Patents by Inventor Takatoshi Matsuo
Takatoshi Matsuo 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: 11892146Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device which comprises: a first housing; a second housing; a support configured to couple the first housing and the second housing such that the first housing is rotatable with respect to the second housing; a spring configured to apply an elastic force to the first housing and the second housing such that one end of the first housing abuts against one end of the second housing; and a connector disposed within the first housing, wherein the first housing, the second housing, the support and the spring function as a clip capable of clamping an object between the one end of the first housing and the one end of the second housing, and wherein the connector is mechanically and electrically attachable to or detachable from a connector of an external energy harvesting module through an opening provided in a side surface of the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyoshige Kojima, Masayoshi Yoshida, Takatoshi Matsuo, Midori Yamaai
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Patent number: 11626835Abstract: An energy harvester, wherein it comprises: a flat plate-like energy harvesting part having a power generation region which generates electric power by utilizing an energy in the external environment and an internal wiring to which the electric power thus generated is supplied; a connector part connectable to an external device; a diode of which anode is electrically connected with the internal wiring; and a flexible wiring sub state on which the diode and a connection part for electrically connecting a cathode of the diode to the connector part are provided, wherein the internal wiring extends from the power generation region to a side edge portion of the energy harvesting part, and at least a portion of the flexible wiring substrate is provided in the side edge portion so as to overlap a portion of the internal wiring.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi Yoshida, Kiyoshige Kojima, Takatoshi Matsuo, Midori Yamaai
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Patent number: 11463039Abstract: Provided is an energy harvester having excellent portability. The energy harvester includes a flat plate-shaped energy harvesting section and a pair of connectors that are electrically conductive. The energy harvesting section includes an electricity generating region that utilizes energy in the external environment to generate electrical power and metal foils. The metal foils extend from the electricity generating region to a peripheral part of the energy harvesting section. The electrical power of the electricity generating region is supplied to the metal foils. The peripheral part includes a pair of holes that expose part of each of the metal foils. Each of the connectors includes a spring, a terminal part that is electrically connected to the spring and is connectable to an external device, and a flat plate part that overlaps with the energy harvesting section. The springs are electrically connected to the metal foils exposed via the holes.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi Yoshida, Kiyoshige Kojima, Yuki Hayashi, Takatoshi Matsuo, Midori Yamaai
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Publication number: 20210270495Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device which comprises: a first housing; a second housing; a support configured to couple the first housing and the second housing such that the first housing is rotatable with respect to the second housing; a spring configured to apply an elastic force to the first housing and the second housing such that one end of the first housing abuts against one end of the second housing; and a connector disposed within the first housing, wherein the first housing, the second housing, the support and the spring function as a clip capable of clamping an object between the one end of the first housing and the one end of the second housing, and wherein the connector is mechanically and electrically attachable to or detachable from a connector of an external energy harvesting module through an opening provided in a side surface of the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyoshige KOJIMA, Masayoshi YOSHIDA, Takatoshi MATSUO, Midori YAMAAI
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Patent number: 11063315Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminating adhesive composition for a laminate, the composition having excellent adhesion between a metal layer and a plastic layer of a laminate, electrolyte solution resistance even after low-temperature aging, and a high retention percentage of the resistance, and allowing no delamination between layers to occur over time; a method for producing the laminating adhesive composition; a laminate using the adhesive; and a secondary battery. The object is achieved by providing a laminating adhesive containing a polyolefin resin (A) and an epoxy compound (B). The polyolefin resin (A) is a polymer in which propylene and 1-butene are the main monomers and has a crystallization peak temperature within the range of 28° C. to 38° C.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: DIC CORPORATIONInventors: Hidemi Nakamura, Takatoshi Matsuo, Tatsuya Kouyama
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Patent number: 11063313Abstract: The invention provides a packaging material that has high formability and that does not undergo a decrease in the adhesion strength between layers and appearance defects such as lifting between layers even after thermal fusion between portions of the sealant layer performed for sealing battery elements and furthermore after a long-term durability test under high temperature and high humidity. The adhesive for the packaging material including, as essential components, a polyol composition (A) and a polyisocyanate composition (B), wherein the polyol composition (A) includes a polyester polyol made from, as essential materials, a polybasic acid or its derivative and a polyhydric alcohol, the polybasic acid or its derivative material is all an aromatic-ring-containing polybasic acid or its derivative, and the polyester polyol has a number-average molecular weight in a range of 3000 to 100000; a battery packaging material, a battery container, and a battery that use the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: DIC CORPORATIONInventors: Seiji Mizuta, Hiroki Kobayashi, Takatoshi Matsuo, Hidemi Nakamura, Takashi Mihara, Tsutomu Kanno, Akio Umino, Hideaki Takei, Tatsuya Kouyama
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Patent number: 10998140Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated from the functional layer in a base plate surface direction. The lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) are disposed on an outer surface of the barrier packaging material (13A, 13B). Gaps between the barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and the lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) are sealed by a lead-out electrode seal (15).Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi Matsuo, Yuki Hayashi, Midori Yamaai
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Patent number: 10923609Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) that is sealed by a seal (14) and encloses a connected body including one or more cells; and lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B). The solar cell module (100) includes a gap between the barrier packaging material and a periphery of the connected body in a base plate surface direction. A filling member (30) is present in at least part of the gap.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi Matsuo, Yuki Hayashi, Midori Yamaai
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Publication number: 20210021231Abstract: An energy harvester, wherein it comprises: a flat plate-like energy harvesting part having a power generation region which generates electric power by utilizing an energy in the external environment and an internal wiring to which the electric power thus generated is supplied; a connector part connectable to an external device; a diode of which anode is electrically connected with the internal wiring; and a flexible wiring sub state on which the diode and a connection part for electrically connecting a cathode of the diode to the connector part are provided, wherein the internal wiring extends from the power generation region to a side edge portion of the energy harvesting part, and at least a portion of the flexible wiring substrate is provided in the side edge portion so as to overlap a portion of the internal wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi YOSHIDA, Kiyoshige KOJIMA, Takatoshi MATSUO, Midori YAMAAI
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Publication number: 20200220491Abstract: Provided is an energy harvester having excellent portability. The energy harvester includes a flat plate-shaped energy harvesting section and a pair of connectors that are electrically conductive. The energy harvesting section includes an electricity generating region that utilizes energy in the external environment to generate electrical power and metal foils. The metal foils extend from the electricity generating region to a peripheral part of the energy harvesting section. The electrical power of the electricity generating region is supplied to the metal foils. The peripheral part includes a pair of holes that expose part of each of the metal foils. Each of the connectors includes a spring, a terminal part that is electrically connected to the spring and is connectable to an external device, and a flat plate part that overlaps with the energy harvesting section. The springs are electrically connected to the metal foils exposed via the holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Masayoshi YOSHIDA, Kiyoshige KOJIMA, Yuki HAYASHI, Takatoshi MATSUO, Midori YAMAAI
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Patent number: 10658536Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated from the functional layer in a base plate surface direction. The barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) includes lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) in an outer surface aligned with the base plate surface direction. These lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) are sealed by an exposing part seal (15). The lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) and the electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated in the base plate surface direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi Matsuo, Yuki Hayashi, Midori Yamaai
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Publication number: 20200106061Abstract: The invention provides a packaging material that has high formability and that does not undergo a decrease in the adhesion strength between layers and appearance defects such as lifting between layers even after thermal fusion between portions of the sealant layer performed for sealing battery elements and furthermore after a long-term durability test under high temperature and high humidity. The adhesive for the packaging material including, as essential components, a polyol composition (A) and a polyisocyanate composition (B), wherein the polyol composition (A) includes a polyester polyol made from, as essential materials, a polybasic acid or its derivative and a polyhydric alcohol, the polybasic acid or its derivative material is all an aromatic-ring-containing polybasic acid or its derivative, and the polyester polyol has a number-average molecular weight in a range of 3000 to 100000; a battery packaging material, a battery container, and a battery that use the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: DIC CorporationInventors: Seiji Mizuta, Hiroki Kobayashi, Takatoshi Matsuo, Hidemi Nakamura, Takashi Mihara, Tsutomu Kanno, Akio Umino, Hideaki Takei, Tatsuya Kouyama
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Publication number: 20200013912Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated from the functional layer in a base plate surface direction. The barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) includes lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) in an outer surface aligned with the base plate surface direction. These lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) are sealed by an exposing part seal (15). The lead-out electrode exposing parts (16A, 16B) and the electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated in the base plate surface direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi MATSUO, Yuki HAYASHI, Midori YAMAAI
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Publication number: 20200006584Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via first and second electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) each include a conductor. The barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) includes at least one seal (14) that extends either or both of the lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) from the solar cell module (100). Gaps between the conductors of the lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) and the barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) at the at least one seal (14) are filled by a cured product of a crosslinkable adhesive composition (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi MATSUO, Midori YAMAAI
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Publication number: 20190270919Abstract: The disclosure relates to a photocurable sealant composition comprising (A) a liquid rubber, (B) a (meth)acryloyl group-containing compound, (C) an aromatic sensitization aid capable of absorbing light having a wavelength of 300 nm or higher, and (D) a photopolymerization initiator. The disclosure also relates to an article selected from the group consisting of a solar cell, a display, an electronic component, a coating material and an adhesive, comprising a cured product of the photocurable sealant composition. The disclosure further relates to an organic solar cell wherein a light blocking member is disposed on a first surface of a first electrode substrate, and a sealant is positioned at least at a light blocking part on a side opposite to the light incident surface side, of the light blocking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiko YOSHIWARA, Kiyoshige KOJIMA, Takatoshi MATSUO
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Publication number: 20190244766Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: one or more cells that are enclosed by a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and that include first and second base plates (3, 7) and a functional layer; and first and second lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) that are respectively connected to electrodes (2, 6) disposed at the sides of the respective base plates (3, 7) via electrical connectors (12A, 12B). The electrical connectors (12A, 12B) are separated from the functional layer in a base plate surface direction. The lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) are disposed on an outer surface of the barrier packaging material (13A, 13B). Gaps between the barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) and the lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B) are sealed by a lead-out electrode seal (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi MATSUO, Yuki HAYASHI, Midori YAMAAI
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Publication number: 20190214512Abstract: A solar cell module (100) includes: a barrier packaging material (13A, 13B) that is sealed by a seal (14) and encloses a connected body including one or more cells; and lead-out electrodes (11A, 11B). The solar cell module (100) includes a gap between the barrier packaging material and a periphery of the connected body in a base plate surface direction. A filling member (30) is present in at least part of the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Takatoshi MATSUO, Yuki HAYASHI, Midori YAMAAI
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Publication number: 20190131595Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminating adhesive composition for a laminate, the composition having excellent adhesion between a metal layer and a plastic layer of a laminate, electrolyte solution resistance even after low-temperature aging, and a high retention percentage of the resistance, and allowing no delamination between layers to occur over time; a method for producing the laminating adhesive composition; a laminate using the adhesive; and a secondary battery. The object is achieved by providing a laminating adhesive containing a polyolefin resin (A) and an epoxy compound (B). The polyolefin resin (A) is a polymer in which propylene and 1-butene are the main monomers and has a crystallization peak temperature within the range of 28° C. to 38° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: DIC CorporationInventors: Hidemi Nakamura, Takatoshi Matsuo, Tatsuya Kouyama
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Publication number: 20180248156Abstract: There are provided a laminating adhesive including, as essential components, an olefin resin (A) having acid groups or acid anhydride groups, a curing agent (B), and a styrene resin (C), wherein a mixing ratio of the styrene resin (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the olefin resin (A) is 0.01 to 1.5 parts by mass; a multilayer film including, as an essential film structure, a laminate obtained by laminating a non-stretched polyolefin film and a metal film to each other with the laminating adhesive; and a secondary battery produced by using the multilayer film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: DIC CorporationInventors: Hidemi Nakamura, Takatoshi Matsuo, Tatsuya Kouyama
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Publication number: 20170327720Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive coating material which realizes excellent adhesive strength and moist-heat resistance at the time of bonding a solar cell sealing material and a base sheet, a polyol composition for the coating material, a cured object of the adhesive coating material, an adhesive sheet obtained by being coated with adhesive coating material, and a solar cell module using the sheet. As a polyol component of the adhesive coating material which forms an adhesive layer b in a back sheet E of the solar cell module illustrated in Figure, a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic resin (I) and unsaturated double bond-containing polyester polyol (II) are used as essential components.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: DIC CORPORATIONInventors: Miho Takeda, Takatoshi Matsuo, Tatsuya Kouyama, Kan Takeuchi, Yasunobu Hirota