Patents by Inventor Iwao Takaku

Iwao Takaku 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).

  • Canister-holding structure for supporting a cylindrical canister in a vehicle
    Patent number: 8118128
    Abstract: A canister holding structure for mounting an evaporative emissions canister, having a cylindrical body portion, to a vehicle body. A central axis of the cylindrical body portion extends in a direction other than perpendicular to a ground surface. The canister holding structure includes a holding member, including an annular portion which substantially surrounds the cylindrical body portion of the canister, and a fixing portion for attaching to the vehicle body. Positioning structure is provided for positioning the canister in relation to the holding member. The positioning structure is provided to both the annular portion and the canister. In one illustrative embodiment, the positioning structure includes at least one projection provided on a periphery of the cylindrical body portion of the canister, and multiple holes provided in the annular portion of the holding member, where each of the multiple holes is engageable with the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Shimura, Hideo Nihei, Iwao Takaku, Takeji Kawazumi, Takashi Udono, Takashi Yamamoto
  • Canister-holding structure for supporting a cylindrical canister in a vehicle, combined canister and canister-holding structure, and motorcycle incorporating same
    Publication number: 20100065362
    Abstract: A canister holding structure for mounting an evaporative emissions canister, having a cylindrical body portion, to a vehicle body. A central axis of the cylindrical body portion extends in a direction other than perpendicular to a ground surface. The canister holding structure includes a holding member, including an annular portion which substantially surrounds the cylindrical body portion of the canister, and a fixing portion for attaching to the vehicle body. Positioning structure is provided for positioning the canister in relation to the holding member. The positioning structure is provided to both the annular portion and the canister. In one illustrative embodiment, the positioning structure includes at least one projection provided on a periphery of the cylindrical body portion of the canister, and multiple holes provided in the annular portion of the holding member, where each of the multiple holes is engageable with the projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Shimura, Hideo Nihei, Iwao Takaku, Takeji Kawazumi, Takashi Udono, Takashi Yamamoto