Patents by Inventor Takafumi Kuwano

Takafumi Kuwano 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: 20240082983
    Abstract: A polishing head includes a head housing having a first flange part that extends outward from an upper position of a circumferential surface of a cylindrical body and a second flange part that extends outward from a lower position of the circumferential surface, a membrane support ring that is sized to surround an outer circumference of the second flange part and has a third flange part that is formed at an upper end part thereof and located between the first flange part and the second flange part, a membrane that covers a lower end-side opening part of the membrane support ring and holds the wafer with a backing film pasted to a front surface thereof interposed therebetween, a retainer ring formed in a shape to surround an outer circumference of the substrate, and driving means that integrally horizontally rotates the head housing, the membrane support ring, and the retainer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Akio KOMURA, Takafumi KUWANO, Hajime TOMIZAWA
  • Patent number: 6785965
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano
  • Patent number: 6761486
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai, Hideo Ouchi
  • Patent number: 6672770
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai, Hideo Ouchi
  • Publication number: 20030200658
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano
  • Patent number: 6581287
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano
  • Publication number: 20030103705
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai, Hideo Ouchi
  • Patent number: 6524011
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai, Hideo Ouchi
  • Publication number: 20020146185
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai, Hideo Ouchi
  • Patent number: 6422758
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai
  • Publication number: 20020006240
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano
  • Patent number: 6336747
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano
  • Publication number: 20010046339
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai
  • Patent number: 6280096
    Abstract: A bearing unit for vehicle wheel support comprising a shaft having a mounting flange for vehicle wheel or suspension apparatus, a step portion formed on one end portion thereof, a first inner ring raceway directly formed thereon, and a crimped portion formed on the end side of the step portion, and an inner ring fitted onto the step portion and having a second inner ring raceway thereon, the shaft being quench hardened at least at the first inner ring raceway with the crimped portion kept as formed and without quench hardened, and the inner ring being fixed to the shaft by the crimped portion of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroya Miyazaki, Yoshihisa Ohnuki, Takafumi Kuwano, Hiroyuki Sawai
  • Patent number: 6196946
    Abstract: A power roller of a power roller bearing in a half-toroidal type continuously variable transmission is manufactured as follows. In step S1, a work used as material is heated up to a temperature suitable for forging. In step S2, the work is pressed by using a first die set, with its end face being held. In step S3, the work is forged by using a second die set. The work is formed into a work having a curved face corresponding to a traction surface, a hole corresponding to a center hole, and a recess corresponding to a raceway groove. In step S4, the work is punched by using a third die set. In step S5, the work is subjected to a cutting process and a heating process, thereby obtaining the power roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Nobuo Gotou, Takashi Imanishi, Nobuaki Mitamura
  • Patent number: 6113279
    Abstract: A caulked portion is formed by plastic deformation of a cylindrical portion which is formed at the inner end of a shaft member and is reduced in thickness toward the leading end in a diametrical outward direction. The force required to form the caulked portion is reduced, and the caulked portion is less susceptible to damage. Further, the force of the caulked portion for supporting the inner ring is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sawai, Takafumi Kuwano, Yoshifumi Hirano