Patents by Inventor Kazuhiro Takai

Kazuhiro Takai 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: 9207520
    Abstract: A filter device which may include first and second filter elements allowing air to pass therethrough, and first and second filter holding members holding the first and second filter elements such that they are linearly connected side by side. The holding members being connected to be foldable in the position where the filter elements are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriyuki Hagino, Yoshihisa Wada, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Patent number: 8563917
    Abstract: A projector apparatus includes: an air intake port taking external air into the body of the apparatus; a duct guiding the external air taken in through the air intake port; a filter horizontally disposed in the duct; and a fan supplying the external air to a heat-generating part from underneath after the external air passes through the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Hagino, Yoshihisa Wada, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Patent number: 8328364
    Abstract: A projection display apparatus includes an axial fan and a louver. The axial fan includes blades which are rotated to generate an airflow in an axial direction so that air is exhausted from a housing. The louver includes inclined plate portions which are inclined with respect to the axial direction, the inclined plate portions being arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction at an airflow exit side of the axial fan, the louver being divided into a first area and a second area by a straight line which passes through an axial center of the blades, the inclined plate portions being inclined in different directions between the first area and the second area such that the inclined plate portions are inclined along the direction in which the blades are rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroko Fujibayashi, Hiroyuki Meguro, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Publication number: 20110211170
    Abstract: A filter device includes: first and second filter elements allowing air to pass therethrough; and first and second filter holding members holding the first and second filter elements such that they are linearly connected side by side, the holding members being connected to be foldable in the position where the filter elements are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Hagino, Yoshihisa Wada, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Publication number: 20110211173
    Abstract: A projector apparatus includes: an air intake port taking external air into the body of the apparatus; a duct guiding the external air taken in through the air intake port; a filter horizontally disposed in the duct; and a fan supplying the external air to a heat-generating part from underneath after the external air passes through the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Hagino, Yoshihisa Wada, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Patent number: 7990708
    Abstract: A blower for an electronic device includes a fan frame having an opening through which air passes for cooling the electronic device; a blade arranged in the opening of the fan frame; a motor configured to rotationally drive the blade; an attachment portion provided outside the opening of the fan frame, the attachment portion causing the fan frame to be attached to the electronic device; and a holder fixed to the electronic device and holding the attachment portion in a direction perpendicular to a rotational axis of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Meguro, Kazuhiro Takai, Hiroko Fujibayashi
  • Publication number: 20100123877
    Abstract: A projection display apparatus includes an axial fan and a louver. The axial fan includes blades which are rotated to generate an airflow in an axial direction so that air is exhausted from a housing. The louver includes inclined plate portions which are inclined with respect to the axial direction, the inclined plate portions being arranged in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction at an airflow exit side of the axial fan, the louver being divided into a first area and a second area by a straight line which passes through an axial center of the blades, the inclined plate portions being inclined in different directions between the first area and the second area such that the inclined plate portions are inclined along the direction in which the blades are rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Hiroko FUJIBAYASHI, Hiroyuki Meguro, Kazuhiro Takai
  • Publication number: 20100124019
    Abstract: A blower for an electronic device includes a fan frame having an opening through which air passes for cooling the electronic device; a blade arranged in the opening of the fan frame; a motor configured to rotationally drive the blade; an attachment portion provided outside the opening of the fan frame, the attachment portion causing the fan frame to be attached to the electronic device; and a holder fixed to the electronic device and holding the attachment portion in a direction perpendicular to a rotational axis of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Hiroyuki MEGURO, Kazuhiro TAKAI, Hiroko FUJIBAYASHI