Patents by Inventor Masao Sakamoto
Masao Sakamoto 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: 11922782Abstract: A control unit performs a reconciliation process in a case where an error occurs while a transport unit is transporting media to a temporary storage unit or a storage unit and the number of media stored in a memory becomes uncertain, the reconciliation process being a process in which the control unit checks the number of media stored in the memory using the temporary storage unit while at least a part of the media remain in the temporary storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: GLORY LTD.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Izumida, Masao Sakamoto, Keisuke Nada
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Patent number: 11568700Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus in the present invention operates in a self-service mode, in which a user does not receive operation support provided by an operation assistant, and a non-self-service mode, in which the user receives the operation support. The sheet processing apparatus includes an inlet that takes in sheets in a deposit process, a transport section that transports the sheets taken in from the inlet, storage sections that store the sheets transported by the transport section, and a control section that causes the transport section in such a way as to transport the sheets to the storage sections on a basis of storage conditions for storing the sheets in the storage sections. The control section changes the storage conditions for at least one of the storage sections between the self-service mode and the non-self-service mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: GLORY LTD.Inventor: Masao Sakamoto
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Publication number: 20220398902Abstract: A control unit performs a reconciliation process in a case where an error occurs while a transport unit is transporting media to a temporary storage unit or a storage unit and the number of media stored in a memory becomes uncertain, the reconciliation process being a process in which the control unit checks the number of media stored in the memory using the temporary storage unit while at least a part of the media remain in the temporary storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Glory Ltd.Inventors: Tsuyoshi IZUMIDA, Masao SAKAMOTO, Keisuke NADA
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Publication number: 20210183196Abstract: Provided is a paper sheet processing device that is capable of efficiently distinguishing and processing banknotes to be distinguished. This paper sheet processing device is provided with: an identification unit that identifies serial numbers added to paper sheets; and a control unit that executes identification of the paper sheets on the basis of the serial numbers identified by the identification unit, and a serial number list which includes the serial numbers and additional information associated with at least one of the serial numbers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Masao SAKAMOTO, Keisuke NADA, Yoshikatsu MIZUSHIMA, Mitsushi NAGAO, Minoru HIGASHIYAMA
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Patent number: 10801545Abstract: A bearing system includes a stationary element, a housing, a shaft, a first and second thrust collars, a first and second bearing units, and a mechanical component. The housing includes a first end portion and a second end portion contacting the stationary element. The shaft and second thrust collar are disposed within the housing. The first and second thrust collars are spaced apart from each other and coupled to the shaft. The first bearing unit is disposed between the first thrust collar and a first side of second thrust collar. The first bearing unit contacts the first thrust collar and coupled to the first end portion. The second bearing unit is disposed between a second side of second thrust collar and second end portion. The second bearing unit contacts second thrust collar. The mechanical component extends along the shaft and contacts the second bearing unit and second end portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS, LLCInventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Rene Jose Garcia
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Publication number: 20200302726Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus in the present invention operates in a self-service mode, in which a user does not receive operation support provided by an operation assistant, and a non-self-service mode, in which the user receives the operation support. The sheet processing apparatus includes an inlet that takes in sheets in a deposit process, a transport section that transports the sheets taken in from the inlet, storage sections that store the sheets transported by the transport section, and a control section that causes the transport section in such a way as to transport the sheets to the storage sections on a basis of storage conditions for storing the sheets in the storage sections. The control section changes the storage conditions for at least one of the storage sections between the self-service mode and the non-self-service mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventor: Masao SAKAMOTO
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Patent number: 10424988Abstract: An electric submersible pump is provided which has improved vibrational characteristics relative to conventional electric submersible pumps. The improved electric submersible pumps comprise an electric motor mechanically coupled to a pumping section. The improved vibrational characteristics of the electric submersible pump are attributed to the presence of one or more rotor bearings selected from the group consisting of herringbone patterned rotor bearings, pressure dam rotor bearings, circumferential groove rotor bearings, and combinations of two or more of any of the foregoing rotor bearings.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Ken Ivcar Salas Nobrega, Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Robert Lee Marvel, III
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Publication number: 20190093196Abstract: The present invention provides first generation Ni-based directionally solidified alloy containing none of Co and Re, which has excellent TMF characteristics, creep property and environment-resistant characteristics, and is superior in cost performance in practical use. The Ni-based directionally solidified alloy according to one embodiment of the present invention consists of Cr: 6% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less; Mo: 0.4% by mass or more and 3.0% by mass or less; W: 6% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less; Al: 4.0% by mass or more and 6.5% by mass or less; Nb: 0% by mass or more and 1% by mass or less; Ta: 8% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less; Hf: 0% by mass or more and 0.15% by mass or less; Si: 0.01% by mass or more and 0.2% by mass or less; Zr: 0% by mass or more and 0.04% by mass or less; B: 0.01% by mass or more and 0.03% by mass or less; and C: 0.01% by mass or more and 0.3% by mass or less, and a balance of Ni and inevitable impurities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCEInventors: Kyoko KAWAGISHI, Hiroshi HARADA, Tadaharu YOKOKAWA, Yutaka KOIZUMI, Toshiharu KOBAYASHI, Masao SAKAMOTO, Michinari YUYAMA
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Patent number: 10151341Abstract: A system for distributing an axial load between load-limiting thrust bearing units is disclosed. The system includes a shaft disposed at least partially within a housing. Further, the system includes a first thrust collar and a second thrust collar axially spaced apart from each other and coupled to the shaft. The first thrust collar and/or the second thrust collar are disposed within the housing. The system further includes a first bearing unit disposed between the first thrust collar and a first side of the second thrust collar. The first bearing unit is disposed proximate to the first thrust collar. Further, the system includes a second bearing unit disposed proximate to a second side opposite to the first side of the second thrust collar. The system further includes a mechanical component disposed between the first bearing unit and the second bearing unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Rene Jose Garcia
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Patent number: 10026251Abstract: Burden on users is reduced. A setting unit is configured to set information about the use environment concerning a use environment in which a money handling apparatus is used. A transport unit is configured to transport money. A recognition unit is configured to recognize a kind of the money. A control unit is configured to control transporting of the money by the transport unit, according to a recognition result for the money by the recognition unit. Further, the control unit controls transporting of the money according to the information about the use environment that is set by the setting unit, in a case where a kind, of the money, recognized by the recognition unit corresponds to a predetermined specific kind.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: GLORY LTD.Inventor: Masao Sakamoto
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Patent number: 9816161Abstract: Provided is a Ni-based single crystal superalloy containing 6% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less of Cr, 0.4% by mass or more and 3.0% by mass or less of Mo, 6% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less of W, 4.0% by mass or more and 6.5% by mass or less of Al, 0% by mass or more and 1% by mass or less of Nb, 8% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less of Ta, 0% by mass or more and 0.15% by mass or less of Hf, 0.01% by mass or more and 0.2% by mass or less of Si, and 0% by mass or more and 0.04% by mass or less of Zr, and optionally containing at least one element selected from B, C, Y, La, Ce, and V, with a balance being Ni and inevitable impurities.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignees: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD., NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCEInventors: Kyoko Kawagishi, Hiroshi Harada, Tadaharu Yokokawa, Yutaka Koizumi, Toshiharu Kobayashi, Masao Sakamoto, Michinari Yuyama, Masaki Taneike, Ikuo Okada, Sachio Shimohata, Hidetaka Oguma, Ryota Okimoto, Keizo Tsukagoshi, Yoshitaka Uemura, Junichiro Masada, Shunsuke Torii
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Publication number: 20170270737Abstract: Burden on users is reduced. A setting unit is configured to set information about the use environment concerning a use environment in which a money handling apparatus is used. A transport unit is configured to transport money. A recognition unit is configured to recognize a kind of the money. A control unit is configured to control transporting of the money by the transport unit, according to a recognition result for the money by the recognition unit. Further, the control unit controls transporting of the money according to the information about the use environment that is set by the setting unit, in a case where a kind, of the money, recognized by the recognition unit corresponds to a predetermined specific kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Masao SAKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170058907Abstract: A system for distributing an axial load between load-limiting thrust bearing units is disclosed. The system includes a shaft disposed at least partially within a housing. Further, the system includes a first thrust collar and a second thrust collar axially spaced apart from each other and coupled to the shaft. The first thrust collar and/or the second thrust collar are disposed within the housing. The system further includes a first bearing unit disposed between the first thrust collar and a first side of the second thrust collar. The first bearing unit is disposed proximate to the first thrust collar. Further, the system includes a second bearing unit disposed proximate to a second side opposite to the first side of the second thrust collar. The system further includes a mechanical component disposed between the first bearing unit and the second bearing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Rene Jose Garcia
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Publication number: 20160356275Abstract: A bearing system includes a stationary element, a housing, a shaft, a first and second thrust collars, a first and second bearing units, and a mechanical component. The housing includes a first end portion and a second end portion contacting the stationary element. The shaft and second thrust collar are disposed within the housing. The first and second thrust collars are spaced apart from each other and coupled to the shaft. The first bearing unit is disposed between the first thrust collar and a first side of second thrust collar. The first bearing unit contacts the first thrust collar and coupled to the first end portion. The second bearing unit is disposed between a second side of second thrust collar and second end portion. The second bearing unit contacts second thrust collar. The mechanical component extends along the shaft and contacts the second bearing unit and second end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Jr., Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Rene Jose Garcia
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Patent number: 9189909Abstract: To provide a banknote handling apparatus (1) capable of reducing a waiting time of a customer, as compared with a case in which a general banknote replenishing operation is performed when a banknote to be dispensed falls short in a dispensing process. The banknote handling apparatus (1) includes a memory unit (32) configured to record the stored-number of banknotes stored in the banknote handling apparatus (1) by denomination.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: GLORY LTD.Inventors: Isao Miki, Masao Sakamoto
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Publication number: 20150197833Abstract: Provided is a Ni-based single crystal superalloy containing 6% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less of Cr, 0.4% by mass or more and 3.0% by mass or less of Mo, 6% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less of W, 4.0% by mass or more and 6.5% by mass or less of Al, 0% by mass or more and 1% by mass or less of Nb, 8% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less of Ta, 0% by mass or more and 0.15% by mass or less of Hf, 0.01% by mass or more and 0.2% by mass or less of Si, and 0% by mass or more and 0.04% by mass or less of Zr, and optionally containing at least one element selected from B, C, Y, La, Ce, and V, with a balance being Ni and inevitable impurities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Kyoko Kawagishi, Hiroshi Harada, Tadaharu Yokokawa, Yutaka Koizumi, Toshiharu Kobayashi, Masao Sakamoto, Michinari Yuyama, Masaki Taneike, Ikuo Okada, Sachio Shimohata, Hidetaka Oguma, Ryota Okimoto, Keizo Tsukagoshi, Yoshitaka Uemura, Junichiro Masada, Shunsuke Torii
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Patent number: 8958904Abstract: A banknote handling apparatus includes: a first winding storage unit; a second storage unit; a transport unit; a recognition unit; and a control unit. The first storage unit stores the banknotes, while providing a mark associated with inventory amount information of the first storage unit. To perform a reconciliation process for the first storage unit, the control unit allows some of the banknotes stored in the first storage unit to be fed from the first storage unit, based on the mark, for recognition by the recognition unit, and determines an inventory amount of the first storage unit based on a result of the recognition and the inventory amount information associated with the mark.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Glory Ltd.Inventors: Masao Sakamoto, Youhei Kamada, Yuya Kataoka, Masao Okamura
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Patent number: 8900512Abstract: The Ni-based single crystal alloy disclosed here is a single crystal and has a chemical composition containing, as % by mass, Co: 8 to 12%, Cr: 5 to 7.5%, Mo: 0.2 to 1.2%, W: 5 to 7%, Al: 5 to 6.5%, Ta: 8 to 12%. Hf: 0.01 to 0.2%, Re: 2 to 4%, Si: 0.005 to 0.1%, with the balance of Ni and inevitable impurities.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignees: National Institute for Materials Science, Mitsubishi Heavy Indsutries, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Harada, Tadaharu Yokokawa, Yutaka Koizumi, Toshiharu Kobayashi, Masao Sakamoto, Kyoko Kawagishi, Ikuo Okada, Hidataka Oguma, Taiji Torigoe, Masaki Taneike, Eisaku Ito, Junichiro Masada, Keizo Tsukagoshi, Hidemichi Koyabu
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Patent number: 8857597Abstract: A banknote handling apparatus recognizes and handles banknotes. The banknote handling apparatus includes a depositing unit, a dispensing unit, a plurality of banknote storing units, a transport unit, a recognition unit, and a control unit. The banknote handling apparatus further includes a portion for an optional attachment to which an escrow unit temporarily storing the banknotes in a process of the handling is selectively attachable. The control unit includes an option control unit performing control corresponding to an attached state of the escrow unit and control corresponding to an unattached state.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Glory Ltd.Inventor: Masao Sakamoto
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Publication number: 20140300231Abstract: An electric submersible pump is provided which has improved vibrational characteristics relative to conventional electric submersible pumps. The improved electric submersible pumps comprise an electric motor mechanically coupled to a pumping section. The improved vibrational characteristics of the electric submersible pump are attributed to the presence of one or more rotor bearings selected from the group consisting of herringbone patterned rotor bearings, pressure dam rotor bearings, circumferential groove rotor bearings, and combinations of two or more of any of the foregoing rotor bearings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Adolfo Delgado Marquez, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Ken Ivcar Salas Nobrega, Stephen Masao Sakamoto, Robert Lee Marvel, III