Patents by Inventor Hiroaki Kotani

Hiroaki Kotani 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).

  • Publication number: 20150155049
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Hitoshi MIWA, Hiroaki KOTANI
  • Patent number: 8804431
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: S4, Inc.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7977486
    Abstract: An electron donor-acceptor dyad is provided that can provide a charge-separated state with longevity and not only high oxidizing power but also high reducing power. A compound of the present invention is a quinolinium ion derivative represented by the following formula (I), a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a salt thereof: where R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Ar1 to Ar3 each are a hydrogen atom or an electron-donating group. The compound of the present invention has the above-mentioned structure and therefore can provide a charge-separated state with longevity and not only high oxidizing power but also high reducing power and can be used for various products such as photocatalysts, photosensitizers, dyes, oxidants, reductants, dye-sensitized solar cells, and organic EL devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Osaka University
    Inventors: Shunichi Fukuzumi, Hiroaki Kotani, Kei Ohkubo
  • Patent number: 7942665
    Abstract: An igniter can include a safety mechanism which is easily operated by an adult but is difficult for a child to release. In particular, an igniter can include: a nozzle section which emits a flame; a fuel introduction section; an ignition section which ignites the introduced fuel, wherein the ignition section is configured in such a manner that the fuel is ignited by movement of an ignition operating section to an ignition position; a movement restricting section having restricting sections which restrict the movement of the ignition operating section; and a permitting section which permits movement. When moving the movement restricting section, either the restricting sections or the permitting section can be disposed so as to correspond to the direction of movement of the ignition operating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Iwatani Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20100020615
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Hitoshi MIWA, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20100021854
    Abstract: An igniter can include a safety mechanism which is easily operated by an adult but is difficult for a child to release. In particular, an igniter can include: a nozzle section which emits a flame; a fuel introduction section; an ignition section which ignites the introduced fuel, wherein the ignition section is configured in such a manner that the fuel is ignited by movement of an ignition operating section to an ignition position; a movement restricting section having restricting sections which restrict the movement of the ignition operating section; and a permitting section which permits movement. When moving the movement restricting section, either the restricting sections or the permitting section can be disposed so as to correspond to the direction of movement of the ignition operating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20100004454
    Abstract: An electron donor-acceptor dyad is provided that can provide a charge-separated state with longevity and not only high oxidizing power but also high reducing power. A compound of the present invention is a quinolinium ion derivative represented by the following formula (I), a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a salt thereof: where R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and Ar1 to Ar3 each are a hydrogen atom or an electron-donating group. The compound of the present invention has the above-mentioned structure and therefore can provide a charge-separated state with longevity and not only high oxidizing power but also high reducing power and can be used for various products such as photocatalysts, photosensitizers, dyes, oxidants, reductants, dye-sensitized solar cells, and organic EL devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shunichi Fukuzumi, Hiroaki Kotani, Kei Ohkubo
  • Patent number: 7542339
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Solid State Storage Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7327604
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Renesas Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7324375
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Solid State Storage Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20070291538
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7286397
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Renesas Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20070064483
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7193894
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Renesas Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 7161830
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Renesas Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20060198201
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: 6965525
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals including clock, command and other terminals, a clock generator, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock and command terminals respectively receive a first clock signal and commands including read and program commands. The clock generator generates a second clock signal. In response to the read command, the control circuit controls reading data from the memory cells, and outputting data via the other terminal not the command terminal in response to the first clock signal. In response to the program command, the control circuit controls receiving data via the other terminal not the command terminal in response to the first clock signal, and writing data to the memory cells. The data writing to ones of said nonvolatile memory cells is performed using the second clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Renesas Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20050162940
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Publication number: 20050146941
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus including a control circuit, plural terminals having clock, command and other terminals, data and command registers, and plural nonvolatile memory cells. The clock terminal receives a clock signal and the command terminal receives commands including read and program commands. The data register receives from and outputs data to outside. The control circuit reads operation steps from memory used to control the apparatus. The control circuit, responsive to the read command, controls reading data from the memory cells, storing read data to the data register, and outputting read data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal. The control circuit, responsive to the program command, controls receiving data via the other terminal, not the command terminal, based on the clock signal, storing received data to the data register and writing received data to the memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Hitoshi Miwa, Hiroaki Kotani
  • Patent number: D809343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventor: Hiroaki Kotani