Patents by Inventor Kimio Kuwaki

Kimio Kuwaki 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).

  • Article holding apparatus
    Patent number: 5125706
    Abstract: An article holding apparatus includes a pair of sliding plates selectively movable toward or away from each other while being maintained parallel to each other. A distance between the sliding plates is adjustable. Suction pads are provided on inner surfaces of the sliding plates respectively. The suction pads may include first suction pads for holding a large article and second suction pads for holding a small article. Sensor elements may be mounted on the plates to sense whether a large or a small article is present to be handled thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kimio Kuwaki, Keiji Sakurai, Itsuo Araki