Patents by Inventor Kenichi Kan

Kenichi Kan 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).

  • Shift knob and method of making
    Patent number: 5501120
    Abstract: A shift knob for use with automatic automotive transmissions has a one-piece body construction molded from a hard resin. The knob body is formed by gas injection molding, has a substantially uniform wall thickness and is covered with a soft resin. The knob body has a relatively thick bulbous grip portion at one end and gradually tapers to a slimmer lower end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Niles Parts Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teishin Kikuchi, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, Seiichi Furuya, Kenichi Kan