Patents by Inventor Koichiro Yoshimoto

Koichiro Yoshimoto 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: 11978787
    Abstract: A power control switch assembly. The assembly may include a thyristor device, where the thyristor device includes a first device terminal, a second device terminal, and a gate terminal> The assembly may include a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) device, electrically coupled to the gate terminal of the thyristor device on a first end, and electrically coupled to the first device terminal of the thyristor device on a second end, wherein the NTC device is thermally coupled to the thyristor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Patent number: 11970760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal powder containing: 0.001 mass %?C?0.45 mass %, 0.01 mass %?Si?3.50 mass %, Mn?2.0 mass %, 7.5 mass %?Cr?21.0 mass %, 1.5 mass %?Ni?7.0 mass %, Mo?1.3 mass %, 0.05 mass %?V?2.0 mass %, Al?0.015 mass %, and N?0.20 mass %, with the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, satisfying 0.05 mass %?C+N?0.58 mass %, and satisfying: 10<15C+Mn+0.5Cr+Ni<20 and Creq/Nieq<5.6, where Creq=Cr+Mo+1.5Si+0.5Nb, and Nieq=Ni+30C+30N+0.5Mn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: DAIDO STEEL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Asako Kamimoto, Kenji Sugiyama, Takashi Yoshimoto, Koichiro Inoue
  • Publication number: 20220173232
    Abstract: A power control switch assembly. The assembly may include a thyristor device, where the thyristor device includes a first device terminal, a second device terminal, and a gate terminal> The assembly may include a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) device, electrically coupled to the gate terminal of the thyristor device on a first end, and electrically coupled to the first device terminal of the thyristor device on a second end, wherein the NTC device is thermally coupled to the thyristor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Patent number: 11349021
    Abstract: A power control switch assembly. The assembly may include a thyristor device, where the thyristor device includes a first device terminal, a second device terminal, and a gate terminal> The assembly may include a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) device, electrically coupled to the gate terminal of the thyristor device on a first end, and electrically coupled to the first device terminal of the thyristor device on a second end, wherein the NTC device is thermally coupled to the thyristor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Publication number: 20210305415
    Abstract: A power control switch assembly. The assembly may include a thyristor device, where the thyristor device includes a first device terminal, a second device terminal, and a gate terminal> The assembly may include a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) device, electrically coupled to the gate terminal of the thyristor device on a first end, and electrically coupled to the first device terminal of the thyristor device on a second end, wherein the NTC device is thermally coupled to the thyristor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Patent number: 10446477
    Abstract: A device may include a lead frame, where the lead frame includes a central portion, and a side pad, the side pad being laterally disposed with respect to the central portion. The device may further include a thyristor device, the thyristor device comprising a semiconductor die and further comprising a gate, wherein the thyristor device is disposed on a first side of the lead frame on the central portion. The device may also include a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically coupled to the gate of the thyristor device, wherein the PTC device is disposed on the side pad on the first side of the lead frame; and a thermal coupler having a first end connected to the thyristor device and a second end attached to the PTC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Publication number: 20190109078
    Abstract: A device may include a lead frame, where the lead frame includes a central portion, and a side pad, the side pad being laterally disposed with respect to the central portion. The device may further include a thyristor device, the thyristor device comprising a semiconductor die and further comprising a gate, wherein the thyristor device is disposed on a first side of the lead frame on the central portion. The device may also include a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically coupled to the gate of the thyristor device, wherein the PTC device is disposed on the side pad on the first side of the lead frame; and a thermal coupler having a first end connected to the thyristor device and a second end attached to the PTC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Patent number: 10177081
    Abstract: A device may include a lead frame, where the lead frame includes a central portion, and a side pad, the side pad being laterally disposed with respect to the central portion. The device may further include a thyristor device, the thyristor device comprising a semiconductor die and further comprising a gate, wherein the thyristor device is disposed on a first side of the lead frame on the central portion. The device may also include a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically coupled to the gate of the thyristor device, wherein the PTC device is disposed on the side pad on the first side of the lead frame; and a thermal coupler having a first end connected to the thyristor device and a second end attached to the PTC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Littlefuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Publication number: 20180204789
    Abstract: A device may include a lead frame, where the lead frame includes a central portion, and a side pad, the side pad being laterally disposed with respect to the central portion. The device may further include a thyristor device, the thyristor device comprising a semiconductor die and further comprising a gate, wherein the thyristor device is disposed on a first side of the lead frame on the central portion. The device may also include a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically coupled to the gate of the thyristor device, wherein the PTC device is disposed on the side pad on the first side of the lead frame; and a thermal coupler having a first end connected to the thyristor device and a second end attached to the PTC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventor: Koichiro Yoshimoto
  • Publication number: 20160141275
    Abstract: An electronic power module is disclosed. The module includes a baseplate and a plurality of internally isolated discrete electronic devices mounted to the baseplate such that their electrical leads are oriented away from the baseplate. Electrical leads may be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). Other features disclosed include a thermal interface material and an application-specific heat sink. The assembly may be overmolded via injection molding or potted using an encapsulant. Example electronic devices include thyristors, diodes, and transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Bono, Koichiro Yoshimoto