Patents by Inventor Kazuhiro Nakamura
Kazuhiro Nakamura 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).
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Publication number: 20170045181Abstract: Provided are a pressure vessel and a method for winding a filament that allow a reinforcing layer to have an even thickness. The pressure vessel includes: a liner (2) having a hollow portion; and a reinforcing layer (4) that covers the circumference of the liner (2). The reinforcing layer (4) is formed by binding bands (11) composed of reinforced fibers around the liner (2) so as to be layered, a lap portion (21, 22) is formed with ends of the adjacent bands (11, 11) superposed one on another in each layer of the reinforcing layer (4); and at least one end of the adjacent bands (11, 11) in the lap portion (21, 22) is formed thinner than any other portion of the band (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro WATANABE, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20170010294Abstract: A pressure sensor detects the inner pressure of a probe at the time of suction of a specimen and a memory stores therein a plurality of clogging detection parameters in accordance with pressure in the vacuum blood collection tube. The clogging detection parameter stored in the memory is selected in accordance with the pressure in the vacuum blood collection tube, and a determination of the clogging of the probe is performed based on the selected clogging detection parameter and the inner pressure at the time of suction of the specimen detected in the pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Yoshiki MURAMATSU, Takamichi MORI, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Patent number: 9538306Abstract: Provided is a surround component generation device capable of generating surround components for multichannel reproduction based on two-channel audio signals with a small amount of arithmetic operation. The surround component generation device includes: multipliers for changing amplitudes of audio input signals; subtractors for subtracting outputs of the multipliers from the input signals; coefficient updaters for updating coefficients of the multipliers; subtractors for generating surround components based on the input signals and the output signals of the multipliers; output switches for switching and outputting the output signals of the subtractors; and output switching controllers for controlling the output switches. Each of the coefficient updaters updates the coefficient of the multiplier based on the output of the subtractor, and each of the output switching controllers switches the output switch based on the coefficient updated by the coefficient updater.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuhiro Nakamura
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Publication number: 20160341753Abstract: After an analysis start instruction is input in a state where a sample is not dispensed to all of reaction containers 104 mounted on a reaction disc 105, before completing an analysis preparation washing process for washing the reaction container 104 to be used in analyzing the sample to be first analyzed, a soaking and washing process for performing soaking and washing during a predetermined period of time is controlled to be started by dispensing a soaking and washing detergent to another reaction container 104 different from the reaction container 104. In this manner, the soaking and washing can be efficiently performed on the reaction container without hindering an analysis process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Yoshiaki SAITO, Toshihide ORIHASHI, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20160334432Abstract: An automatic analyzer has a washing tank providing water for washing a reagent or sample probe is. The washing water from a washing nozzle spreads from a throttle portion and is divided into right and left flows after colliding with a vent plate provided in an overflow portion of the washing tank. The washing water flows between the vent plate and the inner wall of the overflow portion, and the flows join behind the vent plate. After joining, the washing water flows downward along the vent plate and the inner wall of the overflow portion and then is drained. Because a space is created between the washing water which has collided with the vent plate and the washing water joined behind the vent plate, the washing water is prevented from completely covering the overflow portion, and the airflow can be secured during the drainage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Masaru MIYAZAKI, Takamichi MORI, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Isao YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20160332512Abstract: A seal structure includes: a tubular protrusion communicating with an inside of a resin tank body and projecting from the tank body; a mouth member being fixed along an inner peripheral surface of the protrusion; a lid member including a second tubular portion inserted from one end into the mouth member, a flange portion covering the other end of the second tubular portion, and a third tubular portion extending toward the insertion direction of the second tubular portion; a supporting surface provided to an outer peripheral side of the protrusion or the fuel tank body; and a ring-shaped sealing member supported on the ring-shaped shoulder surface and held between an outer peripheral surface of the protrusion and an inner peripheral surface of the third tubular portion in a state where the lid member is attached to the mouth member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Yachiyo Industry Co., LtdInventors: Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Kazuaki SHOJI
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Publication number: 20160327587Abstract: In a case where a sample container 15 has a rubber-made lid 35, if a sample nozzle descends and comes into contact with the lid, the sample nozzle is relatively moved inside an arm as far as a lid detection distance, and a detector detects a detection plate. A fact that the sample nozzle comes into contact with the lid is stored together with position information of the sample nozzle, into an operation commanding unit. The sample nozzle further continues to descend, and a suction operation of a sample is performed at a predetermined position. In a case where the sample nozzle collides with a frame portion of the lid and external force is applied thereto, the detector detects that the detection plate is relatively moved as far as the detection distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Akihiro YASUI, Yoshihiro SUZUKI, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Hitoshi TOKIEDA
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Patent number: 9487077Abstract: A temperature adjustment structures includes a first duct, a blower, and a second duct. The first duct includes an intake port. The blower is connected to the first duct and configured to take in air through the intake port. The blower is placed forward of an electric storage apparatus in the vehicle. The second duct is connected to the blower and the electric storage apparatus and configured to direct the air from the blower to the electric storage apparatus. The second duct extends downward in the vehicle from the blower toward the electric storage apparatus. The electric storage apparatus is housed in a recessed portion of a floor panel, and the recessed portion is located below a luggage compartment of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takenori Tsuchiya, Koichi Nagamine, Toyotaka Maeda, Yusuke Katayama, Kazuhiro Nakamura
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Publication number: 20160281872Abstract: A pressure regulating valve includes a piston in a pressure regulating chamber, a valve element axially movable together with the piston, a valve chamber in which an end portion of the valve element is placed, a resinous valve seat which the valve element is brought into contact with or separated from, a coil spring urging the piston in a direction to move the valve element away from the valve seat, and a body member accommodating the valve element and the valve seat. The valve element has an axially extending hollow cylindrical shape. When moved away from the valve seat, the valve element allows communication between the valve chamber and the pressure regulating chamber. The valve seat is arranged to be axially movable. An adjusting screw is provided to move the valve seat for adjusting a contact position with the valve element from outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahiro KOBAYASHI, Hideyuki FUKUDA, Katsuyuki HATA, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20160281871Abstract: A pressure regulating valve includes a valve element placed in a valve chamber, a piston placed in a pressure regulating chamber, a valve seat that partitions between the valve chamber and the pressure regulating chamber, and a valve spring that urges the valve element toward the valve seat. The piston is placed in a position toward which the valve spring urges the valve element. The pressure regulating valve further includes a terminal block provided with the valve chamber and a body member provided with the pressure regulating chamber. The valve seat is held in close contact relation between the terminal block and the body member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahiro KOBAYASHI, Hideyuki FUKUDA, Katsuyuki HATA, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20160216243Abstract: Provided is an oxygen detecting agent composition including a redox dye and a reducing agent, the redox dye being an inorganic substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Hiroki SAITO, Ken SUGITO
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Patent number: 9366529Abstract: A texture automatic monitoring system for measuring surface texture of a road surface compacted by a road roller is measured by texture measurement equipment mounted on the road roller. The road surface texture measurement equipment comprises a height measurement instrument disposed on the compaction roller that measures height from the road surface, a moving distance detecting instrument that generates a signal corresponding to the moving distance of the road roller, a data processing unit that calculates the moving distance of the road roller based on the moving distance detecting signal, and calculates one or more road surface property values indicating the road surface texture by using the measured value of the height acquired from the height measurement instrument and the calculated moving distance, and a displaying unit which displays the calculated road surface property value.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Dorokogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Nakamura, Masayuki Saito, Yasuaki Amemiya, Hiroki Sato, Hironari Abe, Kousuke Abe
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Publication number: 20160153946Abstract: The provision of an oxygen detecting agent composition comprising polyethylene glycol, a redox dye, a reducing agent, and a basic substance, wherein a content of the polyethylene glycol is 5 to 35% by mass based on a total amount of the oxygen detecting agent composition, and the basic substance is a poorly water-soluble basic substance having a solubility in water of less than 1 g/100 g-H2O at 20° C., the oxygen detecting agent composition comprising substantially no trisodium phosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Ken SUGITO
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Publication number: 20160123532Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pressure container configured so that a seal member is excellent at maintainability and has a simple structure. The container includes a hollow plastic liner (2) provided with a projected cylindrical neck portion (2b), and to reserve gas or liquid; a mouthpiece member (3) disposed outside the neck portion (2b) in a radial direction; a reinforced layer (4) covering outsides of the plastic liner (2) and the mouthpiece member (3); an attachment member (5) capable of being inserted between the neck portion (2b) and the mouthpiece member (3), and attachable to and detachable from the mouthpiece member (3); and a first seal member (6) disposed between an outer peripheral surface of the neck portion (2b) and an inner peripheral surface of the attachment member (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Nakamura, Kojiro Ooe
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Publication number: 20160123538Abstract: A pressure container including: a liner that is formed by blow molding and has a storage portion storing liquid or gas and a filler neck in a cylindrical shape protruding from the storage portion; a mouthpiece that has an embedded portion embedded in a circumferential direction by the filler neck being folded inward in a radial direction at an end portion, and an exposed portion that is formed continuously from the embedded portion to be exposed as an inner wall of the filler neck; a mounting member that is mounted inside the exposed portion in the radial direction; and a seal member that seals a gap between the filler neck and the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: Kazuhiro Nakamura
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Publication number: 20160118193Abstract: An electronic component comprises an element body, an external electrode, and an insulating resin coating layer. The element body has a pair of end faces opposed to each other, a pair of principal faces extending so as to connect the pair of end faces and opposed to each other, and a pair of side faces extending so as to connect the pair of principal faces and opposed to each other. The external electrode is formed so as to cover at least a partial region of the principal face and/or a partial region of the side face and has a plating layer comprised of Sn or an Sn alloy. The insulating resin coating layer covers at least the portion of the external electrode formed so as to cover the side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Yukihiko SHIRAKAWA, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Shintaro KON, Hiromitsu NOGIWA
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Publication number: 20160069909Abstract: The present invention provides a reagent kit which is used for measuring a test substance in a biological sample and can improve measurement sensitivity of the test substance; measurement kit; and a method of measuring the test substance. Provided is a reagent kit which is used for measuring the above-described test substance in the biological sample and contains first particles which are modified by a first binding substance having specific binding properties with respect to the test substance and have a label, and a compound which has at least one amino group having a positive charge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuhiro NAKAMURA, Noriyuki KASAGI, Hiroyuki CHIKU, Kentaro NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20160061852Abstract: A rinse mechanism rinses reaction cuvettes with first and second detergents. An R1 reagent pipetting mechanism 8 rinses the reaction cuvettes that have been rinsed by the rinse mechanism with a special detergent. A counting unit counts and stores in a storage unit a use frequency of each reaction cuvette for a specific reagent item. A determining unit determines whether the counted use frequency exceeds a predetermined threshold N1. A control unit controls the R1 reagent pipetting mechanism such that, in a case where the counted use frequency exceeds the predetermined threshold N1, the reaction cuvettes, which have exceeded the predetermined threshold N1, are soaked with the special detergent only for a period equal to or less than a value derived by multiplying a pipetting cycle time, which indicates a period when a sample is pipetted, by the total number of reaction cuvettes and a predetermined integer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Hiroyuki TAKAYAMA, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA
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Patent number: 9263191Abstract: An electronic component comprises an element body, an external electrode, and an insulating resin coating layer. The element body has a pair of end faces opposed to each other, a pair of principal faces extending so as to connect the pair of end faces and opposed to each other, and a pair of side faces extending so as to connect the pair of principal faces and opposed to each other. The external electrode is formed so as to cover at least a partial region of the principal face and/or a partial region of the side face and has a plating layer comprised of Sn or an Sn alloy. The insulating resin coating layer covers at least the portion of the external electrode formed so as to cover the side face.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Yukihiko Shirakawa, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Shintaro Kon, Hiromitsu Nogiwa
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Publication number: 20160023547Abstract: A temperature adjustment structures includes a first duct, a blower, and a second duct. The first duct includes an intake port. The blower is connected to the first duct and configured to take in air through the intake port. The blower is placed forward of an electric storage apparatus in the vehicle. The second duct is connected to the blower and the electric storage apparatus and configured to direct the air from the blower to the electric storage apparatus. The second duct extends downward in the vehicle from the blower toward the electric storage apparatus. The electric storage apparatus is housed in a recessed portion of a floor panel, and the recessed portion is located below a luggage compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Takenori TSUCHIYA, Koichi NAGAMINE, Toyotaka MAEDA, Yusuke KATAYAMA, Kazuhiro NAKAMURA