Patents by Inventor Naoko Aizawa

Naoko Aizawa 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: 8256275
    Abstract: An in-liquid-substance detection sensor that achieves size reduction and detection accuracy improvement includes a piezoelectric substrate, at least two SAW devices provided on one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and each having at least one IDT electrode defining a sensing portion, outer electrodes provided on the other major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and electrically connected to the SAW devices through vias extending through the piezoelectric substrate, a channel-defining member provided on the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate so as to surround the SAW devices and a region connecting the SAW devices to each other, thereby defining sidewalls of a channel, and a protective member bonded to the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate with the channel-defining member interposed therebetween, thereby sealing the channel, the protective member having at least two through holes communicating with the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hajime Yamada, Naoko Aizawa, Yoshihiro Koshido, Koji Fujimoto, Toru Yabe, Michio Kadota
  • Patent number: 8123966
    Abstract: A piezoelectric electronic component for use in a cellular phone or the like and capable of achieving reductions in size and profile is provided. A piezoelectric element oscillating in response to application of an input signal and outputting an output signal corresponding to the oscillations is provided on a substrate. The piezoelectric element includes a pad, the pad inputting and outputting the input and output signals. A shell member serving as a sealing member and having an insulation film covering the piezoelectric element is provided on the substrate, the shell member being remote from the piezoelectric element. The shell member includes a through hole above the pad, and the through hole is occluded with an electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa
  • Patent number: 8104404
    Abstract: An ignition element mounting capacitor having an ignition element mounted on a capacitor, includes therein a first capacitor section and a second capacitor section, and first external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the first capacitor section and second external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the second capacitor section. The first capacitor section has a capacity for igniting ignition powder, and the second capacitor section has a function for removing noise which affects external circuits. Further, provided on the surface of the capacitor are third external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the ignition element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Nipponkayaku Kabushikikaisha
    Inventors: Shigeru Maeda, Atsushi Ishida, Katsuki Nakanishi, Yoshihiro Koshido, Hajime Yamada, Naoko Aizawa, Yasuaki Matsumura, Toshiaki Furuya
  • Publication number: 20100072736
    Abstract: An ignition element mounting capacitor having an ignition element mounted on a capacitor, includes therein a first capacitor section and a second capacitor section, and first external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the first capacitor section and second external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the second capacitor section. The first capacitor section has a capacity for igniting ignition powder, and the second capacitor section has a function for removing noise which affects external circuits. Further, provided on the surface of the capacitor are third external terminal electrodes electrically connected to the ignition element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicants: NIPPONKAYAKU KABUSHIKIKAISHA, MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., RYODEN TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Shigeru Maeda, Atsushi Ishida, Katsuki Nakanishi, Yoshihiro Koshido, Hajime Yamada, Naoko Aizawa, Yasuaki Matsumura, Toshiaki Furuya
  • Patent number: 7663106
    Abstract: An infrared sensor includes a first substrate made of a thermoelectric conversion material and a second substrate. The first substrate is supported by posts made of an electrode material while being spaced apart from the second substrate. A sensing electrode and lead portions connected thereto are provided on the first substrate. The sensing electrode and the lead portions are covered with an infrared-absorbing film. The posts are connected to the lead portions, and external terminal connection electrodes are connected to the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshimitsu Ushimi, Naoko Aizawa, Hiroyuki Fujino, Hajime Yamada
  • Publication number: 20090320574
    Abstract: An in-liquid-substance detection sensor that achieves size reduction and detection accuracy improvement includes a piezoelectric substrate, at least two SAW devices provided on one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and each having at least one IDT electrode defining a sensing portion, outer electrodes provided on the other major surface of the piezoelectric substrate and electrically connected to the SAW devices through vias extending through the piezoelectric substrate, a channel-defining member provided on the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate so as to surround the SAW devices and a region connecting the SAW devices to each other, thereby defining sidewalls of a channel, and a protective member bonded to the one major surface of the piezoelectric substrate with the channel-defining member interposed therebetween, thereby sealing the channel, the protective member having at least two through holes communicating with the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hajime YAMADA, Naoko AIZAWA, Yoshihiro KOSHIDO, Koji FUJIMOTO, Toru YABE, Michio KADOTA
  • Publication number: 20090050808
    Abstract: An infrared sensor includes a first substrate made of a thermoelectric conversion material and a second substrate. The first substrate is supported by posts made of an electrode material while being spaced apart from the second substrate. A sensing electrode and lead portions connected thereto are provided on the first substrate. The sensing electrode and the lead portions are covered with an infrared-absorbing film. The posts are connected to the lead portions, and external terminal connection electrodes are connected to the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshimitsu USHIMI, Naoko AIZAWA, Hiroyuki FUJINO, Hajime YAMADA
  • Publication number: 20080314627
    Abstract: There are provided an electronic component in which two substrates are bonded to each other with a large bonding force and a method for manufacturing electronic components in which two substrates can be bonded to each other with a large bonding force and in which the substrates are not likely to be bent and broken. In an embodiment, a plurality of first connection portions 30 is formed on a first substrate 22, and in addition, a plurality of IDT electrodes 26 and a plurality of second connection portions 32 are formed on a second substrate 24. The first connection portions 30 are engaged in concave parts of the second connection portions 32, so that temporary bonding is performed. Between adjacent first connection portions 30, only the first substrate is cut. By heat application, laser irradiation, pressure application, ultrasonic application, or the like, the first connection portions 30 and the second connection portions 32 are finally bonded to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Fujino, Yoshihiro Koshido, Naoko Aizawa, Hajime Yamada, Kenichi Uesaka
  • Publication number: 20080099428
    Abstract: A piezoelectric electronic component for use in a cellular phone or the like and capable of achieving reductions in size and profile is provided. A piezoelectric element oscillating in response to application of an input signal and outputting an output signal corresponding to the oscillations is provided on a substrate. The piezoelectric element includes a pad, the pad inputting and outputting the input and output signals. A shell member serving as a sealing member and having an insulation film covering the piezoelectric element is provided on the substrate, the shell member being remote from the piezoelectric element. The shell member includes a through hole above the pad, and the through hole is occluded with an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7342351
    Abstract: A piezoelectric electronic component for use in a cellular phone or the like and capable of achieving reductions in size and profile is provided. A piezoelectric element oscillating in response to application of an input signal and outputting an output signal corresponding to the oscillations is provided on a substrate. The piezoelectric element includes a pad, the pad inputting and outputting the input and output signals. A shell member serving as a sealing member and having an insulation film covering the piezoelectric element is provided on the substrate, the shell member being remote from the piezoelectric element. The shell member includes a through hole above the pad, and the through hole is occluded with an electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa
  • Patent number: 7259032
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device includes the steps of forming a first resist pattern on a primary surface of a SAW element, the first resist pattern having openings at positions corresponding to those at which bumps and a sealing frame are to be formed, sequentially forming metals over the first resist pattern, the metals being formed into adhesion layers, barrier metal layers, and solder layers, removing the first resist pattern on the SAW element such that the bumps and the sealing frame are simultaneously formed. When the bumps and the sealing frame of the SAW element are bonded to bond electrodes of the bond substrate, the solder layers are melted and alloyed by heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Murata, Takashi Iwamoto, Hiroki Horiguchi, Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20070013268
    Abstract: A piezoelectric electronic component for use in a cellular phone or the like and capable of achieving reductions in size and profile is provided. A piezoelectric element oscillating in response to application of an input signal and outputting an output signal corresponding to the oscillations is provided on a substrate. The piezoelectric element includes a pad, the pad inputting and outputting the input and output signals. A shell member serving as a sealing member and having an insulation film covering the piezoelectric element is provided on the substrate, the shell member being remote from the piezoelectric element. The shell member includes a through hole above the pad, and the through hole is occluded with an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa
  • Publication number: 20040100164
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device includes the steps of forming a first resist pattern on a primary surface of a SAW element, the first resist pattern having openings at positions corresponding to those at which bumps and a sealing frame are to be formed, sequentially forming metals over the first resist pattern, the metals being formed into adhesion layers, barrier metal layers, and solder layers, removing the first resist pattern on the SAW element such that the bumps and the sealing frame are simultaneously formed. When the bumps and the sealing frame of the SAW element are bonded to bond electrodes of the bond substrate, the solder layers are melted and alloyed by heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Murata, Takashi Iwamoto, Hiroki Horiguchi, Ryuichi Kubo, Hidetoshi Fujii, Naoko Aizawa