Patents by Inventor Kouichi Zama

Kouichi Zama 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: 6444357
    Abstract: A plurality of slit-shaped space regions are provided on an anode active material layer on a front surface or a rear surface of an anode sheet so as to reach end planes to make it easy to inject an electrolyte into a scrolled body or a jelly roll of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery through the slit-shaped space regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: NEC TOKIN Corporation
    Inventors: Chika Kambe, Kouichi Zama
  • Patent number: 6319628
    Abstract: A secondary battery according to the present invention includes a case for accommodating an electrode element therein and a conductive lid element for closing an open end of the case. A plurality of electrode terminals extend from the top and bottom of the electrode element. The plurality of electrode terminals extending from the top of the electrode element are electrically connected to one end of a collecting terminal with a metallic grommet. The other end of the collecting terminal is connected to the back of the lid element, and thus the plurality of electrode terminals are electrically connected to the lid element through the grommet and the collecting terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Kouichi Zama