Patents by Inventor Kiyoshi Masuda
Kiyoshi Masuda 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: 6323340Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound is provided which exhibits particularly high transmittance to a visible ray, offers a highly efficient cut of a near infrared ray, excels in the ability to effect selective absorption in a near infrared region, excels in the solubility in a solvent, excels in the compatibility with a resin, and excels in heat resistance, light resistance, and weatherability, a method for the production thereof, a near infrared absorbable dye using the same, and a heat ray shielding material, a plasma display grade filter and a near infrared absorbable material formed thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Nippon Shobukai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, Masunori Kitao, Chie Tateyama
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Patent number: 6308180Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display unit for displaying characters and figures, an auxiliary memory unit for storing picture data, a transmission unit for transmitting data with to other information processing apparatuses, and a transmission control unit for controlling data transmission between information processing apparatuses; wherein designated picture data is automatically clipped, and the information processing apparatus further includes a control unit for automatically controlling transfer of a file including the clipped picture data to a designated one of the other information processing apparatuses via the transmission unit, whereby it becomes easy to transfer the file to other information processing apparatuses connected via a transmission unit, thereby the operating efficiency of the information processing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Terakado, Kiyoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 6094186Abstract: In a document processing apparatus wherein when a format of a document or the like is set, a plurality of format patterns are simultaneously displayed, a selection is made of a desirable format pattern among said format patterns so as to perform a format setting operation, displays of the format patterns are subdivided into a plurality of screens based on a purpose or usage of a document to be formed. After selecting or designating the purpose or usage of the document, the above-described format pattern is displayed. The document format setting operation which was cumbersome in prior art can be readily performed by selecting a desirable format sample from the format samples which have been categorized based upon the usage thereof, and also by adding an item capable of freely setting a format into the format samples.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Kuroda, Yasumasa Matsuda, Hiroyuki Kumai, Yasuhiko Kasai, Kiyoshi Masuda, Akihiro Kaneko, Junichiro Takeyama
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Patent number: 6069244Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound possessing an excellent ability to absorb near infrared ray, exhibiting excellent compatibility with resin, and excelling in such special qualities as heat resistance, light resistance, and resistance to weather conditions is provided. This phthalocyanine compound is represented by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.2, Z.sub.3, Z.sub.6, Z.sub.7, Z.sub.10, Z.sub.11, Z.sub.14, and Z.sub.15 are independently SR.sup.1, OR.sup.2, or a fluorine atom, and at least one of them is for SR.sup.1 or OR.sup.2, Z.sub.1, Z.sub.4, Z.sub.5, Z.sub.8, Z.sub.9, Z.sub.12, Z.sub.13, and Z.sub.16 independently stand for NHR.sup.3, SR.sup.1, OR.sup.2, or a fluorine atom and at least one of them is NHR.sup.3, at least one of Z.sub.1 to Z.sub.16 is a fluorine atom or OR.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, Osamu Kaieda
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Patent number: 5998609Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound of a structural formula of phthalocyanine represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein 1 to 8 of a total 16 positions are substituted with a phenoxy group, the phenoxy group at either of the ortho positions is substituted with an aryl group which may be substituted, all the atoms in the aryl group and the substituents at the residual ortho positions excluding the hydrogen atoms assume a total atomic radius of not less than 6.0 .ANG., and a central atom group M contains a metal atom of not less than trivalence, a bromine-substituent of the compound, a phthalocyanine composition comprising the phthalocyanine compound and the bromine atom-containing phthalocyanine compound, and an optical recording medium containing it in a recording layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Minoru Aoki, Osamu Kaieda, Kiyoshi Masuda, Yasunori Okumura
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Patent number: 5978627Abstract: A method and system for measuring sensitivity of an electrophotography photoconductor. The sensitivity is determined using changing information of the surface potential of the photoconductor and an exposure amount information which is precisely obtained by measuring relative illuminance on the surface of the photoconductor with a photo-sensor disposed between a shutter performing ON/OFF operations of light and the photoconductor while the photoconductor is exposed to light. Then, a changing curve of digitized measured relative illuminance is integrated from a rising point thereof to a point thereof at a time when the surface potential information becomes a specified value.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventor: Kiyoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 5968688Abstract: A photosensitive resin coloring composition for use in a color filter containing a resin and a dye. The dye is manufactured with one member selected from the class consisting of a combination of (A)+(B) groups, a combination of (A)+(C) groups, a combination of (B)+(C) groups, and a combination of (A)+(B)+(C) groups, wherein (A) represents a group of quinizarine compounds, (B) represents a group of anthraquinone compounds, and (C) represents a group of phthalocyanine compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, Minoru Aoki, Osamu Kaieda
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Patent number: 5817843Abstract: This invention is to provide a novel quinizarin compound which has a quinizarin structure represented by a following formula (1) having one to four of the 5, 6, 7, and 8 positions and at least either the 6 or 7 position formed of at least one member selected from the class consisting of secondary amino groups, alkylthio groups, and optionally substituted phenylthio groups, and having the remaining positions thereof formed of at least one member selected from the class consisting of hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, amino group, hydroxy group, alkoxy groups, and optionally substituted phenoxy groups, a method for the production thereof, and a dye, an electrophotographic grade color toner composition, a thermal-transfer recording sheet, an optical recording medium, an ink jet grade ink composition and a color filter severally comprising the quinizarin compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, Yukie Tamaura, Osamu Kaieda
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Patent number: 5608091Abstract: This invention is to provide a novel quinizarin compound which has a quinizarin structure represented by a following formula (1) having one to four of the 5, 6, 7, and 8 positions and at least either the 6 or 7 position formed of at least one member selected from the class consisting of secondary amino groups, alkylthio groups, and optionally substituted phenylthio groups, and having the remaining positions thereof formed of at least one member selected from the class consisting of hydrogen atom, halogen atoms, amino group, hydroxy group, alkoxy groups, and optionally substituted phenoxy groups, a method for the production thereof, and a dye, an electrophotographic grade color toner composition, a thermal-transfer recording sheet, an optical recording medium, an ink jet grade ink composition and a color filter severally comprising the quinizarin compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, Yukie Tamaura, Osamu Kaieda
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Patent number: 5483632Abstract: A method of help-information control for displaying help information on a display unit of an information processing system executing a plurality of application programs. A status management table for storing the executing status of application programs is provided as common to these programs. During execution of a given application program, the contents of the status information table are updated successively in accordance with the executing status. Whenever an operator makes a help request, the contents of the status management table in effect at that point in time are referenced. The table is searched for the help information corresponding to the request. When found and retrieved, the information is displayed. The search is performed using a program identifier, a message identifier, and a help message searching table that includes the position information containing the corresponding help data.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Hideki Kuwamoto, Tadashi Kuwabara, Hiroyuki Koreeda, Naomichi Nonaka, Keiichi Nakane, Masaki Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 5434963Abstract: A method of help-information control for displaying help information on a display unit of an information processing system executing a plurality of application programs. A status management table for storing the executing status of application programs is provided as common to these programs. During execution of a given application program, the contents of the status information table are updated successively in accordance with the executing status. Whenever an operator makes a help request, the contents of the status management table in effect at that point in time are referenced. The table is searched for the help information corresponding to the request. When found and retrieved, the information is displayed. The search is performed using a program identifier, a message identifier, and a help message searching table that includes the position information containing the corresponding help data.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1992Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Hideki Kuwamoto, Tadashi Kuwabara, Hiroyuki Koreeda, Naomichi Nonaka, Keiichi Nakane, Masaki Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 5355586Abstract: A wheel examining system for examining a two-axle or three-axle vehicle is provided. The wheel examining system includes a wheel examining apparatus for examining a wheel in particular as to its alignment. A wheel guide apparatus is provided for guiding a wheel into a predetermined examining site. The wheel guide apparatus includes a plurality of rollers arranged in different levels and orientations so that the wheel may be smoothly and properly guided into the examining site. A three-axle vehicle examining system includes three different examining sections one of which may be shifted in a transverse direction to determine a discrepancy in alignment of three axles. A wheel examining apparatus includes a roller clamp unit which includes left-hand contact rollers and right-hand contact rollers which may be brought into the opposite sides of a wheel.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Anzen Motor Car Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Fukuda, Yukio Higuchi, Kiyoshi Masuda, Toshihiko Chisaki
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Patent number: 5302969Abstract: In a document processing apparatus wherein a format of a document or the like is set, a plurality of possible format patterns are simultaneously displayed, and a selection of a desirable format pattern among said format patterns is made so as to perform a format setting operation. Displays of the format patterns are subdivided into a plurality of screens based on a purpose or usage of a document to be formed. After selecting or designating the purpose or usage of the document, the above-described format pattern is displayed. The document format setting operation which was cumbersome in prior art can be readily performed by selecting a desirable format sample from the format samples which have been categorized based upon the usage thereof, and also by adding an item capable of freely setting a format into the format samples.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1991Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masayoshi Kuroda, Yasumasa Matsuda, Hiroyuki Kumai, Yasuhiko Kasai, Kiyoshi Masuda, Akihiro Kaneko, Junichiro Takeyama
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Patent number: 5300966Abstract: An original image is divided into a plurality of image parts in the forms of image signals which are then given to liquid crystal light valves, respectively so that liquid crystal light valves display the plurality of image parts therein. These liquid crystal light valves allow light from light sources to pass through so as to form image light beams which are intensity-modulated in accordance with the divided image parts. A plurality of mirrors reflect the image light beams and introduce them onto a projecting lens system. In this arrangement, the plurality of mirrors are located in such a way that their reflecting surfaces do not cross the optical axis of the projecting lens system, and the image light beams are synthesized on the screen so as to reproduce an original image. Accordingly, the pixel density of the original image can be multiplied by a multiplier which equal to the number of used liquid crystal light valves.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone CorporationInventors: Kazutake Uehira, Noboru Hagiwara, Kiyoshi Masuda, Tomoyoshi Nomura, Shigenobu Sakai
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Patent number: 5297344Abstract: A wheel examining system for examining a two-axle or three-axle vehicle is provided. The wheel examining system includes a wheel examining apparatus for examining a wheel in particular as to its alignment. A wheel guide apparatus is provided for guiding a wheel into a predetermined examining site. The wheel guide apparatus includes a plurality of rollers arranged in different levels and orientations so that the wheel may be smoothly and properly guided into the examining site. A three-axle vehicle examining system includes three different examining sections one of which may be shifted in a transverse direction to determine a discrepancy in alignment of three axles. A wheel examining apparatus includes a roller clamp unit which includes left-hand contact rollers and right-hand contact rollers which may be brought into the opposite sides of a wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1991Date of Patent: March 29, 1994Assignee: Anzen Motor Car Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Fukuda, Yukio Higuchi, Kiyoshi Masuda, Toshihiko Chisaki
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Patent number: 5243691Abstract: Edited data for text, patterns, graphs, and the like can be provided by editing programs dedicated to edition of each of such data. A system for editing and printing documents includes a plurality of printing program each corresponding with each of the editing programs and operating independently of one another for generating graphics commands in accordance with the edited data a printing control program for generating print images composed of dots in accordance with the graphics commands from the printing programs and a printing management program for controlling operations of the printing programs in accordance with data in a control data file which stores therein data related to printing programs such as print positions of individual edited data.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1990Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Microsofyware Systems, Inc.Inventors: Tadashi Kuwabara, Keiichi Nakane, Hiroyuki Koreeda, Naomichi Nonaka, Kazunari Suzuki, Kiyoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 5241655Abstract: A data processing apparatus has an input unit for entering operator data and commands, and a display unit for displaying a work area for data processing. The display unit opens a job menu window for displaying types of selectable jobs by icons at a center of a display screen when the operator needs to select a new job.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1989Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kozo Mineki, Kiyoshi Masuda, Masaki Fujiwara, Shigeki Taniguchi, Masaki Kawase, Yujiro Tatsuno, Kenichi Hironaka
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Patent number: 5200730Abstract: A noise suppressor for engagement over a cable, comprises a ferrite core having a core passage extending therethrough from one end to the other. A sleeve of resilient insulating material is cast, injected, dipped or molded over the ferrite core to cover the core. The sleeve includes on opposite sides thereof, a sleeve passage communicating with the core passage. One of the projections may be resilient or may be replaced by a closed end of the sleeve with a slit, for closely engaging a cable to fix the sleeve at a selected location along the cable. A pad may be included in one or both of the sleeves to further hold the sleeves securely on the cable. The sleeve may have a cylindrical or rectangular cross section to accommodate cylindrical or ribbon shaped cables.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1991Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Assignee: FerriShield, Inc.Inventors: Kiyoshi Masuda, James May, Takao Otsuka, Michio Inamura
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Patent number: 5166025Abstract: An electrophotographic plate-making quality matrix plate provided on an electroconductive substrate thereof with a photosensitive layer formed of an alkali-soluble binder resin containing an organic photoelectroconductive compound, which matric plate is characterized by the fact that said organic photoelectroconductive compound is a zinc phthalocyanine represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is a --SZ group (where Z is a phenyl group, a phenyl group substituted with an alkyl group of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a naphthyl group), and said binder resin is a copolymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl acrylates and hydroxyalkyl methacrylates, (b) at least one copolymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid, (c) at least one styrene compound, and (d) at least one compound selected from among acrylic esters other than said hydroxyalkyl acryaltes of (a).Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1991Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Osamu Kaieda, Kiyoshi Masuda, Hideki Ito, Takashi Yodoshi
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Patent number: 5142618Abstract: A document creating apparatus for creating and editing a document in which a plurality of different types of descriptive element data, such as text data, graph data, pattern data, image data and other data, coexist. Plural types of edit sections are provided in correspondence with the types of data to be handled. Various types of data are edited under coordination by selecting edit sections corresponding to the types of data, respectively, while maintaining the editing function of the editing section once selected and activated so that the editing section can be selected again without losing its editing function.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1990Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masaki Fujiwara, Shigeki Taniguchi, Masaki Kawase, Hitoshi Tamura, Keiichi Nakane, Kiyoshi Masuda, Tadashi Kuwabara, Toshio Kushida, Junichi Seki, Hiroyuki Koreeda, Kozo Mineki