Patents by Inventor Kozo Yano

Kozo Yano 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).

  • Publication number: 20220220600
    Abstract: A vapor deposition method and a vapor deposition apparatus that, when a vapor deposition material is deposited on a substrate, make it possible to form deposition layer pattern precisely so that the deposition layer pattern is formed uniformly without a gap formed between a deposition mask and the substrate. A deposition mask is disposed with its periphery held by a frame. A substrate on which a vapor deposition layer is to be formed is mounted over the deposition mask. A vapor deposition source is disposed facing the deposition mask and evaporates a vapor deposition material. The vapor deposition is performed while the substrate is pressed vertically at a position of a center of deflection of the deposition mask and on an upper surface of the substrate until that a length of the substrate substantially becomes identical to a length of the deposition mask being bowed down and expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, SUSUMU SAKIO
  • Patent number: 11319624
    Abstract: A vapor deposition method and a vapor deposition apparatus that, when a vapor deposition material is deposited on a substrate, make it possible to form deposition layer pattern precisely so that the deposition layer pattern is formed uniformly without a gap formed between a deposition mask and the substrate. A deposition mask is disposed with its periphery held by a frame. A substrate on which a vapor deposition layer is to be formed is mounted over an upper surface of the deposition mask. A vapor deposition source is disposed facing the deposition mask and evaporates a vapor deposition material. The vapor deposition is performed while the substrate is pressed vertically at a position of a center of deflection of the deposition mask and on an upper surface of the substrate until that a length of the substrate substantially becomes identical to a length of the deposition mask being bowed down and expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto, Susumu Sakio
  • Patent number: 11313027
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) including a plurality of openings (11); a magnetic metal layer (20) located so as to overlap the resin layer, the magnetic metal layer including a mask portion (20a) having such a shape as to expose the plurality of openings and a peripheral portion (20b) located so as to enclose the mask portion; and a frame (30) secured to the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer. The resin layer is not joined to the mask portion of the magnetic metal layer but is joined to at least a part of the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Susumu Sakio, Katsuhiko Kishimoto, Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano
  • Patent number: 11233199
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vapor deposition mask including a resin layer, and a magnetic metal layer formed on the resin layer, the method including the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a resin layer by applying a solution including a resin material or a precursor solution of a resin material on a surface of the substrate, and then performing a heat treatment thereon; forming a magnetic metal layer on the resin layer, mask portion including a solid portion where a metal film is present and a hollow portion where the metal film is absent; forming a plurality of openings in a region of the resin layer that is located in the hollow portion of the mask portion; and removing the resin layer from the substrate after forming a plurality of openings in a region of the resin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto, Susumu Sakio, Hideo Takei
  • Publication number: 20210222282
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) including a plurality of openings (11); a magnetic metal layer (20) located so as to overlap the resin layer, the magnetic metal layer including a mask portion (20a) having such a shape as to expose the plurality of openings and a peripheral portion (20b) located so as to enclose the mask portion; and a frame (30) secured to the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer. The resin layer is not joined to the mask portion of the magnetic metal layer but is joined to at least a part of the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: SUSUMU SAKIO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO
  • Publication number: 20210189543
    Abstract: A vapor deposition method and a vapor deposition apparatus that, when a vapor deposition material is deposited on a substrate, make it possible to form deposition layer pattern precisely so that the deposition layer pattern is formed uniformly without a gap formed between a deposition mask and the substrate. A deposition mask is disposed with its periphery held by a frame. A substrate on which a vapor deposition layer is to be formed is mounted over an upper surface of the deposition mask. A vapor deposition source is disposed facing the deposition mask and evaporates a vapor deposition material. The vapor deposition is performed while the substrate is pressed vertically at a position of a center of deflection of the deposition mask and on an upper surface of the substrate until that a length of the substrate substantially becomes identical to a length of the deposition mask being bowed down and expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, SUSUMU SAKIO
  • Patent number: 10934614
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) including a plurality of openings (11); a magnetic metal layer (20) located so as to overlap the resin layer, the magnetic metal layer including a mask portion (20a) having such a shape as to expose the plurality of openings and a peripheral portion (20b) located so as to enclose the mask portion; and a frame (30) secured to the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer. The resin layer is not joined to the mask portion of the magnetic metal layer but is joined to at least a part of the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Susumu Sakio, Katsuhiko Kishimoto, Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano
  • Patent number: 10858726
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) having a first primary surface (11) and a second primary surface (12), and having a plurality of openings (13), and a metal layer (20) having a third primary surface (21) and a fourth primary surface (22), and provided on the first primary surface of the resin layer so that the fourth primary surface is located on the resin layer side, wherein the metal layer is shaped so that the plurality of openings are exposed therethrough. A portion of the first primary surface of the resin layer that is in contact with the metal layer, a portion of the first primary surface of the resin layer that is not in contact with the metal layer, and the third primary surface of the metal layer each include a rough surface region having a depressed/protruding shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto
  • Patent number: 10840449
    Abstract: A method for producing a resin film by using a resin material and accurately forming a fine pattern as a vapor deposition mask or an optical element, a method for producing an organic EL display device, a base film for forming a fine pattern and a resin film with a supporting member are provided. A liquid resin material is applied onto a supporting member to form a resin coating film (S1), and a temperature of the resin coating film is increased to a temperature at which the resin material cures, to form a baked resin film (S2). Thereafter, a base film formed by the baked resin film attached to the supporting member is processed by irradiating with lasers, to form a resin film (1b) having a desired fine pattern and the supporting member (S3). Thereafter, the baked resin film on which the fine pattern is formed is peeled from the supporting member, and the resin film having the fine pattern is obtained (S5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto, Susumu Sakio, Hideo Takei
  • Publication number: 20200299821
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100A) includes a base film (10A) including a plurality of first openings (13A) and containing a polymer; a composite magnetic layer (20A) formed on the base film (10A), the composite magnetic layer (20A) including a solid portion (22A) and a non-solid portion (23A); and a frame (40A) joined to a peripheral portion of the base film (10A). The plurality of first openings (13A) are formed in a region corresponding to the non-solid portion (23A); and the composite magnetic layer (20A) contains soft ferrite powder having an average particle diameter shorter than 500 nm and a resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, KOZO YANO
  • Publication number: 20200165714
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) having a first primary surface (11) and a second primary surface (12), and having a plurality of openings (13), and a metal layer (20) having a third primary surface (21) and a fourth primary surface (22), and provided on the first primary surface of the resin layer so that the fourth primary surface is located on the resin layer side, wherein the metal layer is shaped so that the plurality of openings are exposed therethrough. A portion of the first primary surface of the resin layer that is in contact with the metal layer, a portion of the first primary surface of the resin layer that is not in contact with the metal layer, and the third primary surface of the metal layer each include a rough surface region having a depressed/protruding shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO
  • Patent number: 10615344
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask used for forming a thin film pattern on a substrate enables to form much higher-definition thin film pattern and to closely attract and hold the vapor deposition mask to and on a surface of a transparent substrate by a magnetic force in a state that the substrate held on a substrate holder is intermediated therebetween, while preventing occurrence of shadow portions (vapor deposition shadows) to which no deposition material is adhered due to a holding member. A vapor deposition mask 1 is composed of a single resin film layer 2 or a resin film layer 2 and a holding member 7 of a substantially rectangular thin plate frame body, and a metal powder 4 is contained in the resin film layer 2 in which a plurality of through openings 3 are formed. When having the holding member 7, a single rectangular opening 8 including a portion of the resin film layer 2 where a plurality of the through openings 3 are formed is formed on the holding member 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto
  • Patent number: 10580985
    Abstract: A deposition mask and a manufacturing method thereof capable of performing vapor deposition at a desired place, without causing any gap between the deposition mask and a substrate for vapor deposition having a surface of irregularity, even when depositing a vapor deposition material only at a predetermined place on a bottom part of the substrate for vapor deposition, are provided. The manufacturing method includes preparing a dummy substrate having irregularity corresponding to a surface shape of the substrate for vapor deposition (step S1), coating a liquid resin material on an uneven surface of the dummy substrate to form a resin coating layer (step S2), and raising the temperature of the resin coating layer and baking the resin coating layer to obtain a baked resin film (step S3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koshi Nishida, Kozo Yano, Katsuhiko Kishimoto
  • Publication number: 20190100834
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask (100) includes a resin layer (10) including a plurality of openings (11); a magnetic metal layer (20) located so as to overlap the resin layer, the magnetic metal layer including a mask portion (20a) having such a shape as to expose the plurality of openings and a peripheral portion (20b) located so as to enclose the mask portion; and a frame (30) secured to the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer. The resin layer is not joined to the mask portion of the magnetic metal layer but is joined to at least a part of the peripheral portion of the magnetic metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: SUSUMU SAKIO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO
  • Publication number: 20190044069
    Abstract: A method for producing a resin film by using a resin material and accurately forming a fine pattern as a vapor deposition mask or an optical element, a method for producing an organic EL display device, a base film for forming a fine pattern and a resin film with a supporting member are provided. A liquid resin material is applied onto a supporting member to form a resin coating film (S1), and a temperature of the resin coating film is increased to a temperature at which the resin material cures, to form a baked resin film (S2). Thereafter, a base film formed by the baked resin film attached to the supporting member is processed by irradiating with lasers, to form a resin film (1b) having a desired fine pattern and the supporting member (S3). Thereafter, the baked resin film on which the fine pattern is formed is peeled from the supporting member, and the resin film having the fine pattern is obtained (S5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, SUSUMU SAKIO, HIDEO TAKEI
  • Publication number: 20190044070
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vapor deposition mask including a resin layer, and a magnetic metal layer formed on the resin layer, the method including the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a resin layer by applying a solution including a resin material or a precursor solution of a resin material on a surface of the substrate, and then performing a heat treatment thereon; forming a magnetic metal layer on the resin layer, mask portion including a solid portion where a metal film is present and a hollow portion where the metal film is absent; forming a plurality of openings in a region of the resin layer that is located in the hollow portion of the mask portion; and removing the resin layer from the substrate after forming a plurality of openings in a region of the resin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO, SUSUMU SAKIO, HIDEO TAKEI
  • Publication number: 20190036025
    Abstract: A vapor deposition mask used for forming a thin film pattern on a substrate enables to form much higher-definition thin film pattern and to closely attract and hold the vapor deposition mask to and on a surface of a transparent substrate by a magnetic force in a state that the substrate held on a substrate holder is intermediated therebetween, while preventing occurrence of shadow portions (vapor deposition shadows) to which no deposition material is adhered due to a holding member. A vapor deposition mask 1 is composed of a single resin film layer 2 or a resin film layer 2 and a holding member 7 of a substantially rectangular thin plate frame body, and a metal powder 4 is contained in the resin film layer 2 in which a plurality of through openings 3 are formed. When having the holding member 7, a single rectangular opening 8 including a portion of the resin film layer 2 where a plurality of the through openings 3 are formed is formed on the holding member 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190013471
    Abstract: A deposition mask and a manufacturing method thereof capable of performing vapor deposition at a desired place, without causing any gap between the deposition mask and a substrate for vapor deposition having a surface of irregularity, even when depositing a vapor deposition material only at a predetermined place on a bottom part of the substrate for vapor deposition, are provided. The manufacturing method includes preparing a dummy substrate having irregularity corresponding to a surface shape of the substrate for vapor deposition (step S1), coating a liquid resin material on an uneven surface of the dummy substrate to form a resin coating layer (step S2), and raising the temperature of the resin coating layer and baking the resin coating layer to obtain a baked resin film (step S3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: KOSHI NISHIDA, KOZO YANO, KATSUHIKO KISHIMOTO
  • Patent number: 5508591
    Abstract: An active display device, comprising: a plurality of source buses and a plurality of gate buses; a plurality of pixel electrodes, said pixel electrodes each having associated therewith a switching element for delivering a drive signal to said pixel electrode from at least one of said source buses as a function of a signal provided by at least one of said gate buses; and means other than said switching elements for selectively electrically connecting at least one of said pixel electrodes to a corresponding one of said source buses in the event said at least one pixel electrode is considered to be defective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yuzuru Kanemori, Mikio Katayama, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Naofumi Kondo, Masaya Okamoto, Hiroaki Kato, Kozo Yano, Katsumi Irie, Kumiko Otsu, Hiroshi Fujiki, Toshiaki Fujihara, Hideji Marumoto, Hidenori Negoto, Kazuyori Mitsumoto
  • Patent number: 5469025
    Abstract: An active matrix display device which includes a first and a second insulating substrates, a gate bus an adjacent gate bus, and a source bus arranged on the first substrate, a pixel electrode in a segment enclosed by the gate and the source buses, a switching element connected to the pixel electrode, the gate bus and the source bus, wherein the source bus comprises a projection extending toward the pixel electrode so as to be electrically disconnected therefrom, and the adjacent gate bus comprises a projection extending toward the pixel electrode, the source bus being overlaid on the adjacent gate bus projection with an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, the adjacent gate bus projection being provided with an electroconductive member at the top thereof with an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, the electroconductive member being electrically connected to the pixel electrode, and electrically disconnected from the source bus projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yuzuru Kanemori, Mikio Katayama, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Naofumi Kondo, Masaya Okamoto, Hiroaki Kato, Kozo Yano, Katsumi Irie, Kumiko Otsu, Hiroshi Fujiki, Toshiaki Fujihara, Hideji Marumoto, Hidenori Negoto, Kazuyori Mitsumoto