Patents by Inventor Isao Kuniya

Isao Kuniya 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).

  • RESPIRATOR HAVING A HARNESS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND FITTING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090000624
    Abstract: A respirator having a harness along with a method of making and fitting the same are disclosed. The respirator includes a mask body; and a harness attached to the mask body. The harness comprises: a first fastening strap securement mechanism that is disposed on a first side of the mask body; a second fastening strap securement mechanism that is disposed on a second side of the mask body opposing the first side; and a fastening strap attached to one of the first and second fastening strap securement mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Heonyung Lee, Jin-Ho Lee, Tomoo Nagaosa, Kyoungho Lee, Isao Kuniya, Koshi Yasuda, Kiyoshi Miyashita
  • Face mask having a combination adjustable ear loop and drop down band
    Patent number: 6095143
    Abstract: A face mask (10) covers the nose and mouth of the wearer and includes a band (24) to retain the mask member (12) in position. The band attaches at the sides (20) of the mask and extends around the ears of the wearer and loops through orifices (32). The band (24) extends around the back of the neck and provides for retaining the mask (10) at the front of the wearer when not worn. Ends (26) of the band (24) are elastic to provide a snug fit for the mask (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James F. Dyrud, Cynthia Y. Tamaki, Isao Kuniya
  • Face mask having a combination adjustable ear loop and drop down band
    Patent number: 5819731
    Abstract: A face mask (10) covers the nose and mouth of the wearer and includes a band (24) to retain the mask member (12) in position. The band attaches at the sides (20) of the mask and extends around the ears of the wearer and loops through orifices (32). The band (24) extends around the back of the neck and provides for retaining the mask (10) at the front of the wearer when not worn. Ends (26) of the band (24) are elastic to provide a snug fit for the mask (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James F. Dyrud, Cynthia Y. Tamaki, Isao Kuniya