Patents by Inventor Hitoshi Kayahara

Hitoshi Kayahara 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).

  • Press-connecting connector and method for assembling the same
    Patent number: 6109982
    Abstract: A press-connecting connector comprises a press-connecting terminal having a press connecting portion to which an electric wire is press-connected, a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber for receiving the press-connecting terminal, a first engaging member for engaging with the press-connecting terminal which is completely inserted into the terminal receiving chamber and for maintain the complete insertion condition of the press-connecting terminal, a second engaging member for engaging with the press-connecting terminal at least the press-connecting portion of which is exposed exterior of the terminal receiving chamber when the press-connecting terminal is disengaged from the first engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiaki Okabe, Hitoshi Kayahara