Patents by Inventor Katsuhisa Katano

Katsuhisa Katano 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).

  • Patent number: 8920190
    Abstract: An electronic device movable in an insertion direction into a supporting member, in a state of being stacked on another electronic device, includes a first connector urged in a direction same as a removal direction in which the electronic device is removed from the supporting member, a housing that includes a connector housing and a guide for moving the first connector in the insertion direction or the removal direction, a second connector disposed at a position connectable to the first connector of the another electronic device, a holding member that causes the first connector to switch between a protruded and a retreated states with respect to the connector housing, and a guide rail that changes a position of the first connector in a placing direction in accordance with a position of the first connector in the insertion direction and the removal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Katsuhisa Katano
  • Publication number: 20140051272
    Abstract: An electronic device movable in an insertion direction into a supporting member, in a state of being stacked on another electronic device, includes a first connector urged in a direction same as a removal direction in which the electronic device is removed from the supporting member, a housing that includes a connector housing and a guide for moving the first connector in the insertion direction or the removal direction, a second connector disposed at a position connectable to the first connector of the another electronic device, a holding member that causes the first connector to switch between a protruded and a retreated states with respect to the connector housing, and a guide rail that changes a position of the first connector in a placing direction in accordance with a position of the first connector in the insertion direction and the removal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Katsuhisa KATANO
  • Patent number: 8432701
    Abstract: A storage device for storing units includes, a housing, wherein selective insertion of one of a first unit and a second unit that respectively have different shapes is possible, a stopper positioned such that movement is possible between an initial position, a first position wherein insertion of the first unit is allowed and insertion of the second unit is prevented, and a second position wherein insertion of the second unit is allowed and insertion of the first unit is prevented, wherein insertion of the first unit moves the stopper from the initial position to the first position and insertion of the second unit moves the stopper from the initial position to the second position, and a lock capable of locking the stopper into one of the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Katsuhisa Katano
  • Publication number: 20110174815
    Abstract: A storage device for storing units includes, a housing, wherein selective insertion of one of a first unit and a second unit that respectively have different shapes is possible, a stopper positioned such that movement is possible between an initial position, a first position wherein insertion of the first unit is allowed and insertion of the second unit is prevented, and a second position wherein insertion of the second unit is allowed and insertion of the first unit is prevented, wherein insertion of the first unit moves the stopper from the initial position to the first position and insertion of the second unit moves the stopper from the initial position to the second position, and a lock capable of locking the stopper into one of the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Katsuhisa KATANO
  • Patent number: 6952341
    Abstract: A disk array apparatus includes an enclosure having an opening at its front face, at least one module configured to be mounted in the enclosure and at least one securing mechanism configured to secure the at least one module to the enclosure. The module includes a frame member and a lever member that is movable between a first position received by the frame member in which it serves as a cover of the opening and a second position in which it serves as a grip part for pulling the module out of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hidaka, Takashi Yamamoto, Masayuki Korikawa, Katsuhisa Katano
  • Publication number: 20040012921
    Abstract: A disk array apparatus includes an enclosure having an opening at its front face, at least one module configured to be mounted in the enclosure and at least one securing mechanism configured to secure the at least one module to the enclosure. The module includes a frame member and a lever member that is movable between a first position received by the frame member in which it serves as a cover of the opening and a second position in which it serves as a grip part for pulling the module out of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hidaka, Takashi Yamamoto, Masayuki Korikawa, Katsuhisa Katano