Patents by Inventor Koichi Yoshizane

Koichi Yoshizane 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).

  • Front body structure for front engine type motor vehicle
    Patent number: 4669777
    Abstract: A vehicle body front structure including a wheel apron extending forward from a hinge pillar and having a front end connected with the radiator shroud. A wheel apron reinforcement structure comprises an inner panel member and an outer panel member. The inner panel member extends between the hinge pillar and the radiator shroud 7 and connected to the wheel apron. The outer panel member is connected to the inner member to form a structure of closed cross-section which extends from the hinge pillar to a position rearward the radiator shroud. The structure of closed cross-section has a height which increases toward rearward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Hayatsugu Harasaki, Koichi Yoshizane