Patents by Inventor Kenichi Takato
Kenichi Takato 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: 9994107Abstract: A dial gauge assembly includes a single circuit board that supports light emitting diodes for both illuminating a pointer and backlighting a liquid crystal display. The dial gauge assembly controls illumination of the pointer by switching on and off a plurality of segments disposed within the LCD.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20120120345Abstract: A dial gauge assembly includes a single circuit board that supports light emitting diodes for both illuminating a pointer and backlighting a liquid crystal display. The dial gauge assembly controls illumination of the pointer by switching on and off a plurality of segments disposed within the LCD.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7798026Abstract: An instrument cluster assembly includes a pointer assembly that generates a pointer image that moves along the scale to point to a portion of the scale that corresponds with the measured parameter. The pointer assembly projects the pointer image such that a solid pointer is not required and therefore does not obstruct any portion of the dial face. The pointer image tracks along the oval shape of the scale without the limitations imposed on a physical pointer rotated about a fixed central axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventors: Kenichi Takato, Vyacheslav B. Birman, Werner Eckardt
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Patent number: 7731374Abstract: An illuminated gauge for a vehicle instrument panel includes a single LCD having at least a first display configuration and a second display configuration different from the first display configuration. A pointer is selectively actuatable to operate within one of the first and the second display configurations. A selector is used to switch between the first and second display configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7612683Abstract: An illuminated gauge includes a dial with at least first and second ranges of markings. The first range of markings indicates one type of vehicle information and the second range of markings indicates another type of vehicle information. A single motor is used to move a common pointer between the first and second ranges of markings. A selector is to be operated by a user to select between the different types of vehicle information.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7587987Abstract: An example display assembly includes a first and second dial face with a first pointer and a second pointer. An information display is disposed between the second scale and the second axis that generates data to communicate information about the vehicle. The second pointer includes a transparent portion to provide uninterrupted viewing of an information display within the second dial face.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7556390Abstract: An instrument cluster assembly includes a dial face having a pointer assembly for indicating a specific measured perimeter. The pointer assembly includes an inner portion and an outer portion that are selectively and independently illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7520243Abstract: An example display assembly includes a first and second dial face with a first pointer and a second pointer. An information display is disposed between the second scale and the second axis that generates data to communicate information about the vehicle. The second pointer includes a transparent portion to provide uninterrupted viewing of an information display within the second dial face.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Patent number: 7506607Abstract: A dial gauge assembly includes a first pointer driven by a first motor and a second pointer that is driven by a second motor that rotates independently about a common axis. A first pointer rotates about an axis of rotation to indicate on the outer scale and a second pointer rotates about the same axis of rotation to indicate on the inner scale. The first pointer is mounted directly to a shaft of the first motor and the second pointer is mounted directly to a second shaft of the second motor.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Continential Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20080202408Abstract: An illuminated instrument assembly includes a light housing that defines an interior space over which is supported a dial face. A pointer rotates below the dial face and is visible through a clear portion of the dial face. The light housing is fabricated from a white material and provides the background visible that provides the desired contrast between the dial face and the pointer. Light from a light guide integral with the pointer is directed through the pointer and into the interior space behind the dial face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20080149019Abstract: An example display assembly includes a first and second dial face with a first pointer and a second pointer. An information display is disposed between the second scale and the second axis that generates data to communicate information about the vehicle. The second pointer includes a transparent portion to provide uninterrupted viewing of an information display within the second dial face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS US, INC.Inventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070159805Abstract: An instrument cluster assembly includes a dial face having a pointer assembly for indicating a specific measured perimeter. The pointer assembly includes an inner portion and an outer portion that are selectively and independently illuminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070157869Abstract: A dial gauge assembly includes a first pointer driven by a first motor and a second pointer that is driven by a second motor that rotates independently about a common axis. A first pointer rotates about an axis of rotation to indicate on the outer scale and a second pointer rotates about the same axis of rotation to indicate on the inner scale. The first pointer is mounted directly to a shaft of the first motor and the second pointer is mounted directly to a second shaft of the second motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070157745Abstract: An instrument cluster assembly includes a pointer assembly that generates a pointer image that moves along the scale to point to a portion of the scale that corresponds with the measured parameter. The pointer assembly projects the pointer image such that a solid pointer is not required and therefore does not obstruct any portion of the dial face. The pointer image tracks along the oval shape of the scale without the limitations imposed on a physical pointer rotated about a fixed central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Kenichi Takato, Vyacheslav Birman, Werner Eckardt
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Publication number: 20070103286Abstract: An example display assembly includes a first and second dial face with a first pointer and a second pointer. An information display is disposed between the second scale and the second axis that generates data to communicate information about the vehicle. The second pointer includes a transparent portion to provide uninterrupted viewing of an information display within the second dial face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070090939Abstract: An illuminated gauge for a vehicle instrument panel includes a single LCD having at least a first display configuration and a second display configuration different from the first display configuration. A pointer is selectively actuatable to operate within one of the first and the second display configurations. A selector is used to switch between the first and second display configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070090932Abstract: An illuminated gauge includes a dial with at least first and second ranges of markings. The first range of markings indicates one type of vehicle information and the second range of markings indicates another type of vehicle information. A single motor is used to move a common pointer between the first and second ranges of markings. A selector is to be operated by a user to select between the different types of vehicle information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Kenichi Takato
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Publication number: 20070035960Abstract: A gauge assembly includes a pointer that provides one appearance in a non-illuminated condition and different appearance an illuminated pointer for low light conditions. The pointer is selectively illuminated to provide enhanced viewing in low light conditions. The pointer assembly includes a film that provides for desired appearances in daylight conditions and also defines a desired multi-colored pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Vyacheslav Birman, Ronald Struck, Kevin Dyer, Kenichi Takato
