Patents by Inventor Seiji Inoue
Seiji Inoue 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).
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Patent number: 5751575Abstract: In response to a variety of commands entered via a terminal unit, a configuration-management aiding apparatus directly connected to a computer system carries out various kinds of work such as laying-out of pieces of equipment, inspection of the layout of the pieces of equipment for an overlap, inspection of amounts of dissipated heat, inspection of amounts of consumed electrical power, inspection of connection of cables, creation of a cabling work specification manual, creation of a logical-configuration drawing and creation of configuration defining parameters. The configuration defining parameters are transferred to a file in the computer system. The terminal unit of the configuration-management aiding apparatus also functions as a console of the computer system.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Toshio Hirosawa, Tsutomu Ito, Motohide Kokunishi, Atsushi Ueoka, Seiji Inoue, Yoshio Ukai
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Patent number: 5630326Abstract: In order to achieve reduced production costs in an expansion valve mounting member used for mounting an expansion valve on a heat exchanger and an improvement in its suitability for mass production, the expansion valve mounting member has a pair of tubular members, each of which is formed as a pipe, with one end of the pair connecting with a pair of coolant intake/outlet portions provided parallel to each other in the heat exchanger and the other end connecting with the expansion valve. A collar is provided at a specific position on the external circumferential side surface of each tubular member. A plate member is provided with a pair of holes into which the pair of tubular members are inserted. When the tubular members are fitted into the holes of the plate member, the collars come in contact with the circumferential edges of the holes to establish positioning.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Zexel CorporationInventors: Kunihiko Nishishita, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5619866Abstract: An (n)th adsorber and (n+1)th adsorber among a plurality of adsorbers in an adsorption process are connected thermally in series, and adsorbent of the (n)th adsorber which is a previous stage is cooled by adsorption of refrigerant by adsorbent of the (n+1)th adsorber which is a subsequent stage. That is to say, adsorbent of a first-stage adsorber on the left-hand side which adsorbs vapor of refrigerant such as water which exits from an evaporator is strongly cooled by adsorption of vapor from refrigerant such as water which flows through a cooling pipe by adsorbent of a second-stage adsorber on the right-hand side, large adsorption capacity is imparted by a reduction in temperature, and as a result, the evaporator demonstrates large refrigeration capacity. Consequently, a compact adsorptive type refrigeration apparatus which demonstrates large refrigeration capacity while having a compact adsorber and using a comparatively small quantity of adsorbent is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Nippondenso Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideaki Sato, Shin Honda, Seiji Inoue, Hiroshi Tanaka, Tadayoshi Terao
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Patent number: 5617915Abstract: A plurality of tube elements, each of which is provided with a pair of tanks on one side with these tanks communicating via a heat exchanging medium passage, are laminated. An intake/outlet tank group with intake/outlet portions is divided into three tank sub groups while a non intake/outlet tank group is not partitioned, constituting a single tank group. The intake/outlet portion on the intake side is directly connected with the tank sub group at one end in the intake/outlet tank group and at the same time, it communicates with the tank sub group at the other end via a relay pipe. Consequently, the coolant that has flowed in through the intake/outlet portion is induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at one end via a heat exchanging medium passage and it is also induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at the other end via the heat exchanging medium passage before the two flows are joined at the center.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1996Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Zexel CorporationInventors: Takashi Kinugasa, Kunihiko Nishishita, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5617914Abstract: A plurality of tube elements, each of which is provided with a pair of tanks on one side with these tanks communicating via a heat exchanging medium passage, are laminated. An intake/outlet tank group with intake/outlet portions is divided into three tank sub groups while a non intake/outlet tank group is not partitioned, constituting a single tank group. The intake/outlet portion on the intake side is directly connected with the tank sub group at one end in the intake/outlet tank group and at the same time, it communicates with the tank sub group at the other end via a relay pipe. Consequently, the coolant that has flowed in through the intake/outlet portion is induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at one end via a heat exchanging medium passage and it is also induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at the other end via the heat exchanging medium passage before the two flows are joined at the center.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1996Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Zexel CorporationInventors: Takashi Kinugasa, Kunihiko Nishishita, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5609203Abstract: A plurality of tube elements, each of which is provided with a pair of tanks on one side with these tanks communicating via a heat exchanging medium passage, are laminated. An intake/outlet tank group with intake/outlet portions is divided into three tank sub groups while a non intake/outlet tank group is not partitioned, constituting a single tank group. The intake/outlet portion on the intake side is directly connected with the tank sub group at one end in the intake/outlet tank group and at the same time, it communicates with the tank sub group at the other end via a relay pipe. Consequently, the coolant that has flowed in through the intake/outlet portion is induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at one end via a heat exchanging medium passage and it is also induced to the non intake/outlet tank group from the tank sub group at the other end via the heat exchanging medium passage before the two flows are joined at the center.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Zexel CorporationInventors: Takashi Kinugasa, Kunihiko Nishishita, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5334063Abstract: A number of embodiments of cooling systems for marine propulsion units having water cooled internal combustion engines in which the cooling jacket of the engine is at least partially positioned below the level of the water in which the watercraft is operating. The described embodiments all permit draining of the engine cooling jacket when it is not being run. In some embodiments, the drain valve also controls the communication of the coolant from the body of water in which the watercraft is operating with the engine cooling jacket. Various types of pumping arrangements are disclosed for pumping the bilge and automatic valve operation is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1993Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Seiji Inoue, Masayoshi Nanami
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Patent number: 5279267Abstract: An improved air intake passage arrangement for use on an internal combustion engine is disclosed wherein intake passages are integrated with the crankcase such that an outer wall of the crankcase defines an inner wall of the intake passages. This construction minimizes the size of the engine and promotes heating of the air flowing within the intake passages. In addition, depending upon the location of the fuel supply lines, the air intake structure of the present invention can enhance the vaporization of the fuel sprayed therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1992Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masanori Takahashi, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5237966Abstract: Several embodiments of fuel injection systems for two cycle internal combustion engines wherein fuel is injected into a conduit for delivery into the combustion chamber through a port in the cylinder liner. A nozzle insert is positioned in the conduit and has a restricted opening that forms the discharge through which fuel and gas under pressure are supplied to the combustion chamber for facilitating servicing and replacement.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1992Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masahiko Katoh, Masanori Takahashi, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5127372Abstract: An exhaust silencing system for a two-cycle ported engine including an expansion chamber that communicates with the cylinder through a communication port that is opened before the exhaust port of the engine is opened so as to permit the exhaust gases to expand and reduce the noise of the engine. The communication port is either fully opened before the exhaust port is initially opened so as to achieve maximum silencing and/or is fully closed before the exhaust port is fully closed so as to avoid loss of effective compression pressure.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1990Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Fujimoto, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5073133Abstract: An arrangement for insuring that an internal combustion engine of an outboard motor will operate efficiently under all trim adjusted conditions of the outboard motor. The trim angle is sensed and the fuel delivery system is adjusted to provide good running in response to the trim condition. Additionally, embodiments are disclosed wherein the fuel delivery system is also adjusted during initial starting so as to provide adjustment of the fuel delivery in response to both the starting condition and the trim condition. Both carbureted and fuel injected systems are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5064393Abstract: A number of embodiments of outboard motor constructions wherein an arrangement is provided for precluding inadvertent operation of the manual starting handle. In each embodiment, this is achieved by means of a safety member that precludes access to the starter handle. In some embodiments, this is achieved by means of a cover member which blends into the cowling and which protects the starter handle while in another embodiment, it is provided by a latch embodiment. In some embodiments, there is also a lubricant storage tank that has its fill cap accessible through the opening of the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1987Date of Patent: November 12, 1991Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 5000134Abstract: Several embodiments of additional fuel supply systems for internal combustion engines that supply supplemental fuel in addition to the normal charge forming device to satisfy certain specific requirements such as cold starting and cold running. In each embodiment, a separate fuel pump is provided for the supplemental fuel discharge but it is contained within and operated by the same operator of the main fuel pump for supplying fuel to the main fuel discharge. In some embodiments, the fuel pump is downstream of the supplemental fuel control and in other embodiments it is upstream of it. In one embodiment, the fuel pump and the supplemental control are all formed in the same housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1989Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Fujimoto, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 4998521Abstract: An arrangement for insuring that an internal combustion engine of an outboard motor will operate efficiently under all trim adjusted conditions of the outboard motor. The trim angle is sensed and an engine system such as the timing is adjusted to provide good running in response to the trim condition. Additionally, an embodiment is disclosed wherein the ignition timing is also adjusted during initial starting so as to provide adjustment of the ignition in response to both the starting condition and the trim condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1990Date of Patent: March 12, 1991Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushika KaishaInventors: Seiji Inoue, Seiichi Tanaka
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Patent number: 4997399Abstract: A small watercraft having a number of embodiments of exhaust systems into which coolant from the engine are discharged and which insure that water cannot enter the exhaust ports in the event the watercraft becomes displaced. In all embodiments, a water accumulating volume surrounds the discharge end of the exhaust pipe within an expansion chamber for trapping water in the event the watercraft becomes displaced from its normal condition and for return of the water therefrom upon erection of the watercraft. In a number of embodiments, gravity operated normally open control valves are also provided for closing the end of the exhaust pipe in the event the watercraft becomes displaced from its normal upright condition so as to insure that water cannot enter the exhaust ports of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshikazu Nakayasu, Ryoichi Nakase, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 4971584Abstract: Several embodiments of jet propelled water vessels wherein the bull and jet propulsion unit cooperate to form an inlet opening so that the outer housing of the jet propulsion unit need not itself form the inlet. This facilitates servicing since the water inlet need not be removed along with the jet propulsion unit for servicing and minimizes the likelihood of damage to the inlet duct and support for the impeller shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1989Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Seiji Inoue, Ryoichi Nakase
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Patent number: 4955831Abstract: An arrangement for insuring that an internal combustion engine of an outboard motor will operate efficiently under all trim adjusted conditions of the outboard motor. If it is sensed that a change in trim angle will adversely effect the running, for example, by varying the air/fuel ratio, the timing is adjusted to provide good running in response to the trim condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1989Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Seiji Inoue, Seiichi Tanaka
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Patent number: 4887692Abstract: A number of embodiments of silencing devices for marine propulsion units using acoustical lenses that are positioned across either the air inlet device, the air exhaust device or both. The acoustical lenses direct the sound waves in such a way so as to effect silencing while, at the same time, ensuring that water will not enter the engine combustion chambers. The invention is shown in conjunction with both outboard motors and inboard mounted engines.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1988Date of Patent: December 19, 1989Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Outani, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 4871996Abstract: A watercraft incorporating improved warning devices for providing a warning signal in response to a abnormal condition. The abnormal condition may be either the condition when a rider is no longer present on the watercraft or when the watercraft assumes a non-normal running condition such as being capsized or inverted. In some instances, the warning is provided by a flag, a light, by a warning jet spray of water and, in others, by an audible signal. The warning may be combined so that more than one type of warning is given in response to an abnormal condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1987Date of Patent: October 3, 1989Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kanichi Tsunamoto, Seiji Inoue
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Patent number: 4850908Abstract: A number of embodiments of the invention wherein bilge water is discharged by means of a venturi pump and the discharge is upwardly directed externally of the watercraft to provide a spray that will indicate the watercraft location.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1988Date of Patent: July 25, 1989Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Ryoichi Nakase, Seiji Inoue