Patents by Inventor Koichi Shimura

Koichi Shimura 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).

  • Torque wrench
    Patent number: 9021921
    Abstract: A torque wrench equipped with a cam-type torque detection mechanism is provided which is capable of detecting a torque with high accuracy, providing a non-unusual-feeling of handle operation after torque has been detected, and enabling tightening of fastened members such as bolts with safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Tohnichi Mfg. Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Ogata, Koichi Shimura, Yuji Kato, Shozo Aikawa, Hiroshi Tsuji
  • TORQUE WRENCH
    Publication number: 20120011971
    Abstract: A torque wrench equipped with a cam-type torque detection mechanism is provided which is capable of detecting a torque with high accuracy, providing a non-unusual-feeling of handle operation after torque has been detected, and enabling tightening of fastened members such as bolts with safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Tohnichi Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Ogata, Koichi Shimura, Yuji Kato, Shozo Aikawa, Hiroshi Tsuji
  • Automotive meter assembly
    Patent number: 5839811
    Abstract: A meter assembly for motor vehicle comprises a meter case including rear and front housings which are coupled. The front housing has an opening formed therethrough. A meter unit is installed in the meter case. The meter unit includes a dial board facing toward the opening of the front housing, a transparent pointer movable over the dial board and a light emitting unit located in front of the pointer to emit light to illuminate the transparent pointer from within. A semitransparent dark cover covers the opening of the front housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Kansei Corporation
    Inventor: Koichi Shimura