Patents by Inventor Kyuichi Sato
Kyuichi Sato 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).
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Patent number: 7649498Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus including a dielectric substrate, an antenna element formed of a metallic plate which is disposed by having a predetermined space from the dielectric substrate, a plurality of leg pieces which extend toward the dielectric substrate from the antenna element, a chip capacitor which is electrically connected to the leg pieces and the dielectric substrate and an insert member made of resin which is inserted between the dielectric substrate and the antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato
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Patent number: 7646345Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisashi Takisawa, Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato, Arata Togashi
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Patent number: 7633452Abstract: An antenna element including first and second pole antenna elements is inserted in an antenna case. In the antenna case, a main circuit board having first and second surfaces opposite to each other is mounted. Mounted on the first surface of the main circuit board, a first antenna unit receives a first radio wave from a first kind of satellites. Mounted on the first surface of the main circuit board, a second antenna unit receives a second radio wave from a second kind of satellites. On the second surface of the main circuit board, a booster circuit for the first pole antenna element is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Yuichi Saito, Toshihiko Inaba, Kyuichi Sato
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Publication number: 20090295678Abstract: An antenna apparatus is disclosed. A circuit board has a first face, a second face opposite to the first face, and an edge formed with a notch connecting the first face and the second face. A circuit is arranged on the first face. An antenna element is configured to receive radio waves. A connecting member includes a first part coupled to the antenna element at a position opposing the second face and a second part fitted with the notch and elastically connected to the circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Junichi NORO, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato
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Patent number: 7616081Abstract: A tuner device comprising: a tuner module, disposed on a surface of a substrate and comprising: a circuit component adapted to demodulate a signal received from an antenna device; a printed circuit board mounted with the circuit component and a plurality of connector pins extending perpendicular to the surface of the substrate; and a metallic case, housing the printed circuit board so as to shield the circuit component, and made of an unsolderable material; and a bracket made of a solderable material, and fixed to the metallic case while holding the tuner module so as to dispose the tuner module on the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshihiko Inaba, Takumi Suzuki, Kyuichi Sato
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Publication number: 20090267847Abstract: A composite antenna apparatus is disclosed. A rod member accommodates a first antenna element and a second antenna element therein. A base member accommodates a circuit board therein. A connector couples an end portion of the rod member and the base member. The connector includes a first conductive member configured to transmit a first signal received by the first antenna element to the circuit board therethrough, and a second conductive member configured to transmit a second signal received by the second antenna element to the circuit board therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Kyuichi SATO, Junichi NORO, Takeshi IIZUKA
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Patent number: 7586459Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus comprising: an antenna module comprising a ground plate and an antenna element having a metal plate disposed at a predetermined distance from the ground plate; and an antenna cover to cover the antenna module, wherein the antenna cover includes an antenna holding section to hold the antenna module, and a mounting section which is integrally formed on the antenna holding section to mount the antenna cover on external equipment.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato
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Patent number: 7567214Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisashi Takisawa, Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato, Arata Togashi
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Publication number: 20090098837Abstract: A tuner module is adapted to be retrofitted into an opening formed on a cabinet of a car stereo device. An attachment member is provided on the tuner module and adapted to be used to attach the tuner device to the cabinet when the tuner module is retrofitted into the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Satoshi KOHNO, Takumi Suzuki, Toshihiko Inaba, Kyuichi Sato
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Publication number: 20090002256Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Hisashi Takisawa, Junichj Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato, Arata Togashi
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Publication number: 20090002229Abstract: An antenna element includes a dielectric board, a first antenna radiation electrode formed on a top surface of the dielectric board at an outer region, a second antenna radiation electrode formed on the top surface of the dielectric board at a central portion, a ground electrode formed on a bottom surface of the dielectric board, a feeding pattern formed on the side surface of the dielectric board for feeding to the first antenna radiation electrode by electromagnetic coupling, and a feeding pin having an end connected to the second antenna radiation electrode. A combination of the first antenna radiation electrode, the ground electrode, and the feeding pattern serves as a first antenna portion for receiving a first radio wave. A combination of the second antenna radiation electrode, the ground electrode, and the feeding pin serves as a second antenna portion for receiving a second radio wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Takeshi Iizuka, Toshiaki Aizawa, Kyuichi Sato
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Patent number: 7466280Abstract: A protector-equipped antenna unit has an antenna body including an antenna case, a cable derived from the antenna case to the outside, and a protector having a shape corresponding to an outside shape of the antenna body and of the cable. Inasmuch as the protector-equipped antenna has the protector having the shape corresponding to the outside shape of the antenna body and of the cable, it is possible to use an already-existing antenna unit as the antenna body.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kenichi Kamada, Kyuichi Sato
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Publication number: 20080266184Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Hisashi Takisawa, Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato, Arata Togashi
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Patent number: 7439915Abstract: An antenna unit includes a feeding component 40 and a metal plate 50 on which the feeding component 40 is mounted. The feeding component 40 has an attaching member 43 made of resin to support a feeding line against the metal plate. The metal plate 50 has a pair of cut and raised parts 51 at both ends thereof while the attaching member 43 has a pair of locking hooks 432 at both ends thereof. The locking hooks are partly inserted into the cut and raised parts and thereby the feeding component is attached to the metal plate without projecting any parts of the attaching member from a rear surface of the metal plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Nobuaki Monma, Shozo Miyamoto, Takumi Suzuki
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Patent number: 7436366Abstract: A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereof, and a first protrusion formed on an outer periphery of the second shaft, and a hinge bush rotatably mounted on the first shaft and engaged with the antenna portion. The antenna portion is formed with a hole surrounding the outer periphery of the second shaft. A projection is formed on an inner periphery of the hole. The first protrusion is brought into contact with the projection when the antenna portion is pivoted so as to define a predetermined angle with respect to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisashi Takisawa, Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato, Arata Togashi
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Patent number: 7415265Abstract: In a portable electric apparatus comprising a radio tuner, an optical disc drive, a casing, and an antenna, the apparatus further comprises a lid arranged on a top surface of the casing. The lid is openable for taking the optical disc into and out from the optical disc drive. The antenna is mounted to the lid. An earth plate electrically connected to the antenna is mounted to the lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato, Toshiaki Aizawa, Kenichi Taguchi
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Publication number: 20080186238Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus including a dielectric substrate, an antenna element formed of a metallic plate which is disposed by having a predetermined space from the dielectric substrate, a plurality of leg pieces which extend toward the dielectric substrate from the antenna element, a chip capacitor which is electrically connected to the leg pieces and the dielectric substrate and an insert member made of resin which is inserted between the dielectric substrate and the antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Noro, Kyuichi Sato
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Patent number: D591683Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., LtdInventors: Takumi Suzuki, Toshihiko Inaba, Naoto Kondo, Kyuichi Sato
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Patent number: D593078Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., LtdInventors: Kyuichi Sato, Takao Kato
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Patent number: D597950Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takumi Suzuki, Toshihiko Inaba, Naoto Kondo, Kyuichi Sato