Patents by Inventor Seiya Takahashi
Seiya Takahashi 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: 8545389Abstract: An operating field securing device is configured as follows. Namely, An operating field securing device which secures an operating field when an internal organ is subjected to a predetermined procedure, the operating field securing device including a contact portion which comes in contact with the internal organ, and a manipulator holding portion which fixes the relative positions of the internal organ and a manipulator portion to subject the internal organ to the predetermined procedure, thereby holding the manipulator portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventor: Seiya Takahashi
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Patent number: 7811094Abstract: A contact member which is resistant to contact failure even if the environment of use is bad. A film is affixed to the surface of a long plate-shaped elastic body which is disposed between two to-be-connected objects. A electrically-conducting path which electrically connects between terminal portions of two to-be-connected objects is provided on the surface of the film. A first conductor contact portion which is capable of being brought into contact with the terminal portion of one of two to-be-connected objects is disposed at one end of the electrically-conducting path, and a second conductor contact portion which is capable of being brought into contact with the terminal portion of the other of two to-be-connected objects is disposed at the other end of the electrically-conducting path. A plurality of holes are formed in the first and second conductor contact portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry LimitedInventors: Takashi Kuwahara, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto
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Patent number: 7794234Abstract: The present invention provides a connector configured to electrically connect two connection objects. The connector comprises an elastic member having a surface and a conductive film placed on the surface of the elastic member. The conductive film comprises two contact portions to be brought into contact with the connection objects, respectively, and a connect portion connecting the contact portions. Each of the contact portions comprises projections and a drainage arranged, at least in part, between the projections.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Naoya Kitajima, Seiya Takahashi, Katsumi Arai
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Patent number: 7782528Abstract: A microscope examination apparatus including a light source; an illumination optical system configured to guide light from the light source to a specimen; an objective lens configured to collimate return light from the specimen, the objective lens being provided in such a manner as to be displaceable at least in a direction intersecting an optical axis of the objective lens; an image-forming lens configured to image the return light from the specimen, which is collimated by the objective lens; an optical detector configured to detect the return light imaged by the image-forming lens; a microscope main body including the image-forming lens and the optical detector; and an objective-lens driving mechanism configured to drive the objective lens in a direction correcting image blur due to a displacement of the specimen.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Hiroya Fukuyama, Yoshihisa Tanikawa, Tadashi Hirata, Seiya Takahashi
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Patent number: 7771211Abstract: The present invention provides a socket for an element with an element electrode. The socket comprises a base shell, a cover shell and a contact member. The cover shell is engaged with the base shell so that the base shell and the cover shell define a cavity. Each of the base shell and the cover shell is made of a high thermal-conductive material. The contact member comprises an elastic member and a contact electrode provided on the elastic member and are designed and arranged so that the element is mountable on the contact member within the cavity with the element electrode connected to the contact electrode.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Akira Kuwahara, Takuya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Seiya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Ishiyama, Hiroshi Endo
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Patent number: 7766661Abstract: A heat transfer member which is capable of enhancing efficiency of heat dissipation, and a connector including the heat transfer member. On the surface of an elastic body arranged between an LED and a heat sink, a heat conduction metal thin film that transfers heat generated in the LED to the heat sink is formed. The member may also include an electrical conduction metal film, whereby the member may serve as both a heat transfer member and as an electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry LimitedInventors: Akira Kuwahara, Takuya Takahashi, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Hiroshi Endo, Yoshiaki Ishiyama
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Publication number: 20090299132Abstract: An operating field securing device is configured as follows. Namely, An operating field securing device which secures an operating field when an internal organ is subjected to a predetermined procedure, the operating field securing device including a contact portion which comes in contact with the internal organ, and a manipulator holding portion which fixes the relative positions of the internal organ and a manipulator portion to subject the internal organ to the predetermined procedure, thereby holding the manipulator portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Seiya TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 7614882Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed. Connection targets have edges, respectively, on which conductive portions are formed. The electrical connector serves to electrically connect the conductive portions of connection targets with the edges facing each other. The electrical connector comprises an electrode sheet, a press member and a connection keeper. The electrode sheet comprises an insulation sheet and an electrode pattern formed on the insulation sheet. The press member is made of elastic material distinct from the electrode sheet. The press member is arranged to press the electrode pattern against the conductive portions of the connection targets when the press member is compressed, so that the conductive portions of the connection targets are connected to each other by the electrode pattern. The connection keeper is configured to keep the connection between the conductive portions of the connection targets with the press member compressed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Mitsuo Koguchi, Takuya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Seiya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Ishiyama
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Patent number: 7614884Abstract: For achieving electrical connection by contact with a connection object, a connector includes a body portion including an elastic body. A conductive layer extends along a surface of the body portion and is adapted for contact with the connection object. The conductive layer has a plurality of projections projecting outward.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Takashi Kuwahara, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto
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Publication number: 20090231422Abstract: The invention provides a microscope examination apparatus including a light source; an illumination optical system configured to guide light from the light source to a specimen; an objective lens configured to collimate return light from the specimen, the objective lens being provided in such a manner as to be displaceable at least in a direction intersecting an optical axis of the objective lens; an image-forming lens configured to image the return light from the specimen, which is collimated by the objective lens; an optical detector configured to detect the return light imaged by the image-forming lens; a microscope main body including the image-forming lens and the optical detector; and an objective-lens driving mechanism configured to drive the objective lens in a direction correcting image blur due to a displacement of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroya Fukuyama, Yoshihisa Tanikawa, Tadashi Hirata, Seiya Takahashi
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Publication number: 20090156020Abstract: The present invention provides a connector configured to electrically connect two connection objects. The connector comprises an elastic member having a surface and a conductive film placed on the surface of the elastic member. The conductive film comprises two contact portions to be brought into contact with the connection objects, respectively, and a connect portion connecting the contact portions. Each of the contact portions comprises projections and a drainage arranged, at least in part, between the projections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Naoya Kitajima, Seiya Takahashi, Katsumi Arai
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Publication number: 20090130924Abstract: A contact member which is resistant to contact failure even if the environment of use is bad. A film is affixed to the surface of a long plate-shaped elastic body which is disposed between two to-be-connected objects. A electrically-conducting path which electrically connects between terminal portions of two to-be-connected objects is provided on the surface of the film. A first conductor contact portion which is capable of being brought into contact with the terminal portion of one of two to-be-connected objects is disposed at one end of the electrically-conducting path, and a second conductor contact portion which is capable of being brought into contact with the terminal portion of the other of two to-be-connected objects is disposed at the other end of the electrically-conducting path. A plurality of holes are formed in the first and second conductor contact portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Takashi Kuwahara, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto
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Publication number: 20090075515Abstract: A heat transfer member which is capable of enhancing efficiency of heat dissipation, and a connector including the heat transfer member. On the surface of an elastic body arranged between an LED and a heat sink, a heat conduction metal thin film that transfers heat generated in the LED to the heat sink is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Akira KUWAHARA, Takuya Takahashi, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Hiroshi Endo, Yoshiaki Ishiyama
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Publication number: 20090075498Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed. Connection targets have edges, respectively, on which conductive portions are formed. The electrical connector serves to electrically connect the conductive portions of connection targets with the edges facing each other. The electrical connector comprises an electrode sheet, a press member and a connection keeper. The electrode sheet comprises an insulation sheet and an electrode pattern formed on the insulation sheet. The press member is made of elastic material distinct from the electrode sheet. The press member is arranged to press the electrode pattern against the conductive portions of the connection targets when the press member is compressed, so that the conductive portions of the connection targets are connected to each other by the electrode pattern. The connection keeper is configured to keep the connection between the conductive portions of the connection targets with the press member compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Mitsuo Koguchi, Takuya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Seiya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Ishiyama
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Publication number: 20090075510Abstract: The present invention provides a socket for an element with an element electrode. The socket comprises a base shell, a cover shell and a contact member. The cover shell is engaged with the base shell so that the base shell and the cover shell define a cavity. Each of the base shell and the cover shell is made of a high thermal-conductive material. The contact member comprises an elastic member and a contact electrode provided on the elastic member and are designed and arranged so that the element is mountable on the contact member within the cavity with the element electrode connected to the contact electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Akira Kuwahara, Takuya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto, Seiya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Ishiyama, Hiroshi Endo
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Publication number: 20080293306Abstract: For achieving electrical connection by contact with a connection object, a connector includes a body portion including an elastic body. A conductive layer extends along a surface of the body portion and is adapted for contact with the connection object. The conductive layer has a plurality of projections projecting outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Takashi Kuwahara, Seiya Takahashi, Hiroshi Akimoto
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Publication number: 20080239477Abstract: A suitable clear image is obtained in observation of a specimen exhibiting dynamic motion, for example, during in vivo observation. The invention provides an observation system including an optical apparatus including an objective unit that is positioned close to a specimen; and a stabilizer adhered to the specimen, at least around an observation region of the optical apparatus, to restrain motion of the specimen, wherein a heat-transfer preventing member for preventing transfer of heat between the stabilizer and the specimen is provided on the stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Takeshi MINAMIDE, Yoshihisa TANIKAWA, Seiya TAKAHASHI, Tomoaki SATO
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Publication number: 20080043323Abstract: The invention provides a microscope examination apparatus including a light source; an illumination optical system configured to guide light from the light source to a specimen; an objective lens configured to collimate return light from the specimen, the objective lens being provided in such a manner as to be displaceable at least in a direction intersecting an optical axis of the objective lens; an image-forming lens configured to image the return light from the specimen, which is collimated by the objective lens; an optical detector configured to detect the return light imaged by the image-forming lens; a microscope main body including the image-forming lens and the optical detector; and an objective-lens driving mechanism configured to drive the objective lens in a direction correcting image blur due to a displacement of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroya FUKUYAMA, Yoshihisa TANIKAWA, Tadashi HIRATA, Seiya TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 7323245Abstract: It comprises an electric conduction pattern member (11) which is flexible and plate-shaped, a gel member (13) having the electric conduction pattern member embedded therein, and flexible substrate sheets (15a, 15b) holding the gel member therebetween, the electric conduction pattern member (11) having the function of allowing the gel member (13) to be deformed and displaced by an external bending force, the stress due to the external bending force being dispersed by the gel member (13).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, LimitedInventors: Tomishige Tai, Seiya Takahashi
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Publication number: 20070177256Abstract: The invention provides a microscope examination apparatus including a light source; an illumination optical system configured to guide light from the light source to a specimen; an objective lens configured to collimate return light from the specimen, the objective lens being provided in such a manner as to be displaceable at least in a direction intersecting an optical axis of the objective lens; an image-forming lens configured to image the return light from the specimen, which is collimated by the objective lens; an optical detector configured to detect the return light imaged by the image-forming lens; a microscope main body including the image-forming lens and the optical detector; and an objective-lens driving mechanism configured to drive the objective lens in a direction correcting image blur due to a displacement of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroya Fukuyama, Yoshihisa Tanikawa, Tadashi Hirata, Seiya Takahashi