Patents by Inventor Minoru Taoka

Minoru Taoka 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).

  • Patent number: 11945173
    Abstract: A method for processing a resin member includes: irradiating a first member comprising a resin with first light of a first wavelength that causes electronic excitation of the resin; and irradiating the resin electronically excited through irradiation with the first light with second light of a second wavelength longer than the first wavelength. A wavelength range of the second wavelength is within a wavelength range in which light absorption of the resin increases through electronic excitation of the resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignees: LASER SYSTEMS INC., NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichi Asakawa, Yasuyuki Tsuboi, Hiroaki Tamemoto, Ryota Taoka, Minoru Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 5246377
    Abstract: An electric connecting apparatus for setting up electric connection between wiring harnesses and a rotary connector having stationary and rotary casings and a flat cable housed therebetween. The apparatus is equipped with first and second apparatus sections each disposed on the rotary and stationary casing sides. The first section has a holder member formed on the rotary casing, a connector housing mounted to one end of the wiring harness, and a joint mold mounted to one end of the flat cable. The connector housing includes female terminals connected to odd end of the wiring harness and a connector housing main body for accommodating the female terminals. The joint mold includes tabs connected to odd end of the flat cable and a joint mold main body which supports the tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignees: The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Takashi Kawahara, Seiichi Ueno, Minoru Taoka, Tomoyuki Ohashi