Patents by Inventor Koji Sakurai

Koji Sakurai 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: 9598098
    Abstract: A steering wheel provided with a vibration device. The vibration device includes a vibration motor with a weight attached to a rotational axis protruding out of a motor body, a mounting bracket which mounts the motor on the steering wheel body, a circuit substrate which includes a connector for feeding the vibration motor with electricity and a terminal which is plugged in a terminal hole of a mounting base of the motor body such that the circuit substrate is connected to the motor body, and a clip which is assembled with the motor body and mounted on the mounting bracket together with the motor body. The clip includes a pressing section which presses the circuit substrate against the motor body and a retaining element that is engaged with and holds the mounting bracket so as to help the pressing section to keep pressing the circuit substrate toward the motor body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Sakurai, Norio Umemura, Naoki Tsukamoto, Hisatoshi Ota, Kenji Onda, Kenichi Matsui
  • Patent number: 9463608
    Abstract: A frictional-force variable compact of the invention includes: a first surface; a second surface; insulation portion; and an electroconductive portion electrically conducting the first surface to the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd., National University Corporation Gunma University
    Inventors: Hidenobu Anzai, Koji Sakurai, Shin-ichi Kuroda
  • Publication number: 20160023677
    Abstract: A steering wheel provided with a vibration device. The vibration device includes a vibration motor with an eccentric weight attached to a rotational axis protruding out of a motor body and a mounting bracket which mounts the motor on a mounting section located at a region continuous with a ring section on a steering wheel core. The mounting section includes a vibration receiving section and a mounting base. The mounting bracket includes a pressing section which presses the motor body against the vibration receiving section and a mounting tongue which is secured to the mounting base. The mounting bracket is mounted on the mounting base with the motor body disposed on the pressing section in such a manner as to press a region of the motor body facing the vibration receiving section against the vibration receiving section and transmit a vibration of the motor body to the vibration receiving section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Koji SAKURAI, Norio UMEMURA, Naoki TSUKAMOTO, Hisatoshi OTA
  • Publication number: 20160023667
    Abstract: A steering wheel provided with a vibration device. The vibration device includes a vibration motor with a weight attached to a rotational axis protruding out of a motor body, a mounting bracket which mounts the motor on the steering wheel body, a circuit substrate which includes a connector for feeding the vibration motor with electricity and a terminal which is plugged in a terminal hole of a mounting base of the motor body such that the circuit substrate is connected to the motor body, and a clip which is assembled with the motor body and mounted on the mounting bracket together with the motor body. The clip includes a pressing section which presses the circuit substrate against the motor body and a retaining element that is engaged with and holds the mounting bracket so as to help the pressing section to keep pressing the circuit substrate toward the motor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Koji SAKURAI, Norio UMEMURA, Naoki TSUKAMOTO, Hisatoshi OTA, Kenji ONDA, Kenichi MATSUI
  • Publication number: 20160021801
    Abstract: A substrate conveyance mechanism includes conveyance units and a working area length change part. The conveyance units include a working unit corresponding to a working area for types of substrates having different sizes of length taken as objects, an area length of the working area being variable in accordance with the sizes of length, and a stand-by unit corresponding to a stand-by area for the substrate to be carried-in to the working area. The working area length change part changes an interval between a commonly used first pulley and one of second pulleys selectively used in accordance with the area length of the working area by changing a belt winding form of a conveyance belt wound on the pulleys in the working unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshihiko NAGAYA, Hiroyuki FUJIWARA, Shigeo OGATA, Yoshinori KONDA, Yoichi MAKINO, Shinji YAMAMOTO, Shuuichi KUBOTA, Kimio IIZUKA, Koji SAKURAI
  • Publication number: 20160021800
    Abstract: A substrate conveyance mechanism includes conveyance units and a clamp mechanism. The conveyance units include a working unit corresponding to a working area for types of substrates having different sizes of length taken as objects, an area length of the working area being variable in accordance with the sizes of length, and a stand-by unit corresponding to a stand-by area for the substrate to be carried-in to the working area. The clamp members include commonly used first clamp members and second clamp members which are attachable and detachable and are selectively used in accordance with the sizes of length of the plurality of types of substrates in addition to the first clamp members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Toshihiko NAGAYA, Hiroyuki FUJIWARA, Shigeo OGATA, Yoshinori KONDA, Yoichi MAKINO, Shinji YAMAMOTO, Shuuichi KUBOTA, Kimio IIZUKA, Koji SAKURAI
  • Publication number: 20140057840
    Abstract: Provision of an anti-androgenic agent which has a strong anti-androgenic action, is free of side effects and very safe, and a sebum secretion blocker and a hair growth stimulant containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient. Provided are the anti-androgenic agent comprising lactoferrin, the sebum secretion blocker containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient, the hair growth stimulant containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient, and a food or drink product comprising the anti-androgenic agent containing lactoferrin as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: LOTTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yushi Kodama, Hiroaki Higuchi, Atsushi Narise, Koji Sakurai
  • Publication number: 20130302576
    Abstract: A frictional-force variable compact of the invention includes: a first surface; a second surface; insulation portion; and an electroconductive portion electrically conducting the first surface to the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicants: National University Corporation Gunma University, Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidenobu Anzai, Koji Sakurai, Shin-ichi Kuroda
  • Publication number: 20130224834
    Abstract: Provision of an anti-androgenic agent which has a strong anti-androgenic action, is free of side effects and very safe, and a sebum secretion blocker and a hair growth stimulant containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient. Provided are the anti-androgenic agent comprising lactoferrin, the sebum secretion blocker containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient, the hair growth stimulant containing the anti-androgenic agent as an active ingredient, and a food or drink product comprising the anti-androgenic agent containing lactoferrin as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Yushi Kodama, Hiroaki Higuchi, Atsushi Narise, Koji Sakurai
  • Patent number: 8459686
    Abstract: A horn switch mechanism 15 has a securing pin 31 serving as a support member, a movable member 32 serving as an insulating portion, a compression coil spring 35 serving as an urging member, and a contact terminal 34 serving as a movable contact. The securing pin 31 is fixed to a metal core 12 of a steering wheel body 11 and supports a bag holder 21 in such a manner that the bag holder 21 selectively proceeds toward and retreats from the metal core 12. The movable member 32 is arranged between the securing pin 31 and the bag holder 21 and electrically insulates the securing pin 31 and the bag holder 21 from each other. The coil spring 35 urges the bag holder 21 away from the metal core 12. The contact terminal 34 moves together with the bag holder 21. When the bag holder 21 moves toward the metal core 12 against the urging force of the compression coil spring 35, the contact terminal 34 contacts the securing pin 31 and permits conduction between the contact terminal 34 and the securing pin 31.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignees: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Matsuo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Norio Suzuki, Kenji Sasaki, Koji Sakurai, Hitoshi Iida, Osamu Hirose, Akira Urayama
  • Patent number: 8256797
    Abstract: A folded airbag is accommodated between a bag holder, to which horn switch mechanisms are secured, and a pad secured to the bag holder. The horn switch mechanisms are installed by being inserted in attachment holes formed in the bag holder. The pad has switch support portions for supporting the horn switch mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Sakurai, Osamu Hirose, Hitoshi Iida, Kenji Sasaki, Norio Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20120114456
    Abstract: A holding apparatus, a conveying apparatus, and a rotation-transmitting apparatus are provided that are capable of stably holding an object while suppressing an influence of a change in shape of the object and a fluctuation of a holding form. A conveying apparatus according to one form of the present invention includes a hand and a holding body provided on the hand. The holding body includes a holding member that includes a holding surface that comes into close contact with a holding object, the holding member being capable of holding a conveying object on the holding surface, and a viscoelastic member that is formed of a viscoelastic material and bonds the hand to the holding member. By the viscoelastic member being elastically deformed and the entire surface of the holding member being brought into close contact with the holding object, the conveying apparatus is capable of holding the conveying object on the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Musha, Hirofumi Minami, Hidenobu Anzai, Koji Sakurai, Tojiro Aoyama, Yasuhiro Kakinuma
  • Publication number: 20120025054
    Abstract: A holding apparatus, a conveying apparatus, and a rotation-transmitting apparatus are provided that are capable of holding an object in a tiltable manner. A conveying apparatus according to one form of the present invention includes a pad supported by a supporting member on a hand. A concave portion is formed on the pad, and by the concave portion engaging with the supporting member fixed to the hand, a pad is supported in a tiltable manner. A conveying object is held by an adhesive layer of the pad adhering thereto. By tilting with respect to the hand , the pad follows the shape or vibration of the conveying object, with the result that the conveying object can be conveyed stably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Musha, Hirofumi Minami, Hidenobu Anzai, Koji Sakurai, Tojiro Aoyama, Yasuhiro Kakinuma
  • Publication number: 20100066062
    Abstract: A horn switch mechanism 15 has a securing pin 31 serving as a support member, a movable member 32 serving as an insulating portion, a compression coil spring 35 serving as an urging member, and a contact terminal 34 serving as a movable contact. The securing pin 31 is fixed to a metal core 12 of a steering wheel body 11 and supports a bag holder 21 in such a manner that the bag holder 21 selectively proceeds toward and retreats from the metal core 12. The movable member 32 is arranged between the securing pin 31 and the bag holder 21 and electrically insulates the securing pin 31 and the bag holder 21 from each other. The coil spring 35 urges the bag holder 21 away from the metal core 12. The contact terminal 34 moves together with the bag holder 21. When the bag holder 21 moves toward the metal core 12 against the urging force of the compression coil spring 35, the contact terminal 34 contacts the securing pin 31 and permits conduction between the contact terminal 34 and the securing pin 31.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicants: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD., MATSUO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Norio Suzuki, Kenji Sasaki, Koji Sakurai, Hitoshi Ilda, Osamu Hirose, Akira Urayama
  • Publication number: 20100066066
    Abstract: A folded airbag is accommodated between a bag holder, to which horn switch mechanisms are secured, and a pad secured to the bag holder. The horn switch mechanisms are installed by being inserted in attachment holes formed in the bag holder. The pad has switch support portions for supporting the horn switch mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Sakurai, Osamu Hirose, Hitoshi Iida, Kenji Sasaki, Norio Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20090038303
    Abstract: An exhaust pressure control valve comprises a casing including a bore and a pair of first and second shaft support parts, and a valve shaft placed across the bore and rotatably supported by the shaft support parts. A first end portion of the valve shaft is arranged protruding outside the casing. A throttle valve is secured to the valve shaft inside the bore. An actuator is coupled to the first end portion to open and close the throttle valve. The second shaft support part is located in a bypass passage downstream from a bypass valve and has an opening in which a cap formed with a through hole is fitted. The inside of the second shaft support part is allowed to communicate with atmosphere through the through hole, the bypass passage, and others so that an end face of a second end portion can be subjected to atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mitsuru Takeuchi, Naohito Sarai, Koji Sakurai, Naoki Matsubara
  • Patent number: 6941836
    Abstract: Upon self-alignment of a steering wheel, a steering wheel body has its ring plane displaced toward the vertical plane by plastic deformation of the steering wheel core. There is located a switch operation portion in at least one of the two front spokes neighboring a front space inside the ring portion and generally symmetrically arranged relative to the boss portion. The cores of the front spokes are further provided at positions generally symmetric relative to the boss portion and to the boss portion relative to the switch operation portion with deformable portions, respectively, to be twist-deformable upon self-alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Norio Umemura, Koji Sakurai, Motoi Isomura
  • Patent number: 6864771
    Abstract: The electromagnetic valve has an electromagnetic actuator for operating a valve. The electromagnetic actuator has a movable core that reciprocally moves in an axial direction. A stator core has an attracting portion. The attracting portion has a conical portion that is defined by a uniform diameter inner surface and an outwardly inclined outer surface. The outer surface has a smaller diameter at a position closer to an initial position of the plunger. Therefore outer diameter of the conical portion is increased in an attracting direction of the plunger. Moreover, increasing rate of the outer diameter is decreased in the attracting direction. Therefore the outer surface has a greater inclination angle at a position closer to an initial position of the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventors: Tadashi Komiyama, Katsuhiro Kuroki, Koji Sakurai, Michio Koshimizu, Kazuto Maeda
  • Publication number: 20040083849
    Abstract: Upon self-alignment of a steering wheel of the present invention, a steering wheel body has its ring plane displaced toward the vertical plane by means of plastic deformation of the steering wheel core. There is located a switch operation portion in at least one of the two front spokes neighboring a front space inside the ring portion and generally symmetrically arranged relative to the boss portion. The cores of the front spokes are further provided at positions generally symmetric relative to the boss portion and to the boss portion relative to the switch operation portion with deformable portions, respectively, to be twist-deformable upon self-alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Norio Umemura, Koji Sakurai, Motoi Isomura
  • Patent number: 6571681
    Abstract: An attachment structure for a position-detecting sensor includes a sensor attachment mechanism having a rail member which is secured to an outer side surface of a cylinder tube and a holder which holds the position-detecting sensor and which is provided slidably along the rail member, wherein chamfered sections, each of which is chamfered with a predetermined radius of curvature, are formed for the rail member and the holder. As a result, the attachment position of the position-detecting sensor can be arbitrarily adjusted in a stroke direction of a cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Koji Sakurai