Patents by Inventor Ikuo Arima

Ikuo Arima 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).

  • Vibration absorber for vehicle wiper devices
    Patent number: 6354578
    Abstract: A vibration absorber is provided between a wiper frame and a vehicle body frame. The vibration absorber includes a cylinder and a pair of flanges arranged near opposite axial ends of the cylinder. The cylinder is fitted in an opening formed in the wiper frame. The cylinder has a through hole through which a bolt is inserted. One flange is located between the wiper frame and a washer secured to the bolt. The other flange is located between the wiper frame and the body frame. Each flange has an arched axial cross-sectional shape. The flanges reliably absorb axial vibration of the wiper frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Nakatsukasa, Ikuo Arima