Patents by Inventor Minoru Hirano
Minoru Hirano 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: 11771881Abstract: A two piece adapter for extrusion of cylindrical core-shell structures using conventional biomedical needles includes first and second adapter pieces. The first adapter piece includes first and second (core and shell) inlet ports. The core inlet port leads directly to a male Luer fitting attachable to a core needle and surrounded by a threaded chamber. The shell inlet port is led, via a side chamber, into the side of the threaded chamber. The second adapter piece attaches to the bottom of the threaded chamber and is configured to attach to a shell needle, so that the shaft of the core needle sits inside the shaft of the shell needle.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Nomura, Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 11550372Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a fan that cools a first processor, a dust-proof bezel that prevents dust from entering a casing, a memory, and a second processor coupled to the memory. The second processor is configured to measure a temperature of the first processor and an air volume of an air flow which passes through the dust-proof bezel, compare a registered air volume to the measured air volume when the temperature matches a registered temperature included in comparison information stored in the memory. The registered air volume being included in the comparison information in association with the matched temperature and the comparison information including a registered temperature of the first processor and a registered air volume of an air flow generated by the fan in association with each other. The second processor determines an abnormality in the dust-proof bezel based on a comparison result.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Masakazu Matsubara, Kohei Kida, Hiromichi Okabe, Minoru Hirano
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Publication number: 20210060328Abstract: A two piece adapter for extrusion of cylindrical core-shell structures using conventional biomedical needles includes first and second adapter pieces. The first adapter piece includes first and second (core and shell) inlet ports. The core inlet port leads directly to a male Luer fitting attachable to a core needle and surrounded by a threaded chamber. The shell inlet port is led, via a side chamber, into the side of the threaded chamber. The second adapter piece attaches to the bottom of the threaded chamber and is configured to attach to a shell needle, so that the shaft of the core needle sits inside the shaft of the shell needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Tsuyoshi Nomura, Minoru Hirano
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Publication number: 20200012325Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a fan that cools a first processor; a dust-proof bezel that prevents foreign matter from entering a casing; a memory; and a second processor coupled to the memory and the second processor configured to: measure a temperature of the first processor and an air volume of an air flow which passes through the dust-proof bezel; compare a registered air volume to the measured air volume when the measured temperature matches a registered temperature included in comparison information stored in the memory, the registered air volume being included in the comparison information in association with the matched temperature, the comparison information including a registered temperature of the first processor and a registered air volume of an air flow generated by the fan in association with each other; and determine abnormality in the dust-proof bezel based on a result of the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Masakazu MATSUBARA, Kohei Kida, Hiromichi Okabe, Minoru HIRANO
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Publication number: 20160313303Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a biocompatible liquid that is more essential and practical, and a method for screening the same. The object is achieved by using, as the biocompatible liquid, a liquid having a Hansen solubility parameter (HSP) compatible to a cell to which the liquid is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHOInventors: Minoru HIRANO, Daisuke NAKAMURA, Riichiro OHTA
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Publication number: 20150335665Abstract: A method of inhibiting oxidative stress to a cell that includes contacting a cell with an effective amount of ethanolamine phosphate. An animal cell function enhancer containing ethanolamine phosphate (EP) as an active ingredient. The presence of the ethanolamine phosphate enhances the function of the animal cell even in the absence of serum and growth factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA CHUO KENKYUSHOInventor: Minoru HIRANO
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Publication number: 20150164762Abstract: A new use of ethanolamine phosphate (EP) in which animal cell function enhancer contains ethanolamine phosphate as an active ingredient. The presence of the ethanolamine phosphate enhances the function of the animal cell even in the absence of serum and growth factors. Further, the use of EP action expression-associated genes by clarifying gene expression levels related to an action of EP.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 7828047Abstract: A cooling unit has a heat receiving unit that receives heat from a body radiating heat; a radiator disposed at a distance from the heat receiving unit and radiating recovered heat; a liquid coolant transporting heat generated at the heat receiving unit to the radiator; and a hollow tube disposed so that the liquid coolant circulates between the heat receiving unit and the radiator, a circulating flow of the liquid coolant formed by an elevating force of air bubbles generated from the heat received at the heat receiving unit, the radiator having an air pocket forming one part of the circulation path of the liquid coolant together with the hollow tube and capable of collecting the air bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Ryuuji Miyazaki, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Publication number: 20080236797Abstract: A cooling unit has a heat receiving unit that receives heat from a body radiating heat; a radiator disposed at a distance from the heat receiving unit and radiating recovered heat; a liquid coolant transporting heat generated at the heat receiving unit to the radiator; and a hollow tube disposed so that the liquid coolant circulates between the heat receiving unit and the radiator, a circulating flow of the liquid coolant formed by an elevating force of air bubbles generated from the heat received at the heat receiving unit, the radiator having an air pocket forming one part of the circulation path of the liquid coolant together with the hollow tube and capable of collecting the air bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Ryuuji Miyazaki, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 7337829Abstract: A cooling unit has a heat receiving unit that receives heat from a body radiating heat; a radiator disposed at a distance from the heat receiving unit and radiating recovered heat; a liquid coolant transporting heat generated at the heat receiving unit to the radiator; and a hollow tube disposed so that the liquid coolant circulates between the heat receiving unit and the radiator, a circulating flow of the liquid coolant formed by an elevating force of air bubbles generated from the heat received at the heat receiving unit, the radiator having an air pocket forming one part of the circulation path of the liquid coolant together with the hollow tube and capable of collecting the air bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Ryuuji Miyazaki, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 6935786Abstract: A hydraulic bearing that supports a rotating shaft comprises a bearing metal. On a surface of the bearing metal, a hydrostatic pocket and a land portion are formed. The land portion is defined by the hydrostatic pocket and generates hydrodynamic pressure in response to a rotation of the rotating shaft. The hydraulic bearing further comprises a pressure fluid supplying source and an oil-supplying hole. The oil-supplying hole is opened in the hydrostatic pocket and provides pressure fluid from the pressure fluid supplying source to the hydrostatic pocket. On the land portion, a drain hole that drains the fluid is formed. On the way of a drain passage, a check valve is disposed. Since the drain hole does not separate the land portion, deterioration of bearing rigidity is restrained. Further, since the fluid is drained through the drain hole, thermal expansion of the bearing metal due to heat generation of the fluid is restrained.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Toyoda Koki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Minoru Hirano, Toshihiko Shima
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Publication number: 20050102363Abstract: An E-mail transmission control device comprises: a mail information storage unit; a destination information storage unit; an E-mail transmission unit; an error information reception unit for receiving error information; an error information decision unit for deciding whether or not the error information satisfies a predetermined condition; a destination excluding unit for executing the destination indicated by the destination information owned by the error information, from the candidates of the destination, in case the error information decision unit decides the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. The electronic transmission control device further comprises a re-transmission decision unit for deciding whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, after the destination excluding unit performed the exclusion. The E-mail transmission unit transmits the E-mail to the excluded destination in case the re-transmission decision unit decides the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Matsushita Elec. Ind. Co. Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Yokomura, Takashi Hayashi, Takashi Satomura, Toshiro Mitamura, Rika Aizawa, Masaru Moriwaki, Soichiro Fujioka, Minoru Hirano, Yuichiro Hara
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Patent number: 6781846Abstract: An IC card adapted to be removably inserted into a slot of an IC card mountable device, including a card housing formed like a substantially rectangular card with an inside space defined therein, the card housing having a plurality of openings through a wall of the card housing; a printed wiring board accommodated in the card housing; and a plurality of electronic components mounted on the printed wiring board.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 6717808Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipation structure for a notebook type computer, capable of effectively dissipating heat generated from a high temperature element (such as a CPU). The heat dissipation structure comprises a main body, a display device and a hinge shaft for coupling the main body with the display device, wherein the hinge shaft is arranged above the main body at a distance therefrom, and a heat dissipation means is provided in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Akira Ueda, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano, Toyokazu Hamaguchi, Shigeru Hidesawa
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Publication number: 20030188858Abstract: A cooling unit has a heat receiving unit that receives heat from a body radiating heat; a radiator disposed at a distance from the heat receiving unit and radiating recovered heat; a liquid coolant transporting heat generated at the heat receiving unit to the radiator; and a hollow tube disposed so that the liquid coolant circulates between the heat receiving unit and the radiator, a circulating flow of the liquid coolant formed by an elevating force of air bubbles generated from the heat received at the heat receiving unit, the radiator having an air pocket forming one part of the circulation path of the liquid coolant together with the hollow tube and capable of collecting the air bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Ryuuji Miyazaki, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Publication number: 20030123765Abstract: A hydraulic bearing that supports a rotating shaft comprises a bearing metal. On a surface of the bearing metal, a hydrostatic pocket and a land portion are formed. The land portion is defined by the hydrostatic pocket and generates hydrodynamic pressure in response to a rotation of the rotating shaft. The hydraulic bearing further comprises a pressure fluid supplying source and an oil-supplying hole. The oil-supplying hole is opened in the hydrostatic pocket and provides pressure fluid from the pressure fluid supplying source to the hydrostatic pocket. On the land portion, a drain hole that drains the fluid is formed. On the way of a drain passage, a check valve is disposed. Since the drain hole does not separate the land portion, deterioration of bearing rigidity is restrained. Further, since the fluid is drained through the drain hole, thermal expansion of the bearing metal due to heat generation of the fluid is restrained.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: TOYODA KOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Minoru Hirano, Toshihiko Shima
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Patent number: 6564861Abstract: A cooling unit has a heat receiving unit that receives heat from a body radiating heat; a radiator disposed at a distance from the heat receiving unit and radiating recovered heat; a liquid coolant transporting heat generated at the heat receiving unit to the radiator; and a hollow tube disposed so that the liquid coolant circulates between the heat receiving unit and the radiator, a circulating flow of the liquid coolant formed by an elevating force of air bubbles generated from the heat received at the heat receiving unit, the radiator having an air pocket forming one part of the circulation path of the liquid coolant together with the hollow tube and capable of collecting the air bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Ryuuji Miyazaki, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Patent number: 6507493Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipation structure for a notebook type computer, capable of effectively dissipating heat generated from a high temperature element (such as a CPU). The heat dissipation structure comprises a main body, a display device and a hinge shaft for coupling the main body with the display device, wherein the hinge shaft is arranged above the main body at a distance therefrom, and a heat dissipation means is provided in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Akira Ueda, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano, Toyokazu Hamaguchi, Shigeru Hidesawa
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Patent number: 6469892Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipation structure for a notebook type computer, capable of effectively dissipating heat generated from a high temperature element (such as a CPU). The heat dissipation structure comprises a main body, a display device and a hinge shaft for coupling the main body with the display device, wherein the hinge shaft is arranged above the main body at a distance therefrom, and a heat dissipation means is provided in the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Akira Ueda, Masumi Suzuki, Minoru Hirano
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Publication number: 20020134532Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cooling system capable of simultaneously cooling the electronic parts on a multichip module that is arranged so as to provide a predetermined function, wherein the cooling system can be easily and quickly attached to and detached from the module when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Minoru Hirano, Masumi Suzuki