Patents by Inventor Sumio Noguchi

Sumio Noguchi 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).

  • Publication number: 20230222136
    Abstract: An information providing device includes: a storage that stores: provided information; potential queries expected to be input from a user terminal and each associated with properties; and a correspondence among the properties; and a control unit that is connected to the storage and that: based on the correspondence among the properties, collates each of the properties with the provided information, instead of a query or a potential query that are input from the user terminal, rates the provided information with respect to each of the potential queries to obtain a rating result, and upon receiving the query from the user terminal, includes, to the provided information, the rating result with respect to at least one of the potential queries corresponding to the received query, and outputs, to the user terminal, the provided information including the rating result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: JAM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sumio Noguchi
  • Patent number: 11669536
    Abstract: Provided is an information providing device capable of outputting provided information reflecting user's needs even if the user conducts information search on the basis of a query which is on the basis of an unspecific desire. The information providing device is configured with a computer system and outputs provided information in response to input of a query. The information providing device includes storage means that stores the query being composed of at least one property and provided information, rating means that rates the provided information on the basis of the query, and output means that outputs the provided information rated by the rating means in response to the query inputted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: JAM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sumio Noguchi
  • Patent number: 11292303
    Abstract: A connecting device 1 of a towing vehicle 2 includes a connecting pin 13, a locking arm 22, and an actuator 23. The connecting pin 13 is provided to be rotatable between a connection position where the connecting pin 13 is brought into fitting engagement with a connecting plate 3a of a wheeled platform 3 and a disconnection position where the connecting pin 13 is taken out of the fitting engagement with the connecting plate 3a. The locking arm 22 is driven by the actuator 23 between a locking position where locking arm 22 is locked with the connecting pin 13 such that the connecting pin 13 cannot rotate out of the connection position toward the disconnection position and an unlocking position where the connecting pin 13 is unlocked in the connection position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuya Furuno, Yoshito Otake, Sumio Noguchi, Yasushi Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20190232738
    Abstract: A connecting device 1 of a towing vehicle 2 includes a connecting pin 13, a locking arm 22, and an actuator 23. The connecting pin 13 is provided to be rotatable between a connection position where the connecting pin 13 is brought into fitting engagement with a connecting plate 3a of a wheeled platform 3 and a disconnection position where the connecting pin 13 is taken out of the fitting engagement with the connecting plate 3a. The locking arm 22 is driven by the actuator 23 between a locking position where locking arm 22 is locked with the connecting pin 13 such that the connecting pin 13 cannot rotate out of the connection position toward the disconnection position and an unlocking position where the connecting pin 13 is unlocked in the connection position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Takuya Furuno, Yoshito Otake, Sumio Noguchi, Yasushi Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20190171637
    Abstract: Provided is an information providing device capable of outputting provided information reflecting user's needs even if the user conducts information search on the basis of a query which is on the basis of an unspecific desire. The information providing device is configured with a computer system and outputs provided information in response to input of a query. The information providing device includes storage means that stores the query being composed of at least one property and provided information, rating means that rates the provided information on the basis of the query, and output means that outputs the provided information rated by the rating means in response to the query inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: JAM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sumio Noguchi
  • Patent number: 8950050
    Abstract: A door opening method and device are provided that can reduce the size of the installation location of a robot, as well as achieve a reduction in cycle time. In a dual arm robot, two arms are rotated by each of an shaft S1 and an shaft S2. As a result, a door opening action (Step ST2) is realized by rotation using the shaft S1. Then, a movement to enter an interior side of a door (91) in order to perform a bolt loosening action is realized by rotation using the shaft S1 and shaft S2. The movement in this case is movement such as to face the direction of the door (91). As a result, when moving to a door holding position (Step S26), the dual arm robot is at an attitude facilitating performing a bolt loosening action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Asamizu, Masashi Iwata, Tomohisa Katayama, Gentoku Fujii, Sumio Noguchi
  • Publication number: 20120163948
    Abstract: A door opening method and device are provided that can reduce the size of the installation location of a robot, as well as achieve a reduction in cycle time. In a dual arm robot, two arms are rotated by each of an shaft S1 and an shaft S2. As a result, a door opening action (Step ST2) is realized by rotation using the shaft S1. Then, a movement to enter an interior side of a door (91) in order to perform a bolt loosening action is realized by rotation using the shaft S1 and shaft S2. The movement in this case is movement such as to face the direction of the door (91). As a result, when moving to a door holding position (Step S26), the dual arm robot is at an attitude facilitating performing a bolt loosening action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenichi Asamizu, Masashi Iwata, Tomohisa Katayama, Gentoku Fujii, Sumio Noguchi
  • Patent number: 7845483
    Abstract: A conveying operation method and device that can continue an operation on a workpiece to prevent reduction in production efficiency in conveying a workpiece and performing an operation on the workpiece even if conveyance of the workpiece is stopped during the operation on the workpiece. The workpiece is conveyed by a workpiece conveying device, a movable stand is moved in synchronization with the workpiece conveying device in operation areas along a conveying path, and an operation is performed on the workpiece by an operation device provided on the movable stand. When movement of the workpiece conveying device is stopped, the movable stand stops in synchronization with the workpiece conveying device to continue the operation on the workpiece and complete one cycle operation. When non-normal operation is performed on the workpiece, the workpiece is retracted to a position different from the conveying path while being supported by the movable stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Hideya Yamamuro, Mitsugu Takahashi, Masakazu Adachi
  • Patent number: 7677382
    Abstract: An assembling apparatus and method easily applicable to an existing production line and capable of improving assembling quality and reducing equipment cost. The assembling apparatus performs processing such as part assembling or the like to a processed part which is free-flow conveyed by a processed part conveyor. The processing is performed by a robot which is conveyed in the same direction as the processed part by a robot conveyor having its own motor. The processed part conveyor is provided with a removable pallet for supporting the processed part. The robot conveyor comprises a turntable which mounts and rotationally positions the robot thereon, a pallet support provided on the turntable so that the removed pallet from the processed part conveyor is supported thereon, and a connector for connecting with the processed part conveyor to synchronously convey the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Masakazu Adachi
  • Patent number: 7487698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening member fastening apparatus for positioning and fastening a hexagon head bolt (2) with respect to a nut (7) with an opening (7a). The fastening member fastening apparatus comprises a rotary axle body (1) being rotated by a drive source, a forwardly and backwardly movable socket (3) being connected with a tip end of the rotary axle body (1) and fitting thereon the hexagon head bolt (2), and a guide mechanism (5) having triple claw members (4) which are operated to open and close in accordance with the forward and backward movement of the socket (3). A tip end of the guide mechanism (5) in a closed state is inserted into the opening (7a) of the nut (7) so as to position and fasten the hexagon head bolt (2) with respect to the nut (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Takeshi Katamine, Yoshitaka Koyama
  • Publication number: 20080302636
    Abstract: An assembling apparatus and method easily applicable to an existing production line and capable of improving assembling quality and reducing equipment cost. The assembling apparatus performs processing such as part assembling or the like to a processed part which is free-flow conveyed by a processed part conveyor. The processing is performed by a robot which is conveyed in the same direction as the processed part by a robot conveyor having its own motor. The processed part conveyor is provided with a removable pallet for supporting the processed part. The robot conveyor comprises a turntable which mounts and rotationally positions the robots thereon, a pallet support provided on the turntable so that the removed pallet from the processed part conveyor is supported thereon, and a connector for connecting with the processed part conveyor to synchronously convey the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Masakazu Adachi
  • Publication number: 20080023295
    Abstract: A conveying operation method and device that can continue an operation on a workpiece to prevent reduction in production efficiency in conveying a workpiece and performing a an operation on the workpiece even if conveyance of the workpiece is stopped during the operation on the workpiece. The workpiece is conveyed by a workpiece conveying device, a movable stand is moved in synchronization with the workpiece conveying device in operation areas along a conveying path, and an operation is performed on the workpiece by an operation device provided on the movable stand. When movement of the workpiece conveying device is stopped, the movable stand stops in synchronization with the workpiece conveying device to continue the operation on the workpiece and complete one cycle operation. When non-normal operation is performed on the workpiece, the workpiece is retracted to a position different from the conveying path while being supported by the movable stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Hideya Yamamuro, Mitsugu Takahashi, Masakazu Adachi
  • Publication number: 20070180956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening member fastening apparatus for positioning and fastening a hexagon head bolt (2) with respect to a nut (7) with an opening (7a). The fastening member fastening apparatus comprises a rotary axle body (1) being rotated by a drive source, a forwardly and backwardly movable socket (3) being connected with a tip end of the rotary axle body (1) and fitting thereon the hexagon head bolt (2), and a guide mechanism (5) having triple claw members (4) which are operated to open and close in accordance with the forward and backward movement of the socket (3). A tip end of the guide mechanism (5) in a closed state is inserted into the opening (7a) of the nut (7) so as to position and fasten the hexagon head bolt (2) with respect to the nut (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Takeshi Katamine, Yoshitaka Koyama
  • Patent number: 7134326
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting a motorcycle. A braking force inspecting unit is provided for calculating a braking force from results measured by a torque measuring unit to determine whether the braking force is acceptable or not when a brake is fully applied and the support rollers are rotated by a motor. A speedometer inspecting unit is provided for determining whether a speedometer is acceptable or not from results measured by a rotational speed measuring unit when the support rollers are rendered rotatable and an engine of the motorcycle is operated. A brake system inspecting unit is provided for calculating a change in a vehicle speed of the motorcycle from the results measured by the rotational speed measuring unit and determining whether an ABS and a CBS operate acceptably or not when the engine of the motorcycle is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Fukamachi, Sumio Noguchi, Masahiko Kaneko, Yoshiyuki Asada
  • Patent number: 7104122
    Abstract: This invention is intended to enable performing a vehicle straight-line performance adjustment operation surely in a short time without the need of operator's skill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichiro Kurai, Sumio Noguchi
  • Patent number: 7100290
    Abstract: The invention makes it possible to measure a lateral displacement amount of a vehicle accurately in a short time on a bench testing machine without damaging a vehicle body and tires. Respective rollers 1F, 1R on which respective wheels WF, WR of the vehicle A are placed respectively are made movable in a lateral direction. In a state in which the respective wheels WF, WR are rotating at a predetermined speed, lateral forces (cornering forces) acting on the respective rollers 1F, 1R are detected by respective detectors 3. Then, a yaw angle speed when the vehicle A is brought into a state of steady circular turning is calculated based on the lateral forces acting on the respective rollers 1F, 1R and the lateral displacement amount is calculated from the yaw angle speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kiyonobu Hara, Sumio Noguchi, Kenichiro Kurai
  • Publication number: 20050188753
    Abstract: This invention is intended to enable performing a vehicle straight-line performance adjustment operation surely in a short time without the need of operator's skill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Kenichiro Kurai, Sumio Noguchi
  • Publication number: 20050151415
    Abstract: Support rollers are provided for seating front and rear wheels of a motorcycle thereon. A braking force inspecting means is provided for calculating a braking force from results measured by a torque measuring means to determine whether the braking force is acceptable or not when a brake is fully applied and the support rollers are rotated by a motor. A speedometer inspecting means is provided for determining whether a speedometer is acceptable or not from results measured by a rotational speed measuring means when the support rollers are rendered rotatable and an engine of the motorcycle is operated. A brake system inspecting means is provided for calculating a change in a vehicle speed of the motorcycle from the results measured by the rotational speed measuring means and determining whether an ABS and a CBS operate acceptably or not when the engine of the motorcycle is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Fukamachi, Sumio Noguchi, Masahiko Kaneko, Yoshiyuki Asada
  • Publication number: 20050038866
    Abstract: There are provided a section for communicating with a user terminal, a section for accessing a provision information database, a section for acquiring a search keyword from the user terminal, a section for obtaining provision information from provision information database on the basis of the search keyword, a section for transmitting a detailed keyword collection prepared by aggregating the provision information to the user terminal, a section for obtaining a word as selected from the detailed keyword collection by the user terminal, a section for searching the provision information database with the selected word as a search keyword to obtain corresponding provision information, and a section for transmitting the provision information as obtained to the user terminal as a search result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Sumio Noguchi, Yoshiyuki Abe
  • Publication number: 20040134080
    Abstract: The invention makes it possible to measure a lateral displacement amount of a vehicle accurately in a short time on a bench testing machine without damaging a vehicle body and tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Kiyonobu Hara, Sumio Noguchi, Kenichiro Kurai