Patents by Inventor Kenji Ogura
Kenji Ogura 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: 10310337Abstract: Each of branch portions of a pixel electrode and inclined portions of data lines extends in a direction different from an x direction and a y direction in a pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction. Further, a liquid crystal layer is orientated in a direction different from the x direction and the y direction in the pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Hironao Tanaka, Hidemasa Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20190141279Abstract: A connecting structure for attaching a wall-mount fixture to an external portion of a display device includes a fastening member. The fastening member is integrally formed as a one-piece, unitary member. The fastening member includes a receiving part, and first and second bent parts that extend from the receiving part, the first bent part having a first end plate with a threaded hole, the second bent part having a second end plate with a screw insertion hole, the first and second end plates overlapping with respect to each other and facing with the receiving part. The receiving part is configured and arranged to receive a distal end of a screw that extends through the insertion hole of the second end plate and is screwed into the threaded hole of the first end plate such that the screw is prevented from being screwed beyond the receiving part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Hideo YONEZAWA, Yuki KITA, Akihiro FUJIKAWA, Kenji OGURA, Tsukasa FUJIMOTO
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Patent number: 10218933Abstract: An electrical device includes a rear chassis, a fastening member, and an attachment member. The rear chassis has a through-hole. The fastening member is disposed inside the rear chassis. The fastening member has a threaded hole. The attachment member retains the fastening member relative to the rear chassis. The attachment member has a first engaging part that engages with an internal portion of the rear chassis. The screw extends through the through-hole of the rear chassis and screwed into the threaded hole of the fastening member for attaching a wall-mount fixture to an external portion of the rear chassis.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideo Yonezawa, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Kenji Ogura, Tsukasa Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20180239202Abstract: Each of branch portions of a pixel electrode and inclined portions of data lines extends in a direction different from an x direction and a y direction in a pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction. Further, a liquid crystal layer is orientated in a direction different from the x direction and the y direction in the pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Japan Display Inc.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Hironao Tanaka, Hidemasa Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 9989819Abstract: Each of branch portions of a pixel electrode and inclined portions of data lines extends in a direction different from an x direction and a y direction in a pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction. Further, a liquid crystal layer is orientated in a direction different from the x direction and the y direction in the pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Hironao Tanaka, Hidemasa Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20180147421Abstract: An ascender includes a pulley, an input shaft, a support member, a transmission mechanism, a rope guide, a cam, an energizing member, an operating member, and a closing member. A rope is removably wound on the pulley. An output shaft of a rotary electric tool is removably connected to the input shaft. The transmission mechanism transmit a rotational force of the input shaft to the pulley. The cam moves toward the pulley to bite into the rope so as to prevent a movement of the rope when the rope is going to move in a descending direction. The cam moves away from the pulley to allow the movement of the rope when the rope is going to move in an ascending direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: KENTECH SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Kenji OGURA
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Patent number: 9491893Abstract: A display device, comprising a display panel, a back surface enclosure disposed on a back surface side of the display panel and comprising a concave portion formed in a concave shape on a display panel side, and a heat generating component disposed between the display panel and the back surface enclosure, wherein the concave portion comprises a plurality of holes that release heat from the heat generating component to an outside of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenji Ogura
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Publication number: 20160124278Abstract: Each of branch portions of a pixel electrode and inclined portions of data lines extends in a direction different from an x direction and a y direction in a pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction. Further, a liquid crystal layer is orientated in a direction different from the x direction and the y direction in the pixel region and inclined with respect to the y direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Hironao Tanaka, Hidemasa Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 9280021Abstract: Each of branch portions 62ae of a pixel electrode 62a and inclined portions S1k of data lines S1 extends in a direction different from an x direction and a y direction in a pixel region PA and inclined with respect to the y direction. Further, a liquid crystal layer 203 is orientated in a direction different from the x direction and the y direction in the pixel region PA and inclined with respect to the y direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Hironao Tanaka, Hidemasa Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 9213208Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates; a liquid crystal layer placed between the first and second substrates; gate lines; source lines; a first insulation film covering the gate lines and the source lines; a light-shielding film covering the source lines; a second insulation film covering the gate lines, the source lines, and the light-shielding film; a signal electrode disposed on the second insulation film; and a common electrode disposed on the second insulation film, a shield electrode being placed so as to lie between the signal electrode and the source line as seen in a plan view, as well as to lie between the first insulation film and the light-shielding film as seen in a sectional view, and a third insulation film being placed between the shield electrode and the light-shielding film.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiko Nishide, Hideaki Sakai, Kenji Ogura, Shigeki Kitamura, Takashi Arisawa
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Patent number: 8967559Abstract: This invention relates to a stand attachment structure for attaching a stand that supports a low-profile display unit, such as a liquid crystal display, in an upright position, and to a rear cabinet. In the rear cabinet (1), a stand mounting part (10) including a temporal fixing means (13) is provided to allow temporal fixation of a stand (5) to the rear cabinet (1). The stand mounting part (10) includes a hook (11) for retaining the stand (5) in a predetermined orientation, and a reinforcing rib (12) having functions of reinforcing the hook and of guiding an engagement tab (52) disposed on the stand (5) for insertion. Then, the stand (5) is temporarily fixed to a display unit (P) by engaging the engagement tab (52) disposed on the stand (5) with the hook (11), and finally secured to the display unit (P) with a set screw (B1) after temporal fixing.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Hideo Yonezawa, Tsukasa Fujimoto
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Patent number: 8971027Abstract: In a display device cabinet, a fixing assembly to join a front panel and a rear panel include a first fixing mechanism that uses attachment screws and a second fixing mechanism that uses no attachment screws, which have a structure that prevents the application of excessive force to engaging openings and protrusions during the assembly process and disassembly process. The second fixing mechanism includes protrusions on an edge frame of the front panel, a mating piece provided on the rear panel, engaging openings provided in the mating piece, and rib-shaped plates defining stopper elements between the edge frame and the outer frame of the display module. The stopper elements prevent the protrusions from slipping out of the engaging openings by contacting the outer frame. The stopper elements are shaped to prevent interference between the stopper elements and the outer frame during cabinet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideo Yonezawa, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Kenji Ogura, Tsukasa Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20150015819Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates; a liquid crystal layer placed between the first and second substrates; gate lines; source lines; a first insulation film covering the gate lines and the source lines; a light-shielding film covering the source lines; a second insulation film covering the gate lines, the source lines, and the light-shielding film; a signal electrode disposed on the second insulation film; and a common electrode disposed on the second insulation film, a shield electrode being placed so as to lie between the signal electrode and the source line as seen in a plan view, as well as to lie between the first insulation film and the light-shielding film as seen in a sectional view, and a third insulation film being placed between the shield electrode and the light-shielding film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiko Nishide, Hideaki Sakai, Kenji Ogura, Shigeki Kitamura, Takashi Arisawa
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Publication number: 20140347816Abstract: A display device, comprising a display panel, a back surface enclosure disposed on a back surface side of the display panel and comprising a concave portion formed in a concave shape on a display panel side, and a heat generating component disposed between the display panel and the back surface enclosure, wherein the concave portion comprises a plurality of holes that release heat from the heat generating component to an outside of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Kenji Ogura
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Patent number: 8462288Abstract: A cable holding structure including a plurality of ribs 51 (52) stand on an inner surface of a housing 3, and holing cables 41, 43, wherein the ribs 51 (52) are arranged on a closed figure formed on the inner surface of the housing 3 at predetermined gaps (50) between the neighboring ribs 51 (52).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Hideo Yonezawa, Tsukasa Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20130033824Abstract: In a display device cabinet, a fixing assembly to join a front panel and a rear panel include a first fixing mechanism that uses attachment screws and a second fixing mechanism that uses no attachment screws, which have a structure that prevents the application of excessive force to engaging openings and protrusions during the assembly process and disassembly process. The second fixing mechanism includes protrusions on an edge frame of the front panel, a mating piece provided on the rear panel, engaging openings provided in the mating piece, and rib-shaped plates defining stopper elements between the edge frame and the outer frame of the display module. The stopper elements prevent the protrusions from slipping out of the engaging openings by contacting the outer frame. The stopper elements are shaped to prevent interference between the stopper elements and the outer frame during cabinet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideo YONEZAWA, Yuki KITA, Akihiro FUJIKAWA, Kenji OGURA, Tsukasa FUJIMOTO
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Publication number: 20130021532Abstract: An electrical device includes a rear chassis, a fastening member, and an attachment member. The rear chassis has a through-hole. The fastening member is disposed inside the rear chassis. The fastening member has a threaded hole. The attachment member retains the fastening member relative to the rear chassis. The attachment member has a first engaging part that engages with an internal portion of the rear chassis. The screw extends through the through-hole of the rear chassis and screwed into the threaded hole of the fastening member for attaching a wall-mount fixture to an external portion of the rear chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideo YONEZAWA, Yuki KITA, Akihiro FUJIKAWA, Kenji OGURA, Tsukasa FUJIMOTO
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Patent number: 8328148Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand for supporting a thin display unit, such as a liquid crystal display, upright. In order to provide the stand for the display unit in which a quadrangular rubber pad is attached in a not-easily removable state with a simpler structure, rubber pad attachment portions are provided, each rubber pad attachment portion (2) including a quadrangular frame rib (21) to which each quadrangular rubber pad (4) is attached and being formed into a quadrilateral in a plan view, an abutment rib which regulates a fitting depth of the rubber pad and abuts with the rubber pad in a predetermined abutment area is provided in each rubber pad attachment portion, and evacuation spaces (5(5A to 5D)) allowing further fitting of the rubber pad are provided at positions corresponding to four corners of the rubber pad (4) where the abutment rib is not provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Ogura, Yuki Kita, Akihiro Fujikawa, Hideo Yonezawa, Tsukasa Fujimoto
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Patent number: 8289465Abstract: A liquid crystal display device, includes: a liquid crystal module in which a liquid crystal cell is arranged in a rear frame that is made by metal and has a rectangular box shape; a front cabinet which has a rectangular frame shape and has a window portion in central part thereof; and a plurality of protruding portions for fixing which have rectangular shape, protruding toward outside from side surfaces that form shorter sides and longer sides of the rear frame, and fastened on to the front cabinet by screws, wherein the front cabinet includes at back surface side thereof: a first positioning rib which contacts with at least an outer peripheral part opposing to the longer side of the rear frame of one of the protruding portions for fixing that protrudes from the longer side of the rear frame, and a second positioning rib which contacts with at least an outer peripheral part opposing to the shorter side of the rear frame of one of the protruding portions for fixing that protrudes from the shorter side of theType: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenji Ogura
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Patent number: 8094283Abstract: A liquid crystal display including a polarizing plate having a linear polarization axis slanted in relation to a scan line, a transparent pixel electrode, an active element which drives the transparent pixel electrode, and a wire for connecting the active element and the transparent pixel electrode. The wire has an end part so shaped as to be slanted in a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the linear polarization axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenji Ogura, Shuichi Tatemori