Patents by Inventor Koichiro Jujo
Koichiro Jujo 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: 8852491Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an electroforming mold, a first photoresist layer is formed on an upper surface of a bottom conductive film of a substrate, and the first photoresist layer is divided into a first soluble portion and a first insoluble portion. A conductive material is thermally deposited on an upper surface of the first photoresist layer within a predetermined temperature range, to thereby form an intermediate conductive film. An intermediate conductive film is patterned. A second photoresist layer is formed on an exposed upper surface of the first photoresist layer after the intermediate conductive film is removed, and on an upper surface of the intermediate conductive film remaining after patterning. The second photoresist layer is divided into a second soluble portion and a second insoluble portion. Next, the first and second photoresist layers are developed, and the first and second soluble portions are removed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Matsuo Kishi, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Patent number: 8684594Abstract: A constant-modulus alloy, which has a low saturation magnetic flux density to provide weakly magnetic properties, a high Young's modulus, a low temperature coefficient of Young's modulus, and high hardness, is provided. A hairspring, a mechanical driving apparatus and a watch and clock, in which the alloy is used, are provided. The alloy consists of Co, Ni, Cr, Mo. and Fe. The alloy is healed and cooled before being subjected to repeated wiredrawing and intermediate annealing, forming a wire with a fiber structure having a <111> fiber axis. The wire is then cold rolled into a sheet and heated to obtain optimal magnetic insensitivity and hardness.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignees: The Foundation: The Research Institute for Electric and Magnetic Materials, Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Yuetsu Murakami, Koichiro Jujo, Osamu Takahashi, Jun Tsuneyoshi, Ryo Sugawara, Takeshi Takano
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Publication number: 20130252173Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an electroforming mold, a first photoresist layer is formed on an upper surface of a bottom conductive film of a substrate, and the first photoresist layer is divided into a first soluble portion and a first insoluble portion. A conductive material is thermally deposited on an upper surface of the first photoresist layer within a predetermined temperature range, to thereby form an intermediate conductive film. An intermediate conductive film is patterned. A second photoresist layer is formed on an exposed upper surface of the first photoresist layer after the intermediate conductive film is removed, and on an upper surface of the intermediate conductive film remaining after patterning. The second photoresist layer is divided into a second soluble portion and a second insoluble portion. Next, the first and second photoresist layers are developed, and the first and second soluble portions are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.Inventors: Takashi NIWA, Matsuo KISHI, Koichiro JUJO, Hiroyuki HOSHINA
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Patent number: 8518632Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an electroforming mold, a first photoresist layer is formed on an upper surface of a bottom conductive film of a substrate, and the first photoresist layer is divided into a first soluble portion and a first insoluble portion. A conductive material is thermally deposited on an upper surface of the first photoresist layer within a predetermined temperature range, to thereby form an intermediate conductive film. An intermediate conductive film is patterned. A second photoresist layer is formed on an exposed upper surface of the first photoresist layer after the intermediate conductive film is removed, and on an upper surface of the intermediate conductive film remaining after patterning. The second photoresist layer is divided into a second soluble portion and a second insoluble portion. Next, the first and second photoresist layers are developed, and the first and second soluble portions are removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Matsuo Kishi, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20110286312Abstract: [Task] A constant-modulus alloy, which has a low saturation magnetic flux density to provide weakly magnetic properties, a high Young's modulus, a low temperature coefficient of Young's modulus, and high hardness, is provided. A hairspring, a mechanical driving apparatus and a watch and clock, in which the alloy is used, are provided. [Means for Solution] The alloy consists essentially of, by atomic weight ratio, 20 to 40% Co and 7 to 22% Ni, with the total of Co and Ni being 42.0 to 49.5%, 5 to 13% Cr and 1 to 6% Mo, with the total of Cr and Mo being 13.5 to 16.0%, and with the balance being essentially Fe (with the proviso that Fe is present in an amount of 37% or more) and inevitable impurities. The alloy is heated to a temperature of 1100 degrees C. or higher and lower than the melting point, followed by cooling. The alloy is subsequently subjected to repeated wiredrawing and intermediate annealing at 800 to 950 degrees C., thereby forming a wire at a working ratio of 90% or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicants: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC., FOUNDATION: THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC MATERIALSInventors: Yuetsu Murakami, Koichiro Jujo, Osamu Takahashi, Jun Tsuneyoshi, Ryo Sugawara, Takeshi Takano
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Patent number: 8021534Abstract: To provide an electroforming mold for manufacturing a multi-step structure minute component and a method for manufacturing the same, for which height control is possible and manufacturing process does not become complicated. On the upper face of a film of an electroconductive layer 2 formed on the upper face of a substrate 1, a resist 3 is formed in which a first soluble portion 3b and a first insoluble portion 3a are formed. Next, a light-absorbing body 10 is formed on the upper face of the resist, exposure and development are carried out, in addition a film of an electroconductive layer 2 is formed on the upper face thereof, and a light-absorbing body 10 and an electroconductive layer 5 on the upper face of the light-absorbing body 10 are removed by liftoff. Further, a resist is formed on the upper face thereof, in which a second soluble portion 6b and a second insoluble portion 6a are formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Susumu Ichihara, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20110086976Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding parts, precision parts and timepieces and electronic equipment using those parts. Sliding parts are composed by a resin in which the degree of orientation of a fibrous filler is higher at the portion serving as the sliding surface than inside the sliding part, and the fibrous filler is oriented along the sliding surface on the sliding surface. Alternatively, precision parts are composed by a resin to which has been added carbon fibers for which a carbon compound is thermally decomposed to carbon in the vapor phase and simultaneously grown directly into fibers simultaneous to this thermal decomposition. Moreover, timepieces and electronic equipment are composed by these sliding parts or these precision parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicants: KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.Inventors: Morinobu ENDO, Tetsuo UCHIYAMA, Akio YAMAGUCHI, Teruaki YUOKA, Hiroshi AOYAMA, Kazutoshi TAKEDA, Yoshifumi MAEHARA, Masato TAKENAKA, Koichiro JUJO, Shigeo SUZUKI, Takeshi TOKORO
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Patent number: 7887995Abstract: An electroforming mold has a first negative type photosensitive material formed on an electroconductive substrate, and a first through-hole extends through the firs photosensitive material to expose the electroconductive substrate. An electroconductive layer formed on an upper face of the first photosensitive material surrounds the first through-hole. A second negative type photosensitive material formed on an upper face of the electroconductive layer has a second through-hole that overlies and exposes both the first through-hole and a peripheral part of the electroconductive layer that surrounds the first through-hole. Because the electroconductive substrate and the electroconductive layer are separated from one another, the first and second through-holes precipitate an electroformed object independently during use of the electroforming mold resulting in a uniform electroformed object.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Susumu Ichihara, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20100288643Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an electroforming mold, a first photoresist layer is formed on an upper surface of a bottom conductive film of a substrate, and the first photoresist layer is divided into a first soluble portion and a first insoluble portion. A conductive material is thermally deposited on an upper surface of the first photoresist layer within a predetermined temperature range, to thereby form an intermediate conductive film. An intermediate conductive film is patterned. A second photoresist layer is formed on an exposed upper surface of the first photoresist layer after the intermediate conductive film is removed, and on an upper surface of the intermediate conductive film remaining after patterning. The second photoresist layer is divided into a second soluble portion and a second insoluble portion. Next, the first and second photoresist layers are developed, and the first and second soluble portions are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Matsuo Kishi, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20100116670Abstract: To provide an electroforming mold for manufacturing a multi-step structure minute component and a method for manufacturing the same, for which height control is possible and manufacturing process does not become complicated. On the upper face of a film of an electroconductive layer 2 formed on the upper face of a substrate 1, a resist 3 is formed in which a first soluble portion 3b and a first insoluble portion 3a are formed. Next, a light-absorbing body 10 is formed on the upper face of the resist, exposure and development are carried out, in addition a film of an electroconductive layer 2 is formed on the upper face thereof, and a light-absorbing body 10 and an electroconductive layer 5 on the upper face of the light-absorbing body 10 are removed by liftoff. Further, a resist is formed on the upper face thereof, in which a second soluble portion 6b and a second insoluble portion 6a are formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Susumu Ichihara, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20090286064Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding parts, precision parts and timepieces and electronic equipment using those parts. Sliding parts are composed by a resin in which the degree of orientation of a fibrous filler is higher at the portion serving as the sliding surface than inside the sliding part, and the fibrous filler is oriented along the sliding surface on the sliding surface. Alternatively, precision parts are composed by a resin to which has been added carbon fibers for which a carbon compound is thermally decomposed to carbon in the vapor phase and simultaneously grown directly into fibers simultaneous to this thermal decomposition. Moreover, timepieces and electronic equipment are composed by these sliding parts or these precision parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicants: KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.Inventors: Morinobu ENDO, Tetsuo UCHIYAMA, Akio YAMAGUCHI, Teruaki YUOKA, Hiroshi AOYAMA, Kazutoshi TAKEDA, Yoshifumi MAEHARA, Masato Takenaka, Koichiro Jujo, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Patent number: 7575800Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding parts, precision parts and timepieces and electronic equipment using those parts. Sliding parts are composed by a resin in which the degree of orientation of a fibrous filler is higher at the portion serving as the sliding surface than inside the sliding part, and the fibrous filler is oriented along the sliding surface on the sliding surface. Alternatively, precision parts are composed by a resin to which has been added carbon fibers for which a carbon compound is thermally decomposed to carbon in the vapor phase and simultaneously grown directly into fibers simultaneous to this thermal decomposition. Moreover, timepieces and electronic equipment are composed by these sliding parts or these precision parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignees: Kitagawa Industries Co., Ltd., Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Teruaki Yuoka, Hiroshi Aoyama, Kazutoshi Takeda, Yoshifumi Maehara, Masato Takenaka, Koichiro Jujo, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Patent number: 7350967Abstract: A speed control mechanism has a balance with hairspring mounted to undergo oscillation movement and a regulator structure for adjusting a position of the balance with hairspring. The regulator structure is formed of a nonmagnetic material to prevent reduction of an oscillation angle of the balance with hairspring during oscillation movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventor: Koichiro Jujo
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Patent number: 7170827Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece which has a resin bearing section. Moreover, the invention relates to a wheel train apparatus which has a resin bearing section. The invention is constituted by the timepiece provided with a gear wheel and supporting members which support the gear wheel, the supporting members being formed from a filler containing resin. Alternatively the invention is constituted by the wheel train apparatus provided with a gear wheel and supporting members which support the gear wheel, the supporting members being formed from a filler containing resin.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignees: Kitagawa Industries Co., Ltd, Seiko Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Yasuo Kondo, Hiroshi Aoyama, Koichiro Jujo, Kazutoshi Takeda, Masato Takenaka, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Patent number: 7167420Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece which has a resin substrate, rotors, and wheel trains, and relates to a wheel train apparatus which has a resin substrate, bearing members, gear wheel, and the like. The invention is constituted by a timepiece comprising; a gear wheel, and a substrate which supports a shaft of a rotor and/or a shaft of the gear wheel, the substrate being formed from a filled resin. Alternatively the invention is constituted by a wheel train apparatus comprising: a gear wheel; a substrate which supports one shaft section of the gear wheel, and a bridge which rotatably supports an other shaft section of the gear wheel, the substrate and the bridge being formed from a filled resin.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignees: Kitagawa Industries Co., Ltd, Seiko Instruments Inc.Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Yasuo Kondo, Hiroshi Aoyama, Koichiro Jujo, Kazutoshi Takeda, Masato Takenaka, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Publication number: 20060187763Abstract: To provide an speed control mechanism capable of minimizing a reduction in an oscillating angle of a balance with hairspring and a mechanical timepiece having the same. A regulator structure of a speed control mechanism of a mechanical timepiece comprises a nonmagnetic material. Here, the regulator structure typically inc1udes a regulator inc1uding a regulator member, a stud and a hairspring rod, a regulator tail portion, and a finely moving lever. Preferably, among them, at least the regulator and the regulator tail portion comprise a nonmagnetic material. However, at least, a hairspring in the speed control mechanism comprises a magnetic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventor: Koichiro Jujo
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Publication number: 20060164925Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece which has a resin substrate, rotors, and wheel trains, and relates to a wheel train apparatus which has a resin substrate, bearing members, gear wheel, and the like. The invention is constituted by a timepiece comprising; a gear wheel, and a substrate which supports a shaft of a rotor and/or a shaft of the gear wheel, the substrate being formed from a filled resin. Alternatively the invention is constituted by a wheel train apparatus comprising: a gear wheel; a substrate which supports one shaft section of the gear wheel, and a bridge which rotatably supports an other shaft section of the gear wheel, the substrate and the bridge being formed from a filled resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Yasuo Kondo, Hiroshi Aoyama, Koichiro Jujo, Kazutoshi Takeda, Masato Takenaka, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Publication number: 20060160027Abstract: To provide an electroforming mold for manufacturing a multi-step structure minute component and a method for manufacturing the same, for which height control is possible and manufacturing process does not become complicated. On the upper face of a film of an electroconductive layer 2 formed on the upper face of a substrate 1, a resist 3 is formed in which a first soluble portion 3b and a first insoluble portion 3a are formed. Next, a light-absorbing body 10 is formed on the upper face of the resist, exposure and development are carried out, in addition a film of an electroconductive layer 2 is formed on the upper face thereof, and a light-absorbing body 10 and an electroconductive layer 5 on the upper face of the light-absorbing body 10 are removed by liftoff. Further, a resist is formed on the upper face thereof, in which a second soluble portion 6b and a second insoluble portion 6a are formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Takashi Niwa, Susumu Ichihara, Koichiro Jujo, Hiroyuki Hoshina
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Publication number: 20050196087Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball bearing that includes a plurality of balls and a retainer. The present invention also relates to a self-winding timepiece that is provided with a ball bearing. The present invention employs a retainer that is formed from a resin that contains filler as a component element of the ball bearing. Alternatively, the present invention employs a ball bearing that has a retainer that is formed from a resin that contains filler as a component element of the self-winding timepiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Yasuo Kondo, Hiroshi Aoyama, Koichiro Jujo, Kazutoshi Takeda, Masato Takenaka, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro
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Publication number: 20050128884Abstract: The invention relates to a timepiece which has a resin bearing section. Moreover, the invention relates to a wheel train apparatus which has a resin bearing section. The invention is constituted by the timepiece provided with a gear wheel and supporting members which support the gear wheel, the supporting members being formed from a filler containing resin. Alternatively the invention is constituted by the wheel train apparatus provided with a gear wheel and supporting members which support the gear wheel, the supporting members being formed from a filler containing resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Morinobu Endo, Tetsuo Uchiyama, Akio Yamaguchi, Yasuo Kondo, Hiroshi Aoyama, Koichiro Jujo, Kazutoshi Takeda, Masato Takenaka, Shigeo Suzuki, Takeshi Tokoro