Patents by Inventor Seiji Yokawa

Seiji Yokawa 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).

  • Shifting device for an automatic transmission
    Patent number: 6481308
    Abstract: A shifting device for an automatic transmission is capable of accurate shift operation. The reverse position R of the shift lever 1 is not located along the shift lever operation path between the parking position P and drive position D. Accurate shift lever operation is made possible because the shift lever 1 does not pass through the reverse position R when the vehicle is shifted from a parked state into forward operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seiji Yokawa
  • Shifting device for an automatic transmission
    Publication number: 20010047694
    Abstract: A shifting device is provided for an automatic transmission that is capable of accurate shift operation. The reverse position R of the shift lever 1 is not located along the shift lever operation path between the parking position P and drive position D. Accurate shift lever operation is made possible because the shift lever 1 does not pass through the reverse position R when the vehicle is shifted from a parked state into forward operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Seiji Yokawa