Patents by Inventor Tadayoshi Tsuchiya

Tadayoshi Tsuchiya 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: 20100095533
    Abstract: A power tool includes an inner housing (50) at least partially housed within and spaced from an outer housing (30). The inner housing supports a tool (102, 302), such as a pair of shear blades, and houses a motor (80) that drives the tool. The outer housing includes a grip (14, 18) to be grasped by a user. At least one vibration insulator (71-75) can be disposed between the inner housing and the outer housing and in a manner such that the vibration insulator(s) is(are) protected by the outer housing. An intake opening (60a, 60b) and exhaust opening (64a, 64b) can be formed in the inner housing and can be shielded by respective portions of an inner surface of the outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuji Takahashi, Sadaharu Oki, Tadayoshi Tsuchiya, Takahiro Kamiya
  • Patent number: 5806374
    Abstract: An operation switch device for use with a lawnmower includes a switch and a first operation member operably movable between an "ON" position and an "OFF" position. A second operation member is mounted on the first operation and is positionable in a first position where the switch is turned on and a second position where the switch is held off when the first operation member is in the "ON" position and the "OFF" position, respectively. A restraining member in a restraining position is operable to prevent the second operation member from moving from the second position to the first position. The restraining member in a releasing position is operable to permit the second operation member to move from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Mizutani, Ariya Noda, Tadayoshi Tsuchiya
  • Patent number: D415400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Mizutani, Norifumi Niwa, Tadayoshi Tsuchiya