Patents by Inventor Kazuyuki Yanase
Kazuyuki Yanase 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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Patent number: 10506995Abstract: Provided is a mobile X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit equipped with an X-ray tube unit, and a storage concave for storing the folded arm unit on the front side of a main body. An end of the arm unit fixed to the main body side is made slidable with respect to the main body. With this configuration, it is possible to provide the mobile X-ray imaging device having a high degree of flexibility in arranging the X-ray tube when imaging is performed, and also the forward view is never be obstructed by the device in transit.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Katsumi Usami, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Kaoru Yamamoto
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Patent number: 10456100Abstract: Provided is an X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit for supporting an X-ray tube, and an operating unit for operating the X-ray tube, on a joint of arms constituting the arm unit. The operating unit is, for instance, a display unit serving also as the operating unit (display unit with a touch panel), and it is detachable from the joint of the arms. As another operating unit, a handle for operating the arm unit is provided. The handle for operating the arm unit can be provided with an operating switch for operating the X-ray tube. With this configuration, the X-ray imaging device being superior in operability and easy in checking the displayed information can be provided, at any height the X-ray tube is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Katsumi Usami, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Kaoru Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20180000434Abstract: Provided is an X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit for supporting an X-ray tube, and an operating unit for operating the X-ray tube, on a joint of arms constituting the arm unit. The operating unit is, for instance, a display unit serving also as the operating unit (display unit with a touch panel), and it is detachable from the joint of the arms. As another operating unit, a handle for operating the arm unit is provided. The handle for operating the arm unit can be provided with an operating switch for operating the X-ray tube. With this configuration, the X-ray imaging device being superior in operability and easy in checking the displayed information can be provided, at any height the X-ray tube is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Masaru YOKOYAMA, Kazuyuki YANASE, Kaoru YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170360386Abstract: Provided is a mobile X-ray imaging device having a foldable arm unit equipped with an X-ray tube unit, and a storage concave for storing the folded arm unit on the front side of a main body. An end of the arm unit fixed to the main body side is made slidable with respect to the main body. With this configuration, it is possible to provide the mobile X-ray imaging device having a high degree of flexibility in arranging the X-ray tube when imaging is performed, and also the forward view is never be obstructed by the device in transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Masaru YOKOYAMA, Kazuyuki YANASE, Kaoru YAMAMOTO
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Patent number: 9545240Abstract: The present invention provides a portable ultrasound system being superior in operability and design properties, and being allowed to take various storage postures fitting to the volume of a storage place. The keyboard unit 50 provided with an input device such as a keyboard and the display unit 80 incorporating a display part are mounted on the main body unit 30 that incorporates a main part of the ultrasound diagnostic system, respectively about the rotation axes P1 and P2, independently, in such a manner as rotatable, and further the rotation axes P1 and P2 are on a common axis P. The rotation axis part 200 supporting the display unit 80 is supported by the bearing of the main body unit in a part lower than the axis P, allowing the display unit to be rotatable about the rotation axis Q that is orthogonal to the axis P.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: HITACHI, LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Takashi Kashiwagi, Taisuke Matsushita
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Patent number: 9451931Abstract: The present invention provides a cart for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, having a high degree of flexibility in moving a top board on which the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is placed, and enabling a stable operation wherever the top board is moved. In the cart for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a vertical movement mechanism 60 is fixed on a base. A movable part 62 of the vertical movement mechanism is provided with a swing mechanism 70 that swings in the up-and-down direction, enabling up-and-down movement of the top board 10 according to both the vertical movement mechanism and the swing mechanism. The position of the movable part with which the swing mechanism is coupled is displaced forward from the vertical central axis of the vertical movement mechanism. The top board for placing the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is coupled with the swinging end of the swing mechanism, via a mechanism 80 for horizontal movement and/or a mechanism 90 for rotating the top board.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Tsuneo Kasanami, Katsumi Usami
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Publication number: 20160120507Abstract: Provided is a compact ultrasound diagnostic device having a high degree of freedom in a viewing position and a viewing angle of a display panel and having excellent operability. The ultrasonic diagnostic device includes a main body (10) that includes an operation panel (20); a first display (30) connected to the main body through a supporter (60); and a second display (40) detachably connected to the main body. The second display (40) includes a transmission/reception circuit that performs transmission or reception with the main body (10). When the sub display 40 is detached, a connection unit (25) on a side of the main body, to which the sub display 40 is connected, functions as a connection unit of the main display 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Kazuyuki YANASE, Masaru YOKOYAMA
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Publication number: 20150351719Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging device has a cable that is prevented from being dragged on a floor surface during examination and when a probe is not in use. The probe slides in and out smoothly and the cable can be pulled out without excessive force during examination. The ultrasonic imaging device includes a cart portion mounted with an instrument body, a table supported by the cart portion and configured to mount the instrument body, a support mechanism for the table, and a housing to house the support mechanism. A probe holder is provided on a side of the table. A base seat of the cart portion includes a raised portion surrounding an outer periphery of the housing fixed to the base seat, and a storage recess is provided to store a probe cable and is formed between the raised portion of the base and the outer periphery of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Atsushi NINOMIYA, Katsumi USAMI, Masaru YOKOYAMA, Kazuyuki YANASE
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Patent number: 9180898Abstract: A cart is provided for mounting a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device, the cart being small in size and having high operability, and the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is opened and used in the state of being kept mounted on the cart. The cart has a top board 1 for placing the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device thereon, a support column 2 for supporting the top board in such a manner as movable up and down, multiple legs 3 for supporting the support column, wheels 4 respectively attached to the legs, and a unit 5 having a predetermined function. The unit 5 is placed below the top board 1 in the rear of the support column 2, and the center of gravity of the cart is positioned in the rear of the center of the support column 2. This cart has a simple configuration enabling downsizing, and it is high in operability. It is possible to open and use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device in the state that the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is kept mounted on the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Ichimura, Katsumi Usami
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Publication number: 20150190114Abstract: A portable ultrasound imaging apparatus is provided, being operable when used in hand-held mode, and capable of performing operations such as starting and ending actions easily, even during an examination. The portable ultrasound imaging apparatus has a display panel 30 and an operation panel 20 on the front surface of a main body 10 that incorporates an electronic circuit constituting an ultrasound imager, and a handle on the back surface, and the apparatus is provided with operating portions 81 and 82 on the back surface, separated from the operation panel 20. The operating portion 81 may be provided on the handle 60, for instance, and while performing examination with holding the apparatus main body via the handle 60, the operating portion on the back surface is manipulated to implement functions such as starting and ending the imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Katsumi Usami, Tsuneo Kasanami
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Publication number: 20150182196Abstract: A portable ultrasound imaging apparatus is provided, being compact and operable in hand-held mode, and high in operability. This portable ultrasound imaging apparatus is provided with a main body that incorporates an electronic component constituting an ultrasound imager, the main body being provided with a screen on a surface, and an operation panel electrically connected to the ultrasound imager, the main body is provided with a concave part to place the operation panel therein on the surface where the screen is formed, and a support mechanism configured to support the operation panel. The support mechanism supports the operation panel in such a manner as slidable in a direction parallel to the screen, allowing an angle of the operation panel relative to the screen to be variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Katsumi Usami, Tsuneo Kasanami
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Publication number: 20150105660Abstract: The present invention provides a cart for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, having a high degree of flexibility in moving a top board on which the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is placed, and enabling a stable operation wherever the top board is moved. In the cart for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a vertical movement mechanism 60 is fixed on a base. A movable part 62 of the vertical movement mechanism is provided with a swing mechanism 70 that swings in the up-and-down direction, enabling up-and-down movement of the top board 10 according to both the vertical movement mechanism and the swing mechanism. The position of the movable part with which the swing mechanism is coupled is displaced forward from the vertical central axis of the vertical movement mechanism. The top board for placing the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is coupled with the swinging end of the swing mechanism, via a mechanism 80 for horizontal movement and/or a mechanism 90 for rotating the top board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Tsuneo Kasanami, Katsumi Usami
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Publication number: 20150094578Abstract: A notebook type ultrasonic diagnosis device in which a display housing including a display panel is independently movable from a main body housing including an operation panel, and both of the display housing and the main body housing are integrally operated is provided. The ultrasonic diagnosis device includes two connectable and separable housings, a display housing 10 including a display panel, and an operation housing 20 including an operation panel, and handle portions 41 and 42 are provided in the housings, respectively. The handle portions of the respective housings function as a connection portion for connecting the two housings, and configure one handle by being linked together at the time of overlapping the two housings to be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masaru Yokoyama, Tsuneo Kasanami, Katsumi Usami
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Patent number: 8984684Abstract: The magnetic resonance imaging device of the present invention includes a gantry and a bed part comprising a top panel, the gantry comprises a circumferential panel covering outer circumference of a tunnel-shaped static magnetic field space, and a front panel having an opening serving as entrance of a bore for the static magnetic field space, this front panel comprises an arc-shaped outer panel extending from an upper part of the opening serving as entrance of the bore to the ground plane via both sides of the opening, and an inner panel disposed inside the outer panel, a portion connecting the outer panel and the inner panel constitutes a top surface protruding forwardly, and the inner panel is formed in a recessed shape with a concave curved surface extending from the top surface to the opening serving as entrance of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Hitachi Medical CorporationInventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Manabu Yanagimoto, Takeshi Yatsuo, Hiroyuki Ohzeki
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Patent number: D727504Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Katsumi Usami, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Shinji Nakajima, Kento Ul
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Patent number: D728791Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Ninomiya, Katsumi Usami, Masaru Yokoyama, Kazuyuki Yanase, Masahiko Suda, Kento Ui
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Patent number: D787065Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyuki Yanase, Katsumi Usami, Toshiyuki Senda, Masaru Ichimura, Taisuke Matsushita, Naoyuki Naruse, Akinori Sato
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Patent number: D804032Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyuki Yanase, Katsumi Usami, Toshiyuki Senda, Masaru Ichimura, Taisuke Matsushita, Naoyuki Naruse, Akinori Sato
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Patent number: D804671Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyuki Yanase, Katsumi Usami, Toshiyuki Senda, Masaru Ichimura, Taisuke Matsushita, Naoyuki Naruse, Akinori Sato
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Patent number: D915914Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Hitachi High-Tech Science CorporationInventors: Akira Kojima, Kazuyuki Yanase, Mengting Zou, Takashi Yamamoto, Yasuyuki Takagi, Ryota Matsumoto, Tomoyuki Mukai, Masaru Yokoyama