Patents by Inventor Norio Matsumura

Norio Matsumura 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: 20240131848
    Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejection head to eject liquid, a recovery unit, a housing, a discharge unit, a casing including the discharge unit and the housing, and a liquid receptacle. The recovery unit maintains liquid ejecting performance of the liquid ejection head. The housing houses a container that accommodates liquid received by the recovery unit. The discharge unit discharges the liquid received by the recovery unit to the container. The liquid receptacle is disposed below the discharge unit in a direction of gravity in the casing and includes a first groove extending in a first direction crossing the direction of gravity and a second groove extending in a second direction crossing the direction of gravity and the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: HIROMASA TSUTSUMI, HIDEAKI MATSUMURA, TSUYOSHI SAEKI, NORIO SAKURAI, DAIJU TAKEDA, SHOTA ASADA, TAIJI MARUYAMA
  • Publication number: 20240109330
    Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a liquid tank unit, a printing head, and a supply tube unit. The liquid tank unit includes first and second liquid tanks that store liquid and are arranged in parallel to each other. The printing head ejects liquid from the first and second tanks while moving in a main scanning direction. The supply tube unit includes a first supply tube connecting the first liquid tank to the printing head and includes a second supply tube coupled in parallel to the first supply tube and connecting the second liquid tank to the printing head. The second supply tube transitions from a connected tube state in which the second and first supply tubes are coupled in parallel to a single tube state by being separated from the first supply tube, passes across the first supply tube, and is connected to a connection port of the second liquid tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Dauu TAKEDA, Hideaki MATSUMURA, Tsuyoshi SAEKI, Norio SAKURAI, Hiromasa TSUTSUMI, Shota ASADA, Taiji MARUYAMA
  • Publication number: 20240109333
    Abstract: A liquid storage container includes a storage portion configured to store liquid, an opening portion provided on a first surface and configured to allow injection of the liquid into the storage portion, a receiving portion consisting of the first surface and a wall disposed around the opening portion on the first surface, and a liquid holding unit configured to hold the liquid guided by a guiding portion from the liquid receiving portion to outside of the liquid receiving portion. The liquid holding unit includes a second surface different from the first surface of the liquid storage container and a flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: TAIJI MARUYAMA, HIDEAKI MATSUMURA, TSUYOSHI SAEKI, NORIO SAKURAI, DAIJU TAKEDA, SHOTA ASADA, HIROMASA TSUTSUMI
  • Patent number: 11158158
    Abstract: An example system includes a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network. The game device includes a purchase request transmission unit transmitting a purchase request for the first item to be used in the game to the server by communication through the communication unit. The server includes a purchase request reception unit receiving the purchase request transmitted by the purchase request transmission unit, and a first item imparting unit imparting the first item in response to the purchase request received by the purchase request reception unit. An upper limit is set to the cumulative number of the purchased first items for the user who plays the game using the game device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignees: NINTENDO CO., LTD., CREATURES INC., THE POKÉMON COMPANY
    Inventors: Kaori Ando, Yuki Okada, Norio Matsumura, Masayuki Wada
  • Patent number: 9812278
    Abstract: A complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base, at least one of the fusible elements includes a fastening portion to which another fusible element is fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi Iwata, Norio Matsumura, Tatsuya Aoki, Kenya Takii
  • Publication number: 20170103606
    Abstract: An example system includes a game device including a game processing unit performing information processing concerning a game and a communication unit performing communication via a network, and a communication unit performing communication with the game device via the network. The game device includes a purchase request transmission unit transmitting a purchase request for the first item to be used in the game to the server by communication through the communication unit. The server includes a purchase request reception unit receiving the purchase request transmitted by the purchase request transmission unit, and a first item imparting unit imparting the first item in response to the purchase request received by the purchase request reception unit. An upper limit is set to the cumulative number of the purchased first items for the user who plays the game using the game device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicants: NINTENDO CO., LTD., AMBRELLA CO., LTD., THE POKÉMON COMPANY
    Inventors: Kaori ANDO, Yuki OKADA, Norio MATSUMURA, Masayuki WADA
  • Patent number: 9582147
    Abstract: An example system includes: a contactless communication unit for performing contactless communication with a data storage medium having a contactless communication function; a data acquiring unit for acquiring data stored in the data storage medium by the contactless communication unit; a display processing unit for displaying at least one content stored in a content storage unit and a content according to data acquired by the data acquiring unit on a display unit as selection objects; a selection accepting unit for accepting selection by a user for a content displayed by the display processing unit; and an information processing unit for performing information processing pertaining to a content, which is an object of selection accepted by the selection accepting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignees: NINTENDO CO., LTD., THE POKÉMON COMPANY, AMBRELLA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Norio Matsumura
  • Patent number: 9484174
    Abstract: A fuse unit includes a bus bar and an insulating protection portion. The bus bar has a power supply connection portion, an output connection portion, and a terminal installation recess provided around the power supply connection portion. The insulating protection portion is disposed on an outer surface of the bus bar so that portions of a surface of the bus bar in the power supply connection portion, the output connection portion, and the terminal installation recess are exposed from the insulating protection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Norio Matsumura, Hidenori Kibushi
  • Patent number: 9425017
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a complex type fusible link. The manufacturing method includes hollowing out a metal plate into a link-like conductor including a connecting plate and a terminal, cutting out the link-like conductor so as to separate the connecting plate and the terminal, forming, by insert molding, a block base including a cavity after setting the connecting plate and the terminal in a mold, and directly connecting a fusible element to an exposed portion of the connecting plate and an exposed portion of the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi Iwata, Norio Matsumura, Tatsuya Aoki, Kenya Takii
  • Publication number: 20160172141
    Abstract: A fusible link includes a power supply portion provided on a connection terminal that is formed of conductive metal and connects to a battery terminal; a circuit terminal that is formed of conductive metal in a plate shape and connects to a circuit; and a fuse element that is formed of conductive metal, connects the power supply portion and the circuit terminal in a belt-like shape that is narrower in width than the power supply portion and the circuit terminal, and fuses when a current equal to or greater than a threshold value flows, and in the fusible link, the fuse element has a shape projecting in an out-of-plane direction of a terminal mounting surface of a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinya ONODA, Norio MATSUMURA, Yoshinori ISHIKAWA, Norihiro OHASHI
  • Publication number: 20160141141
    Abstract: A fuse unit includes a fuse unit body and a holding member being a different member from the fuse unit body. The fuse unit body includes a conductive fuse element having a hinge and first and second resin bodies provided across the hinge, and the fuse unit body is bendable at the hinge. The holding member engages with the first and second resin bodies of the fuse unit body bent at the hinge and maintains the fuse unit body in a bent state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Norihiro OHASHI, Norio MATSUMURA
  • Patent number: 9287076
    Abstract: A fusible link unit which is fastened to a battery post clamp terminal clamped to an on-vehicle battery, includes: a bus bar made from a metal plate and including: a battery terminal including at least two mounting edges, and a plurality of fastening holes provided thereon and through which a fastening member of the battery post clamp terminal is inserted, each of the fastening holes corresponding to a respective one of the mounting edges; and at least one fusible portion provided at a side of the bus bar opposite to the battery terminal; and a resin case covering the bus bar except for the at least one fusible portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshiharu Kudo, Norio Matsumura, Masashi Iwata, Daigoro Fujii, Syouichi Nomura, Tatsuya Aoki
  • Patent number: 9007164
    Abstract: The present invention provides a complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Masashi Iwata, Norio Matsumura, Tatsuya Aoki, Kenya Takii
  • Publication number: 20150082619
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a complex type fusible link. The manufacturing method includes hollowing out a metal plate into a link-like conductor including a connecting plate and a terminal, cutting out the link-like conductor so as to separate the connecting plate and the terminal, forming, by insert molding, a block base including a cavity after setting the connecting plate and the terminal in a mold, and directly connecting a fusible element to an exposed portion of the connecting plate and an exposed portion of the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi IWATA, Norio MATSUMURA, Tatsuya AOKI, Kenya TAKII
  • Patent number: 8950059
    Abstract: The present invention provides a complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Masashi Iwata, Norio Matsumura, Tatsuya Aoki, Kenya Takii
  • Publication number: 20140256430
    Abstract: An example system includes: a contactless communication unit for performing contactless communication with a data storage medium having a contactless communication function; a data acquiring unit for acquiring data stored in the data storage medium by the contactless communication unit; a display processing unit for displaying at least one content stored in a content storage unit and a content according to data acquired by the data acquiring unit on a display unit as selection objects; a selection accepting unit for accepting selection by a user for a content displayed by the display processing unit; and an information processing unit for performing information processing pertaining to a content, which is an object of selection accepted by the selection accepting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: Nintendo Co., Ltd., AMBRELLA Co., Ltd., The Pokémon Company
    Inventor: Norio MATSUMURA
  • Patent number: 8821190
    Abstract: A fuse unit includes a first connection part to which power is fed and a second connection part to be connected with a mating terminal. The second connection part includes a bolt connection portion to which the mating terminal is connected by a bolt and a connecter connection portion to which the mating terminal is connected by a connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Norio Matsumura, Hidenori Kibushi
  • Publication number: 20140218160
    Abstract: A complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base, at least one of the fusible elements includes a fastening portion to which another fusible element is fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi IWATA, Norio MATSUMURA, Tatsuya AOKI, Kenya TAKII
  • Publication number: 20130342304
    Abstract: A fuse unit includes a bus bar and an insulating protection portion. The bus bar has a power supply connection portion, an output connection portion, and a terminal installation recess provided around the power supply connection portion. The insulating protection portion is disposed on an outer surface of the bus bar so that portions of a surface of the bus bar in the power supply connection portion, the output connection portion, and the terminal installation recess are exposed from the insulating protection portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Norio MATSUMURA, Hidenori KIBUSHI
  • Publication number: 20120326832
    Abstract: The present invention provides a complex type fusible link which includes an insulative block base including a plurality of cavities; a conductive connecting plate which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base, a part of the conductive connecting plate being exposed to at least one of the cavities; a plurality of fusible elements each of which is accommodated in corresponding one of the cavities and includes a first end which is connected to the part of the conductive connecting plate and a second end; and a plurality of terminals each of which is integrally embedded in the insulative block base and includes a first end which is connected to the second end of corresponding one of the fusible elements and a second end which is exposed from the insulative block base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi IWATA, Norio MATSUMURA, Tatsuya AOKI, Kenya TAKII