Patents by Inventor Shuichi Kotaki

Shuichi Kotaki 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).

  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: 5584710
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of flexible convoluted metal contact strips connectable to external circuits. Switch arms connected to external circuits in a portable unit have a conductive contact area for selectively engaging the contact strips, thereby connecting the base unit and portable unit. A cover on the connector body rotates under pressure from the switch arm to direct excess force from the switch arm around the connector. The range of rotation of the cover is limited under contact of a plurality of stoppers by contact between the cover and a fixed plate. In this manner, excess force from the switch arm is never applies directly to the connector body or underlying connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Koshikawa, Shuichi Kotaki, Takeshi Konno