Patents by Inventor Katsuyoshi Abe

Katsuyoshi Abe 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).

  • Heliostat for collecting sunlight and method of controlling the same
    Patent number: 8905016
    Abstract: A heliostat capable of collecting light with high efficiency and having reduced manufacturing and installation costs; and a method of controlling the heliostat. The heliostat includes a reflecting mirror configured to reflect sunlight; and a support mechanism configured to tiltably support the reflecting mirror. The support mechanism has a single supporting column and first and second cylinders. The reflecting mirror is supported at its back surface by a supporting column upper end of the supporting column, a first cylinder upper end of the first cylinder and a second cylinder upper end of the second cylinder in a tiltable manner, which are arranged to form a triangle on the back surface of the reflecting mirror. A gimbal bearing connects the supporting column upper end and the reflecting mirror, the gimbal bearing being configured to be tiltable in two axial directions intersecting with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoji Sakai, Shiro Hayasaka, Katsuyoshi Abe, Kozo Ito
  • Heliostat for collecting sunlight and method of controlling the same
    Publication number: 20120279486
    Abstract: [Object] To provide a heliostat which is capable of collecting light with high efficiency and whose manufacturing cost and installation cost are reduced and also to provide a method of controlling the heliostat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Shoji Sakai, Shiro Hayasaka, Katsuyoshi Abe, Kozo Ito