Patents by Inventor Masanobu Nonaka

Masanobu Nonaka 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: 20240068925
    Abstract: A particle analyzer (100) includes: a light source that emits excitation light (EL1) including light having a wavelength of 400 nm or less; a lens structure (41) that collects excitation light (EL1) at a predetermined position (51s) in a flow path (53); a detection unit (7) that detects light (FL) emitted from a particle as the particle (51) flowing through the predetermined position is excited by the excitation light (EL1); and a processing unit (120) that processes detection data acquired by the detection unit (7). The lens structure (41) includes a plurality of lenses (411) arranged along an optical axis of the excitation light (EL1); and a lens frame (412) holding the plurality of lenses (411). At least one (G12) of the plurality of lenses (411) is positioned in the lens frame (412) by abutting on a lens adjacent to the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Hatakeyama, Satoshi Nagae, Masanobu Nonaka, Kenji Ishida, Naomichi Kikuchi, Takashi Kato
  • Patent number: 9250486
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode having a cross shape and surrounded by a first gate line, a second gate line, a first source line and a second source line, the pixel electrode including a main pixel electrode which extends in a first direction and a sub-pixel electrode extending in a second direction, a second substrate including a common electrode, the common electrode including main common electrodes which extend in the first direction and are located, respectively, above the first gate line and above the second gate line, and a liquid crystal layer held between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Patent number: 9236424
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flat-panel display device includes a first substrate including an output pad to which a signal necessary for displaying an image on an active area is supplied from a signal supply source, a dummy pad juxtaposed with the output pad, a signal line connected to the output pad, a switching element connected to the signal line, a pixel electrode connected to the switching element in the active area, a first dummy line connected to the dummy pad, spaced apart from the signal line and including a first projection protruding in a direction crossing a direction of extension of the first dummy line, and a second dummy line spaced apart from the dummy pad and the signal line and including a second projection opposed to the first projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masanobu Nonaka
  • Publication number: 20150248043
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode which is located in an inside surrounded by a first gate line, a second gate line, a first source line and a second source line, and a second substrate including a common electrode. The pixel electrode includes a contact portion, two or more main pixel electrodes, and a connection portion connecting the main pixel electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Masanobu NONAKA, Kazuhiro TAKAHASHI, Toshimasa YONEKURA
  • Patent number: 9075271
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode which is located in an inside surrounded by a first gate line, a second gate line, a first source line and a second source line, and a second substrate including a common electrode. The pixel electrode includes a contact portion, two or more main pixel electrodes, and a connection portion connecting the main pixel electrodes. The common electrode includes main common electrodes located above the first gate line, above the second gate line and above a point between the main pixel electrodes, and sub-common electrodes located above the first source line and above the second source line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Patent number: 9030636
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode including a contact portion, main pixel electrodes extending in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction from two end portions of the contact portion in the first direction, and a connecting portion electrically connecting extended distal ends of the main pixel electrodes, a second substrate including a common electrode including main common electrodes extending substantially parallel to the main pixel electrode on either side of the main pixel electrode, and secondary common electrodes extending between the main common electrodes between the pixel electrodes juxtaposed in the second direction, and a liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Toshimasa Yonekura, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masato Kesho
  • Patent number: 9019439
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first gate line and a second gate line, a semiconductor layer, a gate electrode electrically connected to the first gate line, a source electrode which contacts the semiconductor layer and which is electrically connected to a first source line, and a drain electrode including a first electrode portion which contacts the semiconductor layer, a second electrode portion which is connected to the first gate line side of the first electrode portion, and a third electrode portion which is connected to the second gate line side of the first electrode portion, a second substrate including a common electrode, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Patent number: 8902391
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode including a contact portion, main pixel electrodes extending from the contact portion in a second direction, and a connection portion which electrically connects the main pixel electrodes, and a switching element including a drain electrode disposed at a middle position in the first direction of the pixel electrode and formed integral with the pixel electrode, a second substrate including main common electrodes extending substantially in parallel to the main pixel electrodes, on both sides of the main pixel electrodes, and sub-common electrodes which extend between the main common electrodes and are located between the pixel electrodes arranged in the second direction, and a liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Toshimasa Yonekura, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masato Kesho
  • Publication number: 20140319528
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flat-panel display device includes a first substrate including an output pad to which a signal necessary for displaying an image on an active area is supplied from a signal supply source, a dummy pad juxtaposed with the output pad, a signal line connected to the output pad, a switching element connected to the signal line, a pixel electrode connected to the switching element in the active area, a first dummy line connected to the dummy pad, spaced apart from the signal line and including a first projection protruding in a direction crossing a direction of extension of the first dummy line, and a second dummy line spaced apart from the dummy pad and the signal line and including a second projection opposed to the first projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masanobu Nonaka
  • Patent number: 8786534
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first gate line and a second gate line, a storage capacitance line, a first source line and a second source line, a switching element, and a pixel electrode surrounded by the first gate line, the second gate line, the first source line and the second source line, the pixel electrode including a contact portion which is put in contact with the switching element, a first main pixel electrode and a second main pixel electrode, a second substrate including a common electrode and a liquid crystal layer held between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Patent number: 8749726
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first storage capacitance line and a second storage capacitance line, a gate line located between the first storage capacitance line and the second storage capacitance line, a semiconductor layer located at a substantially central part of a pixel, a source line put in contact with the semiconductor layer, a drain electrode which is put in contact with the semiconductor layer and extends above the first storage capacitance line and the second storage capacitance line, and a pixel electrode including a first main pixel electrode opposed to the first storage capacitance line, and a second main pixel electrode opposed to the second storage capacitance line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Patent number: 8724065
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode disposed in a pixel having a greater length in a first direction than in a second direction crossing the first direction, the pixel electrode including a first main pixel electrode and a second main pixel electrode which extend in the second direction, a contact portion which is located between the first main pixel electrode and the second main pixel electrode and extends in the second direction, and a sub-pixel electrode which connects the first main pixel electrode, the second main pixel electrode and the contact portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130128171
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first storage capacitance line and a second storage capacitance line, a gate line located between the first storage capacitance line and the second storage capacitance line, a semiconductor layer located at a substantially central part of a pixel, a source line put in contact with the semiconductor layer, a drain electrode which is put in contact with the semiconductor layer and extends above the first storage capacitance line and the second storage capacitance line, and a pixel electrode including a first main pixel electrode opposed to the first storage capacitance line, and a second main pixel electrode opposed to the second storage capacitance line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130093986
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first gate line and a second gate line, a semiconductor layer, a gate electrode electrically connected to the first gate line, a source electrode which contacts the semiconductor layer and which is electrically connected to a first source line, and a drain electrode including a first electrode portion which contacts the semiconductor layer, a second electrode portion which is connected to the first gate line side of the first electrode portion, and a third electrode portion which is connected to the second gate line side of the first electrode portion, a second substrate including a common electrode, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130076611
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a first gate line and a second gate line, a storage capacitance line, a first source line and a second source line, a switching element, and a pixel electrode surrounded by the first gate line, the second gate line, the first source line and the second source line, the pixel electrode including a contact portion which is put in contact with the switching element, a first main pixel electrode and a second main pixel electrode, a second substrate including a common electrode and a liquid crystal layer held between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Masanobu NONAKA, Kazuhiro TAKAHASHI, Toshimasa YONEKURA
  • Publication number: 20130063692
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode having a cross shape and surrounded by a first gate line, a second gate line, a first source line and a second source line, the pixel electrode including a main pixel electrode which extends in a first direction and a sub-pixel electrode extending in a second direction, a second substrate including a common electrode, the common electrode including main common electrodes which extend in the first direction and are located, respectively, above the first gate line and above the second gate line, and a liquid crystal layer held between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130063674
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode disposed in a pixel having a greater length in a first direction than in a second direction crossing the first direction, the pixel electrode including a first main pixel electrode and a second main pixel electrode which extend in the second direction, a contact portion which is located between the first main pixel electrode and the second main pixel electrode and extends in the second direction, and a sub-pixel electrode which connects the first main pixel electrode, the second main pixel electrode and the contact portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Masato Kesho, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130057795
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode which is located in an inside surrounded by a first gate line, a second gate line, a first source line and a second source line, and a second substrate including a common electrode. The pixel electrode includes a contact portion, two or more main pixel electrodes, and a connection portion connecting the main pixel electrodes. The common electrode includes main common electrodes located above the first gate line, above the second gate line and above a point between the main pixel electrodes, and sub-common electrodes located above the first source line and above the second source line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Masato KESHO, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshimasa Yonekura
  • Publication number: 20130050627
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode including a contact portion, main pixel electrodes extending in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction from two end portions of the contact portion in the first direction, and a connecting portion electrically connecting extended distal ends of the main pixel electrodes, a second substrate including a common electrode including main common electrodes extending substantially parallel to the main pixel electrode on either side of the main pixel electrode, and secondary common electrodes extending between the main common electrodes between the pixel electrodes juxtaposed in the second direction, and a liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Toshimasa Yonekura, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masato Kesho
  • Publication number: 20130050604
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a device includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode including a contact portion, main pixel electrodes extending from the contact portion in a second direction, and a connection portion which electrically connects the main pixel electrodes, and a switching element including a drain electrode disposed at a middle position in the first direction of the pixel electrode and formed integral with the pixel electrode, a second substrate including main common electrodes extending substantially in parallel to the main pixel electrodes, on both sides of the main pixel electrodes, and sub-common electrodes which extend between the main common electrodes and are located between the pixel electrodes arranged in the second direction, and a liquid crystal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Toshimasa YONEKURA, Masanobu Nonaka, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Masato Kesho