Patents by Inventor Kazuaki KIKUMITSU

Kazuaki KIKUMITSU 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).

  • Penetrating wind prevention structure for vehicle
    Patent number: 10953735
    Abstract: In a motor vehicle having an opening 1 through an upper or lateral side of the vehicle cabin, a return portion 40c extending toward the inside of the vehicle cabin and the front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from the rear edge of the opening 1 is formed to return travel wind toward the front of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoki Takahashi, Miwa Shinohara, Yoshihiko Horita, Tatsuo Koibuchi, Kazuaki Kikumitsu, Tomohiro Komaji, Sachi Matsui, Daisuke Nakazato, Akio Okayama
  • Sealing structure for openable roof-equipped vehicle
    Patent number: 10843544
    Abstract: Corner portions of an upper edge of the rear-side roof 24 close to the side windows protrude toward a front of the vehicle beyond a rear frame portion of the associated side window. Pillars are positioned on the respective corner portions inside the vehicle. Weatherstrips 34 each include a lip portion 34b covering an upper end portion of the associated pillar from outside of the vehicle while the roof is closed. Sealing members 40 are respectively provided on the inside of the corner portions. An extended sealing portion 40b extends from each sealing member 40. The extended sealing portion 40b blocks a gap, formed between the associated corner portion and the associated pillar and intended for the lip portion 34b, while the front-side roof is open. The lip portion 34b of the weatherstrip 34 is sandwiched between the extended sealing portion 40b and the pillar while the roof is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignees: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoki Takahashi, Miwa Shinohara, Yoshihiko Horita, Tatsuo Koibuchi, Kazuaki Kikumitsu, Tomohiro Komaji, Sachi Matsui, Daisuke Nakazato, Akio Okayama
  • SEALING STRUCTURE FOR OPENABLE ROOF-EQUIPPED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190193543
    Abstract: Corner portions of an upper edge of the rear-side roof 24 close to the side windows protrude toward a front of the vehicle beyond a rear frame portion of the associated side window. Pillars are positioned on the respective corner portions inside the vehicle. Weatherstrips 34 each include a lip portion 34b covering an upper end portion of the associated pillar from outside of the vehicle while the roof is closed. Sealing members 40 are respectively provided on the inside of the corner portions. An extended sealing portion 40b extends from each sealing member 40. The extended sealing portion 40b blocks a gap, formed between the associated corner portion and the associated pillar and intended for the lip portion 34b, while the front-side roof is open. The lip portion 34b of the weatherstrip 34 is sandwiched between the extended sealing portion 40b and the pillar while the roof is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicants: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoki TAKAHASHI, Miwa SHINOHARA, Yoshihiko HORITA, Tatsuo KOIBUCHI, Kazuaki KIKUMITSU, Tomohiro KOMAJI, Sachi MATSUI, Daisuke NAKAZATO, Akio OKAYAMA
  • PENETRATING WIND PREVENTION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190193539
    Abstract: In a motor vehicle having an opening 1 through an upper or lateral side of the vehicle cabin, a return portion 40c extending toward the inside of the vehicle cabin and the front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from the rear edge of the opening 1 is formed to return travel wind toward the front of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicants: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoki TAKAHASHI, Miwa SHINOHARA, Yoshihiko HORITA, Tatsuo KOIBUCHI, Kazuaki KIKUMITSU, Tomohiro KOMAJI, Sachi MATSUI, Daisuke NAKAZATO, Akio OKAYAMA