Patents by Inventor Kiyokazu Kato

Kiyokazu Kato 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).

  • Patent number: 5438890
    Abstract: A cable position adjusting structure having an inner cable for interconnecting with an operator side member to an opposite side member so that the opposite side member is activated in accordance with an action of the operator side member, and an outer sheath surrounding the inner cable. The cable position adjusting structure having a mounting portion provided at one end of the outer sheath. The mounting portion having an elongated opening extending generally in the same direction as an axial direction of the cable. A bracket portion for securing the mounting portion to a position plate is provided. A bolt secures the mounting portion to the bracket portion through the elongated opening, and a leaf spring urges the mounting portion against the bracket portion so that the tension of the cable can be set to a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Suzuki Motor Corporation
    Inventor: Kiyokazu Kato