Patents by Inventor Kazuhiro KODAMA

Kazuhiro KODAMA 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).

  • Publication number: 20210375569
    Abstract: A bus bar of a contact device includes at least one electric path piece selected from a reverse and a forward electric path piece extending along a direction of current flowing through a moving contactor. The moving contactor is positioned between the reverse electric path piece and a fixed contact in moving directions of the moving contactor with the moving contactor positioned in the closed position. The reverse electric path piece allows current to flow therethrough in an opposite direction from current flowing through the moving contactor. The forward electric path piece is positioned on a same side as the fixed contact relative to the moving contactor in the moving directions of the moving contactor with the moving contactor positioned in the closed position. The forward electric path piece allows current to flow therethrough in a same direction as current flowing through the moving contactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryosuke OZAKI, Shinya KIMOTO, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Yasutaka HIEDA, Seiya SAKAGUCHI
  • Patent number: 11139133
    Abstract: A first conductive member is fixed to a first fixed terminal having a longitudinal direction, and a second conductive member is fixed to a second fixed terminal having a longitudinal direction. The first fixed terminal and the second fixed terminal are fixed to a partition member. A first extension portion of the first conductive member includes a first opposed portion opposed to at least one of the first fixed terminal at a first fixed contact side of the partition member. The first opposed portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the first fixed terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Ozaki, Shinya Kimoto, Kazuhiro Kodama, Seiya Sakaguchi, Yasutaka Hieda, Masahiro Ito, Hideki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20210304974
    Abstract: A control system is designed to control an interrupter. The interrupter is started by a startup current to interrupt a main electric circuit. The startup current flows through an auxiliary electric circuit and has a current valve equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The control system includes a driving unit and a driven unit. The driving unit includes an intermediate electrical path to be connected to the main electric circuit. The driven unit is to be connected to the auxiliary electric circuit. When an abnormal current having a current value equal to or greater than a prescribed value flows through the intermediate electrical path, the driving unit uses, as a drive source for driving the driven unit, the abnormal current flowing through the intermediate electrical path. The driven unit supplies the auxiliary electric circuit with the startup current by being driven by the driving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji KANEMATSU, Shinya KIMOTO, Yoshihisa FUKUDA, Kazuhisa KINOSHITA, Shun ITO, Kazuhiro KODAMA
  • Publication number: 20210151271
    Abstract: A contact device includes a fixed terminal, a moving contactor, a moving yoke, and a bus bar. The moving contactor moves from a closed position where a moving contact is in contact with a fixed contact to an open position where the moving contact is out of contact with the fixed contact, and vice versa. The moving yoke moves, as the moving contactor moves, in a direction of movement of the moving contactor. The bus bar generates, when energized, a magnetic field having a direction aligned with the direction of movement of the moving contactor. The bus bar is arranged, with respect to the moving yoke when the moving contactor is currently located at the closed position, in a direction in which the moving contactor moves from the open position toward the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro KODAMA, Shinya KIMOTO, Ryosuke OZAKI
  • Publication number: 20200381203
    Abstract: The contact device switches between a closed state where a movable contact is in contact with the fixed contact and an open state where the movable contact is apart from the fixed contact as the movable element moves. The bus bar is electrically connected to the fixed contact. A magnetic field generated by a current flowing through the bus bar when the contact device is in the closed state applies, to the movable element, force oriented such that the movable element is maintained at a location where the contact device is in the closed state. In such a positional relationship, the bus bar and the electromagnetic device are disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seiya SAKAGUCHI, Shinya KIMOTO, Ryosuke OZAKI, Kazuhiro KODAMA
  • Publication number: 20200286702
    Abstract: A contact module includes a pair of contact devices, each of which includes a fixed terminal and a moving contactor. The moving contactor moves from a closed position where the moving contact is in contact with the fixed contact to an open position where the moving contact is out of contact with the fixed contact, and vice versa. One moving contactor generates, when energized, a magnetic field that applies force to the other moving contactor in a direction from the open position of the other moving contactor toward the closed position of the other moving contactor. The other moving contactor generates, when energized, a magnetic field that applies force to the one moving contactor in a direction from the open position of the one moving contactor toward the closed position of the one moving contactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro KODAMA, Ryosuke OZAKI, Shinya KIMOTO, Seiya SAKAGUCHI, Yasutaka HIEDA
  • Publication number: 20200263001
    Abstract: Provided are: a rubber additive that enables to provide a rubber composition having excellent low heat generation properties and manufacturing operability; a rubber composition including the rubber additive; and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicants: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro YOSHIZAWA, Shinya NAKASHIMA, Masaki ABE, Kazuhiro KODAMA
  • Publication number: 20190355536
    Abstract: A first conductive member is fixed to a first fixed terminal having a longitudinal direction, and a second conductive member is fixed to a second fixed terminal having a longitudinal direction. The first fixed terminal and the second fixed terminal are fixed to a partition member. A first extension portion of the first conductive member includes a first opposed portion opposed to at least one of the first fixed terminal at a first fixed contact side of the partition member. The first opposed portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the first fixed terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryosuke OZAKI, Shinya KIMOTO, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Seiya SAKAGUCHI, Yasutaka HIEDA, Masahiro ITO, Hideki WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20180319955
    Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition prepared by mixing, per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising at least 50% by mass of a diene-based rubber, from 20 to 150 parts by mass of a filler, and from 0.05 to 30 parts by mass of a compound A which has a specific guanidine structure and has a functional group reactive with the diene-based rubber. The rubber composition improves both a high elastic modulus and a low tan ?. The invention also provides a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicants: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriaki YUKIMURA, Takahiro YOSHIZAWA, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Hiroaki YUASA, Noriaki SHIINA, Takashi SATO, Hiroyuki ISHITOBI, Mifuyu UENO, Shinya NAKASHIMA, Masaki ABE
  • Patent number: 10066080
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one bisanilino compound represented by formula (I). In formula (I), R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-6, m and n each represent an integer of 0 or 1, A1 represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-7, A2 represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-8, X1 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or an —NR3— group, and X2 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or an —NR4— group, where R3 and R4 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, or collectively form an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya Saiki, Hidehiro Minashima, Yuzaburo Yano, Noriaki Shiina, Kazuhiro Kodama, Mifuyu Ueno, Takashi Sato, Shinya Nakashima, Masaki Abe
  • Patent number: 10059829
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that has better weather resistance than conventional rubber compositions and can inhibit surface discoloration of a rubber article. The rubber composition contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one amine compound represented by formula (I) shown below. In formula (I), R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-10, an aralkyl group, or a phenyl group, and A represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 6-30 that may include an interposed phenylene group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya Saiki, Hidehiro Minashima, Yuzaburo Yano, Noriaki Shiina, Kazuhiro Kodama, Mifuyu Ueno, Takashi Sato, Shinya Nakashima, Masaki Abe
  • Patent number: 10053553
    Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition prepared by mixing, per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising at least 50% by mass of a diene-based rubber, from 20 to 150 parts by mass of a filler, and from 0.05 to 30 parts by mass of a compound A which has a specific guanidine structure and has a functional group reactive with the diene-based rubber. The rubber composition improves both a high elastic modulus and a low tan ?. The invention also provides a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignees: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriaki Yukimura, Takahiro Yoshizawa, Kazuhiro Kodama, Hiroaki Yuasa, Noriaki Shiina, Takashi Sato, Hiroyuki Ishitobi, Mifuyu Ueno, Shinya Nakashima, Masaki Abe
  • Patent number: 10011704
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that has better weather resistance than conventional rubber compositions and can inhibit rubber article surface discoloration. The rubber composition contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one bisphenyldiamine compound represented by formula (I). In formula (I), R1, R2, R5, and R6 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-10, or a phenyl group, but R1 and R2 do not both simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom and R5 and R6 do not both simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom, R3 and R4 each represent, independently of one another, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-8 or an aralkyl group, A represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-12, and l, m, and n each represent an integer of 0 or 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya Saiki, Hidehiro Minashima, Yuzaburo Yano, Noriaki Shiina, Kazuhiro Kodama, Mifuyu Ueno, Takashi Sato, Shinya Nakashima, Masaki Abe
  • Patent number: 9734972
    Abstract: An electromagnetic relay includes a contactor including a fixed contact and a movable contact, and an electromagnet device for moving the movable contact. The electromagnet device includes a coil generating a first magnetic flux by energization, a tubular body including a permanent magnet generating a second magnetic flux in a direction identical to a direction of the first magnetic flux and having a hollow extending in a center axis direction, a movable element disposed in the hollow of the tubular body and reciprocating in the center axis direction, and a yoke forming a magnetic circuit passing together with the movable element and the tubular body. The magnetic circuit allows at least one of the first and second magnetic fluxes to pass through the magnetic circuit. The electromagnet device is configured to, when the coil is energized, move the movable contact to a first position by attracting the movable element with the first magnetic flux and the second magnetic flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Fukuda, Kazuhiro Kodama, Junji Takahashi, Hisashi Hiraki, Shuichi Katayama, Tomohiro Ota
  • Publication number: 20170166728
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one bisanilino compound represented by formula (I). In formula (I), R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-6, m and n each represent an integer of 0 or 1, A1 represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-7, A2 represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-8, X1 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or an —NR3— group, and X2 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or an —NR4— group, where R3 and R4 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, or collectively form an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya SAIKI, Hidehiro MINASHIMA, Yuzaburo YANO, Noriaki SHIINA, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Mifuyu UENO, Takashi SATO, Shinya NAKASHIMA, Masaki ABE
  • Publication number: 20170166727
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that has better weather resistance than conventional rubber compositions and can inhibit surface discoloration of a rubber article. The rubber composition contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one amine compound represented by formula (I) shown below. In formula (I), R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-10, an aralkyl group, or a phenyl group, and A represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 6-30 that may include an interposed phenylene group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya SAIKI, Hidehiro MINASHIMA, Yuzaburo YANO, Noriaki SHIINA, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Mifuyu UENO, Takashi SATO, Shinya NAKASHIMA, Masaki ABE
  • Publication number: 20170137604
    Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that has better weather resistance than conventional rubber compositions and can inhibit rubber article surface discoloration. The rubber composition contains at least one rubber component selected from natural rubber and diene-based synthetic rubbers and, blended therewith, at least one bisphenyldiamine compound represented by formula (I). In formula (I), R1, R2, R5, and R6 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-10, or a phenyl group, but R1 and R2 do not both simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom and R5 and R6 do not both simultaneously represent a hydrogen atom, R3 and R4 each represent, independently of one another, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-8 or an aralkyl group, A represents an alkylene group having a carbon number of 1-12, and l, m, and n each represent an integer of 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Aya SAIKI, Hidehiro MINASHIMA, Yuzaburo YANO, Noriaki SHIINA, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Mifuyu UENO, Takashi SATO, Shinya NAKASHIMA, Masaki ABE
  • Patent number: 9546232
    Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition prepared by mixing, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component comprising at least 50% by mass of a diene-based rubber, from 20 to 150 parts by mass of a filler, and from 0.05 to 30 parts by mass of a compound A which has a specific amidine structure and has a functional group reactive with the diene-based rubber. The rubber composition improves both a high elastic modulus and a low tan ?. The invention also provides a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignees: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, OTSUKA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriaki Yukimura, Takahiro Yoshizawa, Kazuhiro Kodama, Hiroaki Yuasa, Noriaki Shiina, Takashi Sato, Hiroyuki Ishitobi, Mifuyu Ueno, Shinya Nakashima, Masaki Abe
  • Publication number: 20160336133
    Abstract: An electromagnetic relay includes a contactor including a fixed contact and a movable contact, and an electromagnet device for moving the movable contact. The electromagnet device includes a coil generating a first magnetic flux by energization, a tubular body including a permanent magnet generating a second magnetic flux in a direction identical to a direction of the first magnetic flux and having a hollow extending in a center axis direction, a movable element disposed in the hollow of the tubular body and reciprocating in the center axis direction, and a yoke forming a magnetic circuit passing together with the movable element and the tubular body. The magnetic circuit allows at least one of the first and second magnetic fluxes to pass through the magnetic circuit. The electromagnet device is configured to, when the coil is energized, move the movable contact to a first position by attracting the movable element with the first magnetic flux and the second magnetic flux.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Yoshihisa FUKUDA, Kazuhiro KODAMA, Junji TAKAHASHI, Hisashi HIRAKI, Shuichi KATAYAMA, Tomohiro OTA
  • Patent number: 9267020
    Abstract: A rubber composition that can improve in good balance the fuel economy, wet-grip performance, and abrasion resistance, and a pneumatic tire that uses this rubber composition are provided. This rubber composition contains a rubber component, and carbon black and/or silica, wherein based on 100% by mass of the rubber component, the rubber component contains 5 to 50% by mass of natural rubber, 0.3 to 10% by mass of an epoxidized natural rubber, and at least 5% by mass of a conjugated diene polymer that has a constituent unit based on a conjugated diene and a constituent unit represented by formula (I) below, at least one terminal of the polymer being modified, and wherein a total content of the carbon black and the silica is 3 to 100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Kondo, Jun Okamoto, Sakae Okubo, Ryoichi Kasahara, Kenji Murata, Kazuhiro Kodama, Kazuyuki Nishioka