Patents by Inventor Kunio Kiyohara

Kunio Kiyohara 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).

  • Electronic device mounting structure
    Patent number: 7903395
    Abstract: An electronic device mounting structure for fitting an ECU (electronic device) in an open space formed in a device mounting housing and for holding the ECU fitted in the open space by a holding finger formed on the device mounting housing, includes a stopper formed in the device mounting housing so as to be juxtaposed with the holding finger, the stopper being configured to prevent the ECU from falling out of the device mounting housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuma Nishida, Hiroshi Ueno, Atsumasa Matsui, Chihiro Tomita, Naohiro Shimajiri, Kazuo Yoshino, Kunio Kiyohara, Hiromasa Tanaka
  • Electronic device mounting structure
    Publication number: 20080297993
    Abstract: An electronic device mounting structure for fitting an ECU (electronic device) in an open space formed in a device mounting housing and for holding the ECU fitted in the open space by a holding finger formed on the device mounting housing, includes a stopper formed in the device mounting housing so as to be juxtaposed with the holding finger, the stopper being configured to prevent the ECU from falling out of the device mounting housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: NIFCO INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuma Nishida, Hiroshi Ueno, Atsumasa Matsui, Chihiro Tomita, Naohiro Shimajiri, Kazuo Yoshino, Kunio Kiyohara, Hiromasa Tanaka
  • Cup holder device
    Patent number: 7278619
    Abstract: A cup holder device includes a fixed case, a movable case capable of moving between a stored position stored in the fixed body and a drawn-out position projecting forward from an opening of the fixed body, and a cup holder capable of moving between a stored position stored in the movable case and a use position projecting forward from an opening of the movable case. A coupling member is provided on the movable case and pivotally supported such that a projection at one end engages the cup holder in the stored position and a claw at the other end engages the fixed case in the drawn-out position. The coupling member is normally urged toward the fixed case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignees: Nifco Inc., Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Kiyohara, Yohei Kuwano, Kazuaki Horiguchi, Jun Katakabe
  • Cup holder device
    Publication number: 20050242606
    Abstract: A cup holder device includes a fixed case, a movable case capable of moving between a stored position stored in the fixed body and a drawn-out position projecting forward from an opening of the fixed body, and a cup holder capable of moving between a stored position stored in the movable case and a use position projecting forward from an opening of the movable case. A coupling member is provided on the movable case and pivotally supported such that a projection at one end engages the cup holder in the stored position and a claw at the other end engages the fixed case in the drawn-out position. The coupling member is normally urged toward the fixed case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicants: NIFCO INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kunio Kiyohara, Yohei Kuwano, Kazuaki Horiguchi, Jun Katakabe
  • Container holder
    Patent number: 6685152
    Abstract: A container holder includes a case and a tray. The tray is provided with an opening portion for allowing a container to be inserted therein, and a holder member for holding the container. The holder member is supported in the opening portion. The holder member is raised and fallen down by a stand-up-fall-down device, while a portion of the holding member facing an opening of the case slides relative to the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Yuichi Shirase, Kunio Kiyohara, Takanobu Nakaguro
  • Container holder
    Publication number: 20030042382
    Abstract: A container holder includes a case and a tray. The tray is provided with an opening portion for allowing a container to be inserted therein, and a holder member for holding the container. The holder member is supported in the opening portion. The holder member is raised and fallen down by a stand-up-fall-down device, while a portion of the holding member facing an opening of the case slides relative to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Yuichi Shirase, Kunio Kiyohara, Takanobu Nakaguro