Patents by Inventor Keiji Takechi

Keiji Takechi 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).

  • Lens cap for a camera
    Patent number: 4349266
    Abstract: A lens cap is formed with not only a lens covering portion for covering the photographic objective lens of a camera, but also with both a portion, such as protection wall for preventing inadvertent operation of the camera shutter release button and a projection for preventing unexpected movement of the operation member of the camera which is adapted for switching the camera from a normal photography condition to a flash photography condition. The lens cap may be further provided with covering portion for covering the camera viewfinder window as well as the range finder window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Assignee: Minolta Camera KK
    Inventors: Keisuke Maeda, Keiji Takechi, Tetsuro Oya
  • Camera
    Patent number: D437606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Minolta Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoki Suto, Keiji Takechi
  • Camera case
    Patent number: D244405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Inventors: Yoshiro Takata, Keiji Takechi
  • Camera or similar article
    Patent number: D246652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuro Ooya, Keiji Takechi
  • Camera
    Patent number: D444489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Minolta Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoki Suto, Keiji Takechi