Patents by Inventor Takaya Kusabe

Takaya Kusabe 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).

  • Patent number: 8305001
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode driver circuit includes: a first-rectifier circuit to output a first-rectified voltage; a transformer including primary and secondary coils and an auxiliary coil inductively coupled to the primary or secondary coils, the primary coil being applied with the first-rectified voltage; a transistor connected in series to the primary coil; a second-rectifier circuit to output a second-rectified voltage obtained by rectifying a voltage generated in the auxiliary coil; a capacitor to be charged with the second-rectified voltage; and a control circuit to control on and off of the transistor based on a charging voltage of the capacitor so that the charging voltage becomes equal to a predetermined voltage, the secondary coil outputting a voltage that varies with a frequency corresponding to a frequency of the first-rectified voltage and that corresponds to a turns ratio between the primary and secondary coils, as a voltage for driving a light-emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignees: Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, Sanyo Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumio Horiuchi, Toru Imaizumi, Takaya Kusabe
  • Patent number: 8283681
    Abstract: A lighting device including a metal substrate to prevent temperature rise of LED chip is offered. The lighting device includes the metal substrate, an anode or cathode electrode of the LED chip disposed on the metal substrate, brazing materials connecting the LED chip and the metal substrate, and a groove formed in the anode or cathode electrode. Forming the groove can prevent an occurrence of a crack in the brazing materials. Also, a lighting device includes the metal substrate, an anode and cathode electrode of the LED chip disposed on the metal substrate and brazing materials connecting the LED chip and the metal substrate. Further, a slit is formed in the metal substrate between the anode and cathode electrode. Forming the slit in the metal substrate can prevent an occurrence of a crack in the brazing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignees: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Noriaki Sakamoto, Naoki Tanahashi, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Takaya Kusabe, Masahiko Mizutani, Hideki Mizuhara, Yoshinari Sakuma
  • Patent number: 8183090
    Abstract: To reduce connection defects between a circuit substrate provided on a core substrate and a circuit to be mounted thereon, thereby improving reliability as a multilayered device mounting substrate. The device mounting substrate includes: a first circuit substrate composed of a substrate, an insulating layer formed on this substrate, and a first conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on this insulating layer; and a second circuit substrate mounted on the first circuit substrate, being composed of a base, a second conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the bottom of the base, and a third conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the top of the base. Here, the first and second circuit substrates are bonded by pressure so that the first and second conductive parts are laminated and embedded together into the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mayumi Nakasato, Hideki Mizuhara, Takaya Kusabe, Sadamichi Takakusaki
  • Publication number: 20110241025
    Abstract: A lighting device including a metal substrate to prevent temperature rise of LED chip is offered. The lighting device includes the metal substrate, an anode or cathode electrode of the LED chip disposed on the metal substrate, brazing materials connecting the LED chip and the metal substrate, and a groove formed in the anode or cathode electrode. Forming the groove can prevent an occurrence of a crack in the brazing materials. Also, a lighting device includes the metal substrate, an anode and cathode electrode of the LED chip disposed on the metal substrate and brazing materials connecting the LED chip and the metal substrate. Further, a slit is formed in the metal substrate between the anode and cathode electrode. Forming the slit in the metal substrate can prevent an occurrence of a crack in the brazing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicants: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., SANYO SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriaki SAKAMOTO, Naoki Tanahashi, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Takaya Kusabe, Masahiko Mizutani, Hideki Mizuhara, Yoshinari Sakuma
  • Publication number: 20110025225
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode driver circuit includes: a first-rectifier circuit to output a first-rectified voltage; a transformer including primary and secondary coils and an auxiliary coil inductively coupled to the primary or secondary coils, the primary coil being applied with the first-rectified voltage; a transistor connected in series to the primary coil; a second-rectifier circuit to output a second-rectified voltage obtained by rectifying a voltage generated in the auxiliary coil; a capacitor to be charged with the second-rectified voltage; and a control circuit to control on and off of the transistor based on a charging voltage of the capacitor so that the charging voltage becomes equal to a predetermined voltage, the secondary coil outputting a voltage that varies with a frequency corresponding to a frequency of the first-rectified voltage and that corresponds to a turns ratio between the primary and secondary coils, as a voltage for driving a light-emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Sanyo Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumio Horiuchi, Toru Imaizumi, Takaya Kusabe
  • Patent number: 7851921
    Abstract: To reduce connection defects between a circuit substrate provided on a core substrate and a circuit to be mounted thereon, thereby improving reliability as a multilayered device mounting substrate. The device mounting substrate includes: a first circuit substrate composed of a substrate, an insulating layer formed on this substrate, and a first conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on this insulating layer; and a second circuit substrate mounted on the first circuit substrate, being composed of a base, a second conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the bottom of the base, and a third conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the top of the base. Here, the first and second circuit substrates are bonded by pressure so that the first and second conductive parts are laminated and embedded together into the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mayumi Nakasato, Hideki Mizuhara, Takaya Kusabe, Sadamichi Takakusaki
  • Publication number: 20100299920
    Abstract: To reduce connection defects between a circuit substrate provided on a core substrate and a circuit to be mounted thereon, thereby improving reliability as a multilayered device mounting substrate. The device mounting substrate includes: a first circuit substrate composed of a substrate, an insulating layer formed on this substrate, and a first conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on this insulating layer; and a second circuit substrate mounted on the first circuit substrate, being composed of a base, a second conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the bottom of the base, and a third conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the top of the base. Here, the first and second circuit substrates are bonded by pressure so that the first and second conductive parts are laminated and embedded together into the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mayumi Nakasato, Hideki Mizuhara, Takaya Kusabe, Sadamichi Takakusaki
  • Patent number: 7714232
    Abstract: Provided are a hybrid integrated circuit device in which fine patterns can be formed while current-carrying capacitances are ensured, and a method of manufacturing the same. The hybrid integrated circuit device of the present invention includes conductive patterns formed on a front surface of a circuit substrate and circuit elements electrically connected respectively to the conductive patterns. The conductive patterns include a first conductive pattern and a second conductive pattern formed more thickly than the first conductive pattern. The second conductive pattern includes a protruding portion protruding in a thickness direction thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yusuke Igarashi, Sadamichi Takakusaki, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe
  • Publication number: 20090090928
    Abstract: Provided are: a light emitting module capable of ensuring a high heat-dissipating property and mountable in any of sets in various shapes; and a method for manufacturing the light emitting module. The light emitting module mainly includes: a metal substrate; an insulating layer covering the upper surface of the metal substrate; a conductive pattern formed on the upper surface of the insulating layer; and a light emitting element fixedly attached to the upper surface of the metal substrate and electrically connected to the conductive pattern. Furthermore, a groove is formed in the metal substrate, and then the metal substrate is bent. Thus, a bent portion is formed in the metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicants: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd., SANYO Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haruhiko MORI, Takaya Kusabe, Tatsuya Motoike
  • Publication number: 20080123299
    Abstract: A circuit device exhibiting excellent heat radiation properties and a manufacturing method thereof are hereby provided. A circuit device comprises a circuit board, an insulating layer formed on the circuit board, a conductive pattern formed on the insulating layer, a circuit element electrically connected to the conductive pattern, wherein a protrusion partially extending and being buried in the insulating layer is provided on the circuit board. Accordingly, heat generated inside the device can be efficiently discharged to the exterior via the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Sadamichi Takakusaki, Yusuke Igarashi, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe
  • Publication number: 20080106875
    Abstract: Provided are a hybrid integrated circuit device in which fine patterns can be formed while current-carrying capacitances are ensured, and a method of manufacturing the same. The hybrid integrated circuit device of the present invention includes conductive patterns formed on a front surface of a circuit substrate and circuit elements electrically connected respectively to the conductive patterns. The conductive patterns include a first conductive pattern and a second conductive pattern formed more thickly than the first conductive pattern. The second conductive pattern includes a protruding portion protruding in a thickness direction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Yusuke Igarashi, Sadamichi Takakusaki, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe
  • Publication number: 20080023841
    Abstract: To reduce connection defects between a circuit substrate provided on a core substrate and a circuit to be mounted thereon, thereby improving reliability as a multilayered device mounting substrate. The device mounting substrate includes: a first circuit substrate composed of a substrate, an insulating layer formed on this substrate, and a first conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on this insulating layer; and a second circuit substrate mounted on the first circuit substrate, being composed of a base, a second conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the bottom of the base, and a third conductive layer (including conductive parts) formed on the top of the base. Here, the first and second circuit substrates are bonded by pressure so that the first and second conductive parts are laminated and embedded together into the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mayumi Nakasato, Hideki Mizuhara, Takaya Kusabe, Sadamichi Takakusaki
  • Patent number: 7163841
    Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a highly reliable circuit device realizing a smaller, thinner and lighter configuration. In the method of manufacturing a circuit device according to the invention, a resin sealed body is separated from a supporting substrate, after the resin sealed body containing a circuit device is formed on a top surface of the supporting substrate. Therefore, manufacture of a circuit device having no substrate becomes possible and it realizes a thinner and lighter circuit device with improved heat dissipation. Moreover, since sealing with a sealing resin can be performed on the supporting substrate, warps, caused by the differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the sealing resin and conductive patterns and between the sealing resin and circuit components, can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sadamichi Takakusaki, Yusuke Igarashi, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe
  • Publication number: 20060024862
    Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a highly reliable circuit device realizing a smaller, thinner and lighter configuration. In the method of manufacturing a circuit device according to the invention, a resin sealed body is separated from a supporting substrate, after the resin sealed body containing a circuit device is formed on a top surface of the supporting substrate. Therefore, manufacture of a circuit device having no substrate becomes possible and it realizes a thinner and lighter circuit device with improved heat dissipation. Moreover, since sealing with a sealing resin can be performed on the supporting substrate, warps, caused by the differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the sealing resin and conductive patterns and between the sealing resin and circuit components, can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Sadamichi Takakusaki, Yusuke Igarashi, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe
  • Publication number: 20050263482
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a circuit device of the present invention, protruding portions protruding upward are formed in part of a conductive pattern formed on the front surface of a circuit substrate. Next, the front surface of the circuit substrate including the protruding portions is coated with coating resin. Subsequently, the coating resin is etched so that the top surfaces of the protruding portions are exposed. Then, the fixation and electrical connection of circuit elements are performed. Finally, an electric circuit formed on the front surface is sealed, whereby a hybrid integrated circuit device is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Sadamichi Takakusaki, Motoichi Nezu, Takaya Kusabe