing along with the recorded song, the user's voice and recorded song being outputted through a speaker. The apparatus permits the recorded lyrics or recorded tune of the song to be substantially eliminated prior to being reproduced by the speaker. The apparatus can operate in a fast forward or reverse mode and will stop between adjacent songs. A power savings circuit interrupts the supply of power to a motor to stop the latter from continuing to operate on a fast forward or reverse mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Portable audio apparatus having a power savings device
    Patent number: 5214543
    Abstract: A portable audio apparatus allows a user to sing along with the recorded song, the user's voice and recorded song being outputted through a speaker. The apparatus permits the recorded lyrics or recorded tune of the song to be substantially eliminated prior to being reproduced by the speaker. The apparatus can operate in a fast forward or reverse mode and will stop between adjacent songs. A power savings circuit interrupts the supply of power to a motor to stop the latter from continuing to operate on a fast forward or reverse mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Portable information reproducing and voice amplifying apparatus
    Patent number: 5208717
    Abstract: A portable music information reproducing and voice amplifying apparatus for reproducing music recorded on a recording medium and voice sound inputted through a voice input unit in unison through a speaker. The apparatus is integrally formed by incorporating a sound recording medium storage portion with the voice input unit and the speaker spaced apart, by a grip portion, to avoid feedback from the speaker to the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao
  • Combined microphone and compact disc player
    Patent number: D338204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideo Takao