Patents by Inventor Mitsuyoshi Takao

Mitsuyoshi Takao 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: 9137914
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the electronic device of this embodiment includes a module, a first plate which has a first surface and a second surface, the first plate supporting the module, a cover which includes an attaching surface that is attached to the first plate, and an engaging part that includes a tip part, a second plate which is attached to the first plate from a side of the second surface and fill a space between the second surface and the tip part, the second plate being engaged with the engaging part and fixing the cover onto the first plate, and a fixing member which fixes the second plate onto the first plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20140104503
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, television receiver includes housing, support, first member, second member, penetrating member, positioning member, washer, and fixing member. Support rotatably supports housing. First member is supported by support. Second member is supported by housing. Penetrating member penetrates through first member, second member, positioning member, and washer. The penetrating member includes positioning portion. The positioning member is positioned with respect to the penetrating member in circumferential direction by the positioning portion. The washer is adjacent to the positioning member in axial direction, and includes inner edge and outer edge provided at different positions in the axial direction. The fixing member is fixed to the penetrating member, and holds the first member, the second member, the positioning member, and the washer between a portion of penetrating member and the fixing member. The inner edge of the washer is positioned at side opposite the positioning member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20140104502
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, a support, a first member, and a second member. The housing includes a display device. The support is configured to rotatably support the housing. The first member is configured to be supported by the support and includes a planar first surface. The second member is configured to be supported by the housing and includes a planar second surface configured to be rotated while being rubbed against the first surface as the housing rotates. The support includes: a first opening in which a first protrusion provided to the first member is inserted; and a second opening in which a second protrusion provided to the second member is inserted. The second opening communicates with the first opening. The second protrusion is configured to be rotated between a first position and a second position as the housing rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8687352
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes a housing, a display device, a rotating support portion, and a support portion. The housing includes a first wall with a first opening and a second wall located opposite the first wall. The display device is housed in the housing and includes a display screen exposed from the first opening. The rotating support portion rotatably supports the display device. The support portion includes a first end to be placed, a second end located opposite the first end and connected to the rotating support portion, a linking portion extending between a first position close to the first wall and a second position close to the second wall, and a second opening between the first end and the second end. The support portion supports the rotating support portion to be apart from a plane where the video display device is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshba
    Inventors: Hideo Hayakawa, Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8593796
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display case including a display screen exposed on one side of the display case; a support member supporting the display case; and a fixing member provided opposite to the one side and fixed to the support member at first and second positions. The fixing member includes a connector connected to an external installation face when the fixing member is fixed at the first position. The support member includes a first bottom portion and a second bottom portion located this is closer to the display case. The fixing member projects from the second bottom portion to the side opposite to the display case with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the first position. The fixing member is hidden behind the support member with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20130223015
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the electronic device of this embodiment includes a module, a first plate which has a first surface and a second surface, the first plate supporting the module, a cover which includes an attaching surface that is attached to the first plate, and an engaging part that includes a tip part, a second plate which is attached to the first plate from a side of the second surface and fill a space between the second surface and the tip part, the second plate being engaged with the engaging part and fixing the cover onto the first plate, and a fixing member which fixes the second plate onto the first plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8490931
    Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka
  • Patent number: 8477249
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, a support portion, a first movable portion, and a second movable portion. The first movable portion includes a sliding portion supported by one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in at least two directions. The second movable portion rotates in a first rotation direction with the first movable portion, and includes a second sliding portion, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. The second sliding portion is supported by the one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in the first rotation direction. The first engagement portion engages with the one of the housing and the support portion to limit a rotation range in the first rotation direction. The second engagement portion engages with the first movable portion to limit a rotation range in a second rotation direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20130057124
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, a support portion, a first movable portion, and a second movable portion. The first movable portion includes a sliding portion supported by one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in at least two directions. The second movable portion rotates in a first rotation direction with the first movable portion, and includes a second sliding portion, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. The second sliding portion is supported by the one of the housing and the support portion to be rotatable in the first rotation direction. The first engagement portion engages with the one of the housing and the support portion to limit a rotation range in the first rotation direction. The second engagement portion engages with the first movable portion to limit a rotation range in a second rotation direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8339776
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a base, a display module, and an connection portion. The display module includes a display screen that stands upright. The connection portion includes an extending portion that extends above the base. The connection portion is connected to the display module and is supported by the base to be rotatable about a rotation axis that extends vertically. The rotation axis is located on the display screen side with respect to the center axis of the extending portion extending along the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Patent number: 8334936
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display, a supporting member, a cover member and an attaching member. The display has a display screen which displays an image. The supporting member supports the display. The cover member is attached the supporting member. The attaching member consists of parts different from those of the supporting member. The attaching member is attached to the cover member at a position that is different from a position at which the supporting member is attached. And an anti-topple restraint is attached to the attaching member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20120224306
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display case including a display screen exposed on one side of the display case; a support member supporting the display case; and a fixing member provided opposite to the one side and fixed to the support member at first and second positions. The fixing member includes a connector connected to an external installation face when the fixing member is fixed at the first position. The support member includes a first bottom portion and a second bottom portion located this is closer to the display case. The fixing member projects from the second bottom portion to the side opposite to the display case with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the first position. The fixing member is hidden behind the support member with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi TAKAO
  • Publication number: 20120224347
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video display device includes a housing, a display device, a rotating support portion, and a support portion. The housing includes a first wall with a first opening and a second wall located opposite the first wall. The display device is housed in the housing and includes a display screen exposed from the first opening. The rotating support portion rotatably supports the display device. The support portion includes a first end to be placed, a second end located opposite the first end and connected to the rotating support portion, a linking portion extending between a first position close to the first wall and a second position close to the second wall, and a second opening between the first end and the second end. The support portion supports the rotating support portion to be apart from a plane where the video display device is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Hideo Hayakawa, Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20120127378
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display unit with a display screen, a casing with first and second holes, a connection member, projections accommodated in the first and second holes, a support, and a base connected to the support. The casing includes a first face provided with an opening through which the display screen is exposed, a second face opposite to the first face, and a bottom wall. The connection member is made from metal and provided to the bottom wall of the casing. Each projection has a concave portion, with at least a portion of the respective concave portion making contact with a peripheral edge portion of the first hole or the second hole. The projections are detachably fixed to the support. The base includes different design between the display screen side of the base and the opposite side of the base to the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takashi Asano
  • Publication number: 20120127377
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display unit with a display screen, a casing, a connection member with a first hole and a second hole, projections accommodated in the first hole and the second hole, and a support. The casing houses the display unit and includes a first face with an opening through which the display screen is exposed, a second face opposite to the first face, and a bottom wall. The connection member is made from metal and provided to the bottom wall of the casing. Each projection has a concave portion on the second face side of the projection, with at least a portion of the concave portion making contact with the peripheral edge portion of the first hole or the peripheral edge portion of the second hole. The support is configured to support a bottom wall of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Takashi Asano, Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20120105741
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display unit, a supporting portion and a swivel unit provided between the supporting portion and the display unit and connecting the display unit to be rotatable with respect to the supporting portion. The swivel unit further includes a first member, a second member, and a first lubricating member. The first lubricating member includes a first portion provided between the shaft portion and the main body, a second portion provided between the first surface of the first member, and the overlying portion, and a projecting portion projecting from the second portion and fit into the receiving portion to inhibit the first portion and the second portion from rotating with respect to the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20120106093
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a base, a display module, and an connection portion. The display module includes a display screen that stands upright. The connection portion includes an extending portion that extends above the base. The connection portion is connected to the display module and is supported by the base to be rotatable about a rotation axis that extends vertically. The rotation axis is located on the display screen side with respect to the center axis of the extending portion extending along the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20110228176
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television includes a display, a supporting member, a cover member and an attaching member. The display has a display screen which displays an image. The supporting member supports the display. The cover member is attached the supporting member. The attaching member consists of parts different from those of the supporting member. The attaching member is attached to the cover member at a position that is different from a position at which the supporting member is attached. And an anti-topple restraint is attached to the attaching member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi TAKAO
  • Publication number: 20110073738
    Abstract: A display device includes: an adjustment mechanism including: a first bearing portion provided in a body; a first pin including a first cam portion provided so as to be concentric with the center axis of the first bearing portion; a first opening portion provided in a stand, the first opening portion being formed with a first hole through which a head portion of the first pin passes and a second hole into which the first cam portion is fitted; a second bearing portion including a second cam portion provided so as to be eccentric to the center axis of the second bearing portion; and a second opening portion provided in the stand, the second opening portion being formed with a third hole through which a head portion of the second pin passes and a fourth hole into which the second cam portion is fitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20100193648
    Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka