Patents by Inventor Masahiro Kuwasako

Masahiro Kuwasako 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).

  • DEFECT INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR TUBULAR PRODUCT SUCH AS INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER BELT
    Publication number: 20180357757
    Abstract: A defect inspection apparatus comprises a light source that irradiates the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt, a first line camera for receiving the light from the outer surface and transmitting a signal based on the received light, a light source that irradiates the inner surface of the intermediate transfer belt, and a second line camera that receives the light from the inner surface and transmits a signal based on the received light. Based on the signal received from the first line camera, the defect inspection apparatus creates an outer surface image of the outer surface. Based on the signal received from the second line camera, the defect inspection apparatus creates an inner surface image of the inner surface. Based on the outer surface image and the inner surface image, the defect inspection apparatus detects defects contained in the intermediate transfer belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventor: Masahiro Kuwasako