Patents by Inventor Hiroaki Yamazaki
Hiroaki Yamazaki 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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Patent number: 9346339Abstract: [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To provide a vehicle door, in which the arrangement of the reinforcing bracket is not limited, and the strength of the joined portion between the door frame and the door panel can be improved. The vehicle door has a portion of a door frame that forms a window opening inserted into the inside of a door panel. The door frame is provided with a stepped portion which separates a surface area on the frame forming portion side and a surface area on the insertion portion side from each other; the surface area on the insertion portion side that is continuous with the stepped portion is formed as an inner-panel facing surface facing the inner panel; the inner-panel facing surface is shifted in a direction away from the inner panel by the stepped portion; and the reinforcing bracket is made to overlap the shifted inner-panel facing surface therealong.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: SHIROKI CORPORATIONInventors: Kenji Shimizu, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Shigenobu Ohsawa
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Publication number: 20160111557Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a filter circuit to sub-divide and output a received signal as a relatively low frequency first signal and a relatively high frequency second signal, a first channel containing a photocoupler to convey the first signal output from the filter circuit, a second channel containing an isolator, the isolator conveying the second signal output from the filter circuit, and a signal synthesis circuit to sum and output the first signal conveyed by way of the first channel and the second signal conveyed by way of the second channel. The isolator that is mounted in the second channel includes a capacitive coupling type isolator. The photocoupler that is mounted in the first channel contains a light emitting diode to emit light according to the first signal, and a photodiode to receive light from the light emitting diode. The isolator mounted in the second channel contains a capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: HIROAKI YAMAZAKI
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Patent number: 9225434Abstract: A semiconductor device including: a filter circuit to subdivide and output the received signal as a first signal with a relatively low frequency and a second signal with a relatively high frequency; a first channel containing a photocoupler to convey the first signal output from the filter circuit; a second channel containing an isolator to convey the second signal from the filter circuit; and a signal synthesis circuit to sum and output the first signal conveyed by way of a first channel and a second signal conveyed by way of a second channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 9187311Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS device comprises a first electrode provided on a support substrate, a second electrode opposed to the first electrode and movable in the direction it is opposed to the first electrode, and beam parts, each connected to those sides of the second electrode, which oppose to each other, and each supporting the second electrode. The second electrode has a slit extending parallel to the sides to which the beam parts are connected and opening at both the front and the back. Further, the second electrode has at least one bridge part extending over the slit, crossing the slit and made of a material different from that of the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Hiroaki Yamazaki, Haruka Kubo
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Publication number: 20150262757Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS device includes a lower electrode, a movable upper electrode having a portion facing the lower electrode, and a first member connected to the upper electrode. At least a part of a connecting portion of the upper electrode and the first member does not overlap the lower electrode when viewed from a direction vertical to a main surface of the lower electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Hiroaki YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20150262758Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS device includes a first variable capacitor including a first lower electrode fixed to a substrate, and a movable first upper electrode provided above the first lower electrode, a second variable capacitor including a second lower electrode fixed to the substrate, and a movable second upper electrode provided above the second lower electrode, and a connection part configured to electrically and mechanically connect the first upper electrode and the second upper electrode to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Hiroaki YAMAZAKI
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Patent number: 9090457Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a drive circuit on a semiconductor substrate, an insulating region including a first insulating part provided on the semiconductor substrate and formed of interlayer insulating films, and a second insulating part provided on the first insulating part, an element for a high-frequency provided on the insulating region and driven by the drive circuit, an interconnect including a first conductive part in the first insulating part, and a second conductive part in the second insulating part, and transmitting a drive signal from the drive circuit to the element, a first shield provided inside the insulating region and below the element, and a second shield provided inside the insulating region and below the second conductive part.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 9045330Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS element comprises a first electrode fixed on a substrate, and a second electrode arranged above the first electrode, facing the first electrode, and vertically movable. The second electrode includes a second opening portion that penetrates from an upper surface to a lower surface of the second electrode. The first electrode includes a first opening portion at a position corresponding to at least a part of the second opening portion, the first opening portion penetrating from an upper surface to a lower surface of the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yuriko Kato, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Etsuji Ogawa, Takayuki Masunaga
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Patent number: 8979168Abstract: An upright pillar sash of a vehicle door frame includes an outer member including a glass run fitting portion, and an inner member including an inner frame portion having a box-shaped cross section surrounding the glass run fitting portion. An outwardly extending portion, extending toward the edge portion of the glass run fitting portion toward the vehicle exterior, of the inner member and an overlapping edge, extending alongside the outwardly extending portion toward the vehicle exterior, of the outer member are spot welded with the overlapping edge superposing the outwardly extending portion. The outer member includes a side holding portion formed inside the glass run fitting portion to hold the glass run by contacting a side thereof, and a clearance recessed portion positioned between the side holding portion and the overlapping edge to allow a welding tool to enter.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Shiroki CorporationInventors: Shigenobu Ohsawa, Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8970005Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is disclosed a MEMS element. The MEMS element includes a lower electrode having a surface on which a plurality of minute convex portions are formed. A plurality of dielectric bumps are provided on the upper surface of the lower electrode and are thicker than heights of the convex portions. A dielectric layer is provided on the dielectric bumps and the lower electrode. An upper electrode is provided above the dielectric layer. The upper electrode is movable so as to vary capacitance between the upper electrode and the lower electrode.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8864213Abstract: In a door frame for vehicle which is mounted to a door panel via a reinforcing bracket, the door frame has a projecting portion which projects toward the vehicle interior side from a design portion over a range from a frame forming portion, which appears on the outward appearance of the door, to an insertion portion which is fixed to said reinforcing bracket, and the projecting portion is formed into a widened shape which makes the distance between a wall surface on the frame inner peripheral side and a wall surface on the frame outer peripheral side at the insertion portion greater than that at the frame forming portion. Accordingly, the strength of the fixed portion of the door frame to the reinforcing bracket is improved. In addition, the selectivity of welding location between the door frame and the reinforcing bracket is improved.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Shiroki CorporationInventors: Shigenobu Ohsawa, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Manami Yata
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Patent number: 8866363Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrostatic actuator includes a substrate, an electrode unit, a film body unit, and an urging unit. The electrode unit is provided on the substrate. The film body unit is provided to oppose the electrode unit and is conductive. The urging unit is configured to support the film body unit and includes a connection unit connected to the substrate and an elastic unit provided between the connection unit and the film body unit. A contacting state and a separated state are possible for the electrode unit and the film body unit according to a voltage applied to the electrode unit. The elastic unit has a branch portion between one end of the elastic unit connected to the connection unit and multiple one other ends of the elastic unit connected to the film body unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Takayuki Masunaga, Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Publication number: 20140285060Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is disclosed an electrical component. The electrical component includes a substrate, a MEMS device on the substrate. The MEMS device includes a first electrode fixed on the substrate, a second electrode above the first electrode opposed to the first electrode and configured to be movable, an anchor member on the substrate and configured to support the second electrode, and a spring member continuously formed from a region on an upper surface of the second electrode to a region on an upper surface of the anchor member and configured to connect the second electrode and the anchor member. The electrical component includes a reinforcing member provided on a lower surface of the spring member and configured to reinforce strength of the spring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Hiroaki YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20140284188Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS device comprises a first electrode provided on a support substrate, a second electrode opposed to the first electrode and movable in the direction it is opposed to the first electrode, and beam parts, each connected to those sides of the second electrode, which oppose to each other, and each supporting the second electrode. The second electrode has a slit extending parallel to the sides to which the beam parts are connected and opening at both the front and the back. Further, the second electrode has at least one bridge part extending over the slit, crossing the slit and made of a material different from that of the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Hiroaki YAMAZAKI, Haruka KUBO
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Publication number: 20140284767Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is disclosed a MEMS element. The MEMS element includes a lower electrode having a surface on which a plurality of minute convex portions are formed. A plurality of dielectric bumps are provided on the upper surface of the lower electrode and are thicker than heights of the convex portions. A dielectric layer is provided on the dielectric bumps and the lower electrode. An upper electrode is provided above the dielectric layer. The upper electrode is movable so as to vary capacitance between the upper electrode and the lower electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Hiroaki YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20140239668Abstract: In a door frame for vehicle which is mounted to a door panel via a reinforcing bracket, the door frame has a projecting portion which projects toward the vehicle interior side from a design portion over a range from a frame forming portion, which appears on the outward appearance of the door, to an insertion portion which is fixed to said reinforcing bracket, and the projecting portion is formed into a widened shape which makes the distance between a wall surface on the frame inner peripheral side and a wall surface on the frame outer peripheral side at the insertion portion greater than that at the frame forming portion. Accordingly, the strength of the fixed portion of the door frame to the reinforcing bracket is improved. In addition, the selectivity of welding location between the door frame and the reinforcing bracket is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SHIROKI CORPORATIONInventors: Shigenobu Ohsawa, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Manami Yata
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Publication number: 20140217773Abstract: [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To provide a vehicle door, in which the arrangement of the reinforcing bracket is not limited, and the strength of the joined portion between the door frame and the door panel can be improved. The vehicle door has a portion of a door frame that forms a window opening inserted into the inside of a door panel. The door frame is provided with a stepped portion which separates a surface area on the frame forming portion side and a surface area on the insertion portion side from each other; the surface area on the insertion portion side that is continuous with the stepped portion is formed as an inner-panel facing surface facing the inner panel; the inner-panel facing surface is shifted in a direction away from the inner panel by the stepped portion; and the reinforcing bracket is made to overlap the shifted inner-panel facing surface therealong.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SHIROKI CORPORATIONInventors: Kenji Shimizu, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Shigenobu Ohsawa
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Patent number: 8786035Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a drive circuit on a semiconductor substrate, an insulating region including a first insulating part provided on the semiconductor substrate and formed of interlayer insulating films, and a second insulating part provided on the first insulating part, and covering the drive circuit, an element for high-frequency, which is provided on the insulating region, is driven by the drive circuit, an interconnect including a first conductive part in the first insulating part, and a second conductive part in the second insulating part, and transmitting a drive signal from the drive circuit to the element for high-frequency, and a resistive element between the second conductive part and the element for high-frequency.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8749113Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrostatic actuator includes an electrode unit, a conductive film body unit, a plurality of first urging units, and a plurality of second urging units. The electrode unit is provided on a substrate. The conductive film body unit is provided opposing the electrode unit. The plurality of first urging units are provided at a first circumferential edge portion of the conductive film body unit to support the film body unit. The plurality of second urging units are provided at a second circumferential edge portion opposing the first circumferential edge portion to support the film body unit. The electrode unit and the conductive film body unit contact or separate by the electrode unit being set to a voltage having a prescribed value. The plurality of first urging units have mutually different rigidities, and the plurality of second urging units have mutually different rigidities.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Takayuki Masunaga, Hiroaki Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8741489Abstract: Disclosed are a separator for lithium ion secondary batteries, having an inorganic layer formed from inorganic particles, characterized in that the inorganic particles have a particle diameter distribution in which the 50% cumulative particle diameter D50 is in the range of 100 nm to 500 nm, the 10% cumulative particle diameter D10 is 0.5D50 or more, and the 90% cumulative particle diameter D90 is 2D50 or less; a method for manufacturing the separator; and a lithium ion secondary battery using the separator. When the separator is used, there can be produced a lithium ion secondary battery in which a short circuit caused by contraction or melting can be definitely prevented, as well as the current density applied to the electrodes during charging and discharging is uniform so that charging and discharging can be efficiently achieved.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Japan Vilene Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Ohnishi, Te Hyon Cho, Yuka Kondo, Yoshikazu Miyata, Tatsuo Nakamura, Hiroaki Yamazaki, Masanao Tanaka