Patents by Inventor Takashi Nakano
Takashi Nakano 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).
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Patent number: 12043107Abstract: A vehicle fender air intake assembly for a vehicle can include a central baffle configured to be mounted to a body structure of the vehicle, a central shutter mounted on the central baffle, a lower baffle configured to be mounted to the body structure, a lower shutter mounted on the lower baffle, and an upper baffle including a first side and a second side that opposes the first side. The upper baffle can terminate at the first side and the second side. The first side can include a first opening in fluid communication with the central baffle, and the second side can include a second opening in fluid communication with the central baffle.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Stephen J. Marshall, Steve Faria, Patrick J. Ellison, Taiga Marukawa, Takashi Nakano, Akira Futatsuhashi, Keiichiro Tsuji
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Patent number: 12043877Abstract: A steel sheet includes a sheet thickness center part and a first surface layer softened part and a second surface layer softened part respectively arranged at two sides of the sheet thickness center part, wherein the first surface layer softened part and second surface layer softened part have 10 ?m or more average thicknesses and have average Vickers hardnesses of 0.90 times or less of the average Vickers hardness of a sheet thickness ½ position, and the first surface layer softened part has an average Vickers hardness of 1.05 times or more the average Vickers hardness of the second surface layer softened part.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: NIPPON STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Katsuya Nakano, Yuji Sakiyama, Takashi Yasutomi, Yoshiaki Honda, Masahiro Nakata
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Publication number: 20240227556Abstract: For a vehicle interior compartment defined by a vehicle floor, opposing sidewalls, a forward end and a rearward end, and a vehicle ceiling covering at least part of the compartment, an end zone overhead display structure includes bulkhead forming attachment elements coupled to a roof strut spanning from sidewall to sidewall of the vehicle roof. The display structure includes an open box-like upper bracket and an open box-like lower bracket coupled together with the roof strut interposed to provide an assembly that reduces unwanted motion, rotation or vibration of the display assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Kohei INOUE, Patrick J. ELLISON, Taiga MARUKAWA, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Akira FUTATSUHASHI, Takashi NAKANO, Jagpaul S. PANDHER, Tsuyoshi HIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20240131929Abstract: For a vehicle interior compartment defined by a vehicle floor, opposing sidewalls, a forward end and a rearward end, and a vehicle ceiling covering at least part of the compartment, an end zone overhead display structure includes bulkhead forming attachment elements coupled to a roof strut spanning from sidewall to sidewall of the vehicle roof. The display structure includes an open box-like upper bracket and an open box-like lower bracket coupled together with the roof strut interposed to provide an assembly that reduces unwanted motion, rotation or vibration of the display assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Kohei INOUE, Patrick J. ELLISON, Taiga MARUKAWA, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Akira FUTATSUHASHI, Takashi NAKANO, Jagpaul S. PANDHER, Tsuyoshi HIGUCHI
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Patent number: 11961686Abstract: An irreversible power switch which is operational from the outside after lamination of laminated communication device and the like, includes a substrate, electrodes disposed on the substrate, a brittle member disposed so as to face the electrodes and apart from the electrodes and a conductive adhesive portion disposed on the brittle member at a side to face the electrodes thereof. The electrodes and the conductive adhesive portion are irreversibly and electrically bonded by brittle fracture of the brittle member under the external pressing force in the thickness direction of the laminated communication device.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Kanda Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haruki Tamamizu, Takashi Nakano, Tadayoshi Kikuchi, Misaki Doi
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Patent number: 11922649Abstract: It provides the measurement data of each portion of the target object with a high accuracy. The measurement data calculation apparatus 1020 includes an obtaining unit 1024A, an extraction unit 1024B, a conversion unit 1024C, and a calculation unit 1024D. The obtaining unit 1024A obtains the image data in which the target object is photographed and the full length data of the target object. The extraction unit 1024B extracts the shape data indicating the shape of the target object from the image data. The conversion unit 1024C converts and silhouettes the shape data based on the full length data. The calculation unit 1024D uses the shape data converted by the conversion unit 1024C to calculate the measurement data of each portion of the target object.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Arithmer Inc.Inventors: Daisuke Sato, Hiroki Yato, Chikashi Arita, Yoshihisa Ishibashi, Takashi Nakano, Ryosuke Sasaki, Ryosuke Tajima, Yoshihiro Ohta
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Publication number: 20240067597Abstract: [Problem] To provide an internal donor component capable of producing, with high productivity, a propylene polymer having extremely high stereoregularity when used mainly as a solid titanium catalyst component. [Solution] A polyol ester compound having a specific polycyclic structure represented by formula (1). This ester compound is characterized in that sites including a C-R3 structure and a C-R4 structure satisfy a specific relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Takaaki YANO, Wataru YAMADA, Shotaro TAKANO, Takashi KIMURA, Makoto ISOGAI, Takashi NAKANO, Sunil Krzysztof MOORTHI
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Publication number: 20240067764Abstract: A solid titanium catalyst component (I) for olefin polymer production contains titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic multiple-ester-group-containing compound (a) represented by the formula (1). Preferably, a propylene polymer that is obtained by the olefin polymerization method and has specific thermal properties as determined primarily by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Takashi KIMURA, Makoto ISOGAI, Yasushi NAKAYAMA, Kenji MICHIUE, Takashi JINNAI, Wataru YAMADA, Shotaro TAKANO, Hiroshi TERAO, Takaaki YANO, Yoshiyuki TOTANI, Sunil Krzysztof MOORTHI, Takashi NAKANO
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Publication number: 20240067763Abstract: The solid titanium catalyst component (I) of the present invention contains titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic multiple-ester-group-containing compound (a) represented by the following formula (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Takashi KIMURA, Makoto ISOGAI, Yasushi NAKAYAMA, Kenji MICHIUE, Takashi JINNAI, Wataru YAMADA, Shotaro TAKANO, Hiroshi TERAO, Takaaki YANO, Yoshiyuki TOTANI, Sunil Krzysztof MOORTHI, Takashi NAKANO
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Patent number: 11888217Abstract: An arrangement of antennas on a roof of a vehicle is described to minimize radio wave interference. The roof includes an outer panel, a first structural component extending in a lateral direction across the roof, and a second structural component extending in the lateral direction across the roof. The first structural component is closer to a rear edge of the roof than the second structural component. The roof also includes an antenna configuration attached to the roof. The antenna configuration includes a first set of antennas mounted to the first structural component and a second set of antennas mounted to the second structural component. The first set of antennas are spaced apart from the rear edge of the roof by a first distance. The second set of antennas are spaced apart from the edge of the roof by a second distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kohei Inoue, Patrick J. Ellison, Taiga Marukawa, Kosaku Tomozawa, Takashi Nakano, Akira Futatsuhashi, Jagpaul S. Pandher, Tsuyoshi Higuchi
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Patent number: 11885445Abstract: A duct system for an air intake system for a vehicle, the duct system including a first duct having a first duct wall that defines a first duct opening and forms a conduit configured for conveying fluid through the first duct opening in an axial direction of the first duct opening, and a rim fixed with the first duct wall and extending from the first duct in the axial direction of the first duct opening, and disposed around the first duct opening, with a first rim portion and a second rim portion disposed along opposite sides of the first duct opening in a lateral direction of the first duct opening perpendicular to the axial direction of the first duct opening. The duct system also includes a second duct including a second duct wall that defines a second duct opening in fluid communication with the first duct opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Stephen James Marshall, Steve Faria, Taiga Marukawa, Patrick J. Ellison, Takashi Nakano, Akira Futatsuhashi, Keiichiro Tsuji
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Publication number: 20240025838Abstract: The ester compound of the present invention is represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 to R24 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, or a hetero atom-containing hydrocarbon group; R1 to R10, R23, and R24 may be bonded to one another to form a ring or may form a multiple bond at which adjacent substituents are directly bonded; R11 to R24 may be bonded to one another to form a ring, or adjacent substituents may be bonded to one another to form a multiple bond; at least one set in R1 to R24 is bonded to one another to form a ring structure; n2 to n5 each independently represent an integer of 0 to 2; n1 and n6 each independently represent an integer of 0 or 1; and L1 and L2 are each independently a hydrocarbon group or a hetero atom-containing hydrocarbon group.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Wataru YAMADA, Takaaki YANO, Shotaro TAKANO, Takashi KIMURA, Makoto ISOGAI, Takashi NAKANO, Sunil Krzysztof MOORTHI
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Publication number: 20240026800Abstract: A monitoring device for a rotary machine is a monitoring device for monitoring a clearance of a rotary machine including a casing for housing a rotating part and a stationary part, including: at least one position sensor disposed outside the casing and configured to detect a relative position of the casing to the rotating part in a radial direction; and an estimation unit configured to obtain an estimated value of an internal clearance between the rotating part and the stationary part in the casing, based on a measured value detected by the at least one position sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Makoto KONDO, Takehiko YAMAGUCHI, Katsuhisa HAMADA, Takashi NAKANO
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Publication number: 20230415833Abstract: An autonomous vehicle and related method include, at each corner of the vehicle, a module including a cast frame configured to mount on a corner component of the autonomous vehicle, and an applique connected directly to the cast frame, wherein the applique covers at least part of the cast frame and defines a portion of an outside surface of the autonomous vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Taiga MARUKAWA, Gilberto LARRACHE-IRIZARRY, Douglas M. DAFLER, Patrick J. ELLISON, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Keiichiro TSUJI, Takashi NAKANO, Anthony John LEANZA
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Publication number: 20230415667Abstract: An autonomous vehicle and related method include, at each corner of the vehicle, a sensor module including a cast frame configured to mount on a corner component of the vehicle, and a plurality of sensors mounted on the cast frame. The plurality of sensors are configured to sense an environment around the autonomous vehicle and to communicate data about the environment to a navigation system of the autonomous vehicle for navigating the autonomous vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Taiga MARUKAWA, Gilberto LARRACHE-IRIZARRY, Douglas M. DAFLER, Patrick J. ELLISON, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Keiichiro TSUJI, Takashi NAKANO, Anthony John LEANZA
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Publication number: 20230406225Abstract: An overhead display system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a central strut channel extending across the vehicle ceiling, and front and rear arches also extending across the vehicle ceiling in spaced relation to the central strut channel and in generally parallel relationship thereto. A central bracket has an upward channel attached to the central strut channel and angled surfaces and horizontal surfaces emanating forward and rearward from the central channel. The horizontal surfaces attach to the front strut or the rear strut respectively to provide anchoring stability to the central bracket. Matingly received in the central upward channel is a central fixture which is attached to a display housing at both the front and rear sections. The resulting upside down T-shaped structure provides stability and vibration management to the overhead display mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Kohei INOUE, Patrick J. ELLISON, Taiga MARUKAWA, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Takashi NAKANO, Akira FUTATSUHASHI, Jagpaul S. PANDHER, Tsuyoshi HIGUCHI
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Patent number: 11807193Abstract: A module support system for a vehicle including exterior paneling defining an interior and exterior of the vehicle, and a frame disposed in the interior of the vehicle, the module support system including a first casting mounted on the frame, where the first casting extends outward from the frame, through the exterior paneling, to the exterior of the vehicle such that the first casting includes an interior portion disposed within the interior of the vehicle and mounted on the frame, and an exterior portion extending outward from the exterior of the vehicle. The module support system includes a first electronic device supported on the exterior portion of the first casting, and a cover fixed with the exterior portion of the first casting such that the cover is disposed over the first electronic device and the exterior portion of the first casting with respect to an external environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taiga Marukawa, Gilberto Larrache-Irizarry, Douglas M. Dafler, Patrick J. Ellison, Kosaku Tomozawa, Keiichiro Tsuji, Anthony John Leanza, Takashi Nakano
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Patent number: 11794821Abstract: A vehicle fender assembly includes a fender including a body having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The body defines a body opening. A stiffener is mounted to the body inner surface and is located at the body opening. The stiffener includes stiffener holes sized to receive associated fasteners. A charge port assembly includes a bracket mounted to the stiffener. The bracket includes bracket holes sized to receive the associated fasteners. The bracket holes are over-sized relative to the associated fasteners to allow for positional movement of the charge port assembly on the associated fasteners relative to the body opening. The stiffener includes at least one stiffener locating feature and the bracket includes at least one bracket locating feature adapted to mate with the at least one stiffener feature to ensure proper placement of the bracket on the stiffener relative to the body opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Stephen James Marshall, Steve Faria, Daniel R. Muller, Patrick J. Ellison, Taiga Marukawa, Takashi Nakano, Akira Futatsuhashi, Keiichiro Tsuji
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Publication number: 20230313579Abstract: A hood for a vehicle is movable between an open position and a closed position for covering a vehicle compartment. The hood includes a hood body having an exterior facing surface and an interior facing surface. A first bracket attached to the interior facing surface of the hood body includes a bottom end having a downward opening slot a rotatable hinge attached to the vehicle in the vehicle compartment for moving the hood body between the open position and the closed position. A second bracket is attached to the vehicle in the vehicle compartment. The second bracket is attached to a distal end of the rotatable hinge and includes a weld stud extending laterally from a side of the second bracket. The first bracket is seated on the weld stud during installation of the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Steven C. HEINRICHS, Patrick J. ELLISON, Taiga MARUKAWA, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Akira FUTATSUHASHI, Gilberto LARRACHE-IRIZARRY, Stephen D ROSENKRANTZ, Keiichiro TSUJI, Takashi NAKANO
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Publication number: 20230307823Abstract: An arrangement of antennas on a roof of a vehicle is described to minimize radio wave interference. The roof includes an outer panel, a first structural component extending in a lateral direction across the roof, and a second structural component extending in the lateral direction across the roof. The first structural component is closer to a rear edge of the roof than the second structural component. The roof also includes an antenna configuration attached to the roof. The antenna configuration includes a first set of antennas mounted to the first structural component and a second set of antennas mounted to the second structural component. The first set of antennas are spaced apart from the rear edge of the roof by a first distance. The second set of antennas are spaced apart from the edge of the roof by a second distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Kohei INOUE, Patrick J. ELLISON, Taiga MARUKAWA, Kosaku TOMOZAWA, Takashi NAKANO, Akira FUTATSUHASHI, Jagpaul S. PANDHER, Tsuyoshi HIGUCHI