Patents by Inventor Norikaze Imazu

Norikaze Imazu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240130058
    Abstract: A pressure regulation device is attached to a waterproof case and regulates pressure within the waterproof case. The device has abase part for attachment to the waterproof case and an air conduit is joined with the base part so as to extend in the direction away from the waterproof case when the base part is attached to the waterproof case. The air conduit has first and second apertures, such that the first aperture is joined to the base part and communicates with the interior of the waterproof case and the second aperture communicates with the surrounding atmosphere. The air conduit has at least one bent part between the first and second apertures, and the second aperture is arranged between the bent part and the first end part in the height direction perpendicular to the base part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Takashi Saeki, Norikaze Imazu, Hideki Kanie
  • Patent number: 11512797
    Abstract: A clip assembly for retaining a cylindrical component includes an insert having a retention channel in which a cylindrical component is accepted, and a holder into which the insert is fitted. The insert and the holder are fitted together by pushing the insert in a fitting direction that is perpendicular to a central axis of the cylindrical component received in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki Kanie, Norikaze Imazu
  • Patent number: 11421719
    Abstract: A fastening clip is provided for fastening to one or more support structures. The fastening clip includes a clip body and a seal. The seal is disposed around a peripheral edge of the clip body and includes a first end and a sealing foot, the first end engaging the clip body, the sealing foot projecting from the first end to a second end such that the second end is disposed radially outwardly from the first end, and the second end being radially aligned with or disposed radially inwardly from the peripheral edge of the collar in an uninstalled configuration. In an installed configuration, the circumferential seal is configured to flex against a support structure in response to applied pressure between the seal and the support structure so that the second end is disposed radially outwardly from the peripheral edge of the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Norikaze Imazu, Jason M. Zander
  • Publication number: 20210222801
    Abstract: A clip assembly for retaining a cylindrical component includes an insert having a retention channel in which a cylindrical component is accepted, and a holder into which the insert is fitted. The insert and the holder are fitted together by pushing the insert in a fitting direction that is perpendicular to a central axis of the cylindrical component received in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Hideki KANIE, Norikaze IMAZU
  • Publication number: 20210215177
    Abstract: A fastening clip is provided for fastening to one or more support structures. The fastening clip includes a clip body and a seal. The seal is disposed around a peripheral edge of the clip body and includes a first end and a sealing foot, the first end engaging the clip body, the sealing foot projecting from the first end to a second end such that the second end is disposed radially outwardly from the first end, and the second end being radially aligned with or disposed radially inwardly from the peripheral edge of the collar in an uninstalled configuration. In an installed configuration, the circumferential seal is configured to flex against a support structure in response to applied pressure between the seal and the support structure so that the second end is disposed radially outwardly from the peripheral edge of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Norikaze Imazu, Jason M. Zander