Patents by Inventor Shigeru Shinoda

Shigeru Shinoda 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).

  • Patent number: 11983967
    Abstract: A control apparatus (2000) computes a waiting time index value for each of a plurality of gates (20) for entering an area (10). The control apparatus (2000) detects, from among the plurality of gates (20), a first gate (20) and a second gate (20) of which relation between the waiting time index values satisfies a first criterion. Herein, the waiting time index value of the first gate (20) is greater than the waiting time index value of the second gate (20). The control apparatus (2000) causes a terminal (30) associated with the first gate (20) to output priority use information, which allows prioritized use of the second gate (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hirofumi Inoue, Shin Tominaga, Shigeki Shinoda, Yuzo Senda, Shigeru Sekine
  • Patent number: 10190929
    Abstract: Provided are a pressure sensor device and method for making the same. A base member and a pressure sensor chip are joined so that a pressure receiving portion is aligned with a through hole. A pressure introduction unit and the base member are positioned and joined so that through holes thereof are continuous. The pressure introduction unit has a stepped portion in an end portion on an opened end side, and has a protruding portion protruding from the stepped portion to the base member side in an end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eisuke Sato, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino
  • Publication number: 20160076960
    Abstract: Provided are a pressure sensor device and method for making the same. A base member and a pressure sensor chip are joined so that a pressure receiving portion is aligned with a through hole. A pressure introduction unit and the base member are positioned and joined so that through holes thereof are continuous. The pressure introduction unit has a stepped portion in an end portion on an opened end side, and has a protruding portion protruding from the stepped portion to the base member side in an end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eisuke SATO, Shigeru SHINODA, Kimihiro ASHINO
  • Patent number: 9200974
    Abstract: Aspects of a semiconductor pressure sensor device can include a semiconductor substrate having a depressed portion which forms a vacuum reference chamber, a diaphragm disposed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, and strain gauge resistors. The device can further include an aluminum wiring layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, an antireflection film which is a TiN film disposed on the aluminum wiring layer, an adhesion securing and diffusion preventing layer which is a film stack of a Cr film and Pt film disposed on the TiN film, and an Au film stacked on the adhesion securing and diffusion preventing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Matsunami, Katsuyuki Uematsu, Mutsuo Nishikawa, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Publication number: 20150001650
    Abstract: Aspects of a semiconductor pressure sensor device can include a semiconductor substrate having a depressed portion which forms a vacuum reference chamber, a diaphragm disposed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate, and strain gauge resistors. The device can further include an aluminium wiring layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate, an antireflection film which is a TiN film disposed on the aluminium wiring layer, an adhesion securing and diffusion preventing layer which is a film stack of a Cr film and Pt film disposed on the TiN film, and an Au film stacked on the adhesion securing and diffusion preventing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Kazuhiro MATSUNAMI, Katsuyuki UEMATSU, Mutsuo NISHIKAWA, Shigeru SHINODA
  • Patent number: 7772658
    Abstract: A lead frame which is disposed in an outer package is composed of three members. The lead frame is provided with contact electrodes, connector terminals, and conductive interconnections which are connected to the respective connector terminals. The arrangement order of the contact electrodes is such that contact electrodes are connected to the connector terminals, respectively; that is, the arrangement direction of the contact electrodes is the same as that of the connector terminals. On the other hand, the arrangement order of the contact electrodes is such that contact electrodes are connected to the connector terminals, respectively, that is, the arrangement direction of the contact electrodes is opposite to that of the connector terminals. Lead terminals of a resin cell package are connected to the contact electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuyuki Uematsu, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino
  • Patent number: 7412894
    Abstract: A pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor chip containing a diaphragm, piezo-resistors, an amplifying circuit and various kinds of adjusting circuits, and a base member to which the sensor chip is joined, with the diaphragm facing a through hole of the base member. The base member and a metallic member are joined so that their respective through holes communicate with each other. The metallic member is bonded to a resin case, and a signal terminal of the resin case and the pressure sensor chip are electrically connected to form a pressure sensor cell. With an O-ring attached to the metallic member and with the resin case pressed from above, the pressure sensor cell is secured to an enclosure, such as an oil enclosing block. Using a connector having a bending section and a threaded section, the pressure sensor cell can be secured to the connector by bending the bending section over the pressure sensor cell. The threaded section can be screwed into the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino, Kazunori Saito
  • Patent number: 7370536
    Abstract: A pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor cell that includes a sensor chip having a diaphragm with piezo-resistors, an amplifying circuit, and various adjusting circuits, and a base member to which the sensor chip is joined, with the diaphragm facing a through hole of the base member. The base member and a metallic member are joined together with a joining member so that their respective through holes communicate with each other. A protective film or filler covers the joining member between the base member and the metallic pipe member. The metallic pipe member is bonded to a resin case, and a signal terminal of the resin case and the pressure sensor chip are electrically connected together by wire bonding, thus forming a pressure sensor cell. The metallic pipe member protrudes beyond an end face of the resin case to support load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino, Kazunori Saito
  • Publication number: 20080054384
    Abstract: A lead frame which is disposed in an outer package is composed of three members. The lead frame is provided with contact electrodes, connector terminals, and conductive interconnections which are connected to the respective connector terminals. The arrangement order of the contact electrodes is such that contact electrodes are connected to the connector terminals, respectively; that is, the arrangement direction of the contact electrodes is the same as that of the connector terminals. On the other hand, the arrangement order of the contact electrodes is such that contact electrodes are connected to the connector terminals, respectively, that is, the arrangement direction of the contact electrodes is opposite to that of the connector terminals. Lead terminals of a resin cell package are connected to the contact electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC DEVICE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuyuki UEMATSU, Shigeru SHINODA, Kimihiro ASHINO
  • Patent number: 7234358
    Abstract: A pressure detecting apparatus has a pressure detecting device that converts a strain caused by a stress exerted thereto to an electrical signal, and outputs the converted electrical signal. The apparatus has a housing base including a housing recess that houses the pressure detecting device therein, and a connecting material interposed between the pressure detecting device and the housing recess. The connecting material connects the pressure detecting device and the housing recess with a tensile elongation percentage of about 400% or higher. The pressure detecting apparatus facilitates preventing thermal stress from adversely affecting the detection performance thereof, and produces excellent thermal response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazunori Saito, Yuji Ichimura, Kei Yamaguchi, Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Publication number: 20060243054
    Abstract: A pressure detecting apparatus has a pressure detecting device that converts a strain caused by a stress exerted thereto to an electrical signal, and outputs the converted electrical signal. The apparatus has a housing base including a housing recess that houses the pressure detecting device therein, and a connecting material interposed between the pressure detecting device and the housing recess. The connecting material connects the pressure detecting device and the housing recess with a tensile elongation percentage of about 400% or higher. The pressure detecting apparatus facilitates preventing thermal stress from adversely affecting the detection performance thereof, and produces excellent thermal response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Kazunori Saito, Yuji Ichimura, Kei Yamaguchi, Katsumichi Ueyanagl, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Publication number: 20060213276
    Abstract: A pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor cell that includes a sensor chip having a diaphragm with piezo-resistors, an amplifying circuit, and various adjusting circuits, and a base member to which the sensor chip is joined, with the diaphragm facing a through hole of the base member. The base member and a metallic member are joined together with a joining member so that their respective through holes communicate with each other. A protective film or filler covers the joining member between the base member and the metallic pipe member. The metallic pipe member is bonded to a resin case, and a signal terminal of the resin case and the pressure sensor chip are electrically connected together by wire bonding, thus forming a pressure sensor cell. The metallic pipe member protrudes beyond an end face of the resin case to support load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC DEVICE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino, Kazunori Saito
  • Patent number: 7004035
    Abstract: A physical value detecting apparatus includes a housing having a concave portion; a physical value detecting device housed in the concave portion and having a substantially rectangular shape for converting a physical value into an electric signal and outputting the electric signal; a device for taking out a signal from the physical value detecting device; an adhesive member for adhering the physical value detecting device to the concave portion; and a positioning device provided on an inner wall of the concave portion for positioning the physical value detecting device. The concave portion supports the physical value detecting device at a bottom thereof via the adhesive member without contacting corner parts of the physical value detecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazunori Saito, Kimihiro Ashino, Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Publication number: 20050087020
    Abstract: A pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor chip containing a diaphragm, piezo-resistors, an amplifying circuit and various kinds of adjusting circuits, and a base member to which the sensor chip is joined, with the diaphragm facing a through hole of the base member. The base member and a metallic member are joined so that their respective through holes communicate with each other. The metallic member is bonded to a resin case, and a signal terminal of the resin case and the pressure sensor chip are electrically connected to form a pressure sensor cell. With an O-ring attached to the metallic member and with the resin case pressed from above, the pressure sensor cell is secured to an enclosure, such as an oil enclosing block. Using a connector having a bending section and a threaded section, the pressure sensor cell can be secured to the connector by bending the bending section over the pressure sensor cell. The threaded section can be screwed into the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda, Kimihiro Ashino, Kazunori Saito
  • Publication number: 20050016289
    Abstract: A physical value detecting apparatus includes a housing having a concave portion; a physical value detecting device housed in the concave portion and having a substantially rectangular shape for converting a physical value into an electric signal and outputting the electric signal; a device for taking out a signal from the physical value detecting device; an adhesive member for adhering the physical value detecting device to the concave portion; and a positioning device provided on an inner wall of the concave portion for positioning the physical value detecting device. The concave portion supports the physical value detecting device at a bottom thereof via the adhesive member without contacting corner parts of the physical value detecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Kazunori Saito, Kimihiro Ashino, Katsumichi Ueyanagi, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Patent number: 5284896
    Abstract: Rubber compositions of a selected base rubber and a specified paraffin was containing 50% or more of a normal paraffin and having a carbon area ratio of less than 4.0 as determined by gas chromatography within a carbon number range of from 23 to 42. The ratio is derived by counting a first paraffin content which is defined by the paraffin of maximum content in the wax and a second paraffin content which is defined by the paraffin of minimum content in the wax and thereafter dividing the first paraffin content by the second paraffin content. The composition is highly stable in initial tack with less dependence on temperature before curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Shimada, Shigeru Shinoda, Kazuhiro Yamada
  • Patent number: 5268402
    Abstract: A rubber composition for use in steel-belted automobile tires containing specified amounts of a partial condensate of hexaethylolmelamine pentamethylether, a cresol resin, sulfur and a cobalt resin of an organic acid, thereby exhibiting improved adhesion to metal in warm water after vulcanization and increased extension on break after aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayoshi Daio, Shigeru Shinoda, Hideki Ishida
  • Patent number: 5266620
    Abstract: A rubber composition for the manufacture of automotive vehicle tires suitably as a bead filler therefor. The composition comprises specified proportions of carbonblack, a modified novolak phenolic resin, hexamethylenetetramine and a polymeric cardanol based on a starting rubber component such that the resulting rubber composition has a relatively low rigidity prior to vulcanization and a relatively high dynamic modulus after vulcanization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Shinoda, Masayoshi Daio, Hideki Ishida, Tetsuji Kawazura
  • Patent number: 5206283
    Abstract: Rubber compositions for use in tire treads are disclosed. One or more selected styrene-butadiene rubbers of specified glass transition temperatures are blended with a selected type of carbon black of specified physical characteristics. The composition is highly stable in runnability on dry, wet and snowy roads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kinya Kawakami, Takao Muraki, Shigeru Shinoda
  • Patent number: 5196464
    Abstract: A rubber composition for steel-belted automobile tires containing selected amounts of partial condensates of hexamethylolmelamine pentamethylether, cresol resin, sulfur and cobalt salts of organic acid, to improve its warm water to steel cords in the tire and increased tensile strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Shinoda, Masayoshi Daio