Patents by Inventor Takayuki Yokochi

Takayuki Yokochi 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: 12248185
    Abstract: An optical connection structure including first optical fibers, second optical fibers, a first optical connector, and a second optical connector is disclosed. The first optical connector is configured such that each of first distal end portions of the first optical fibers protrudes from a first front end surface to the outside when the first optical connector and the second optical connector are connected to each other. Each of the first distal end portions is inserted into a corresponding second fiber hole of the second optical connector. The second optical connector is configured such that each of second distal end portions of the second optical fibers is moved rearward inside second fiber holes due to each of the first distal end portions respectively inserted into the second fiber holes. The first optical fibers and the second optical fibers are optically coupled to each other inside the second fiber holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD., JAPAN COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORP.
    Inventors: Masaki Omura, Motoyoshi Kimura, Takayuki Yokochi, Shunichi Watanabe, Junji Fukui, Yasuyuki Maekawa, Takayuki Shimazu, Takashi Kondo, Kenichiro Otsuka
  • Publication number: 20250044539
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of optical fibers each of which includes a core portion, a clad portion covering a periphery of the core portion, and a coating portion covering a periphery of the clad portion, and a cable sheath which accommodates the plurality of optical fibers, in which a multi-fiber connector capable of connecting the plurality of optical fibers with 24 or more fibers is arranged at one end of the plurality of optical fibers, and a density of the plurality of optical fibers in the optical fiber cable is 6.5 fibers/mm2 or more and 9.0 fibers/mm2 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Fumiaki SATO, Yuuki SHIMODA, Takayuki SHIMAZU, Takayuki YOKOCHI
  • Publication number: 20240329334
    Abstract: An optical device according to one embodiment includes: a host device having an optical engine and an internal optical connector; and an optical fiber module attached to and detached from the host device. The optical fiber module includes a housing having a first surface exposed in a state of being attached to the host device and a second surface facing an opposite side of the first surface, and at least one first optical connector provided on the first surface. Furthermore, the optical fiber module includes a second optical connector provided on the second surface and capable of being optically connected to the internal optical connector; and first optical fibers optically connecting the first optical connector and the second optical connector to each other, and the number of first optical fibers being the same as the number of internal fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Chuyen NGUYEN, Tetsuya NAKANISHI, Takayuki YOKOCHI
  • Patent number: 12105339
    Abstract: A wiring module includes: a bottom plate; a module having two surfaces facing each other; a plurality of optical fibers, each of which is connected to the module via at least one of the surfaces of the module; and a plurality of reels which are sequentially stacked on an upper surface of the bottom plate, each of the plurality of reels accommodating a bundle of one corresponding optical fiber among the plurality of optical fibers. The module is disposed in a space formed inside the plurality of reels which are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Yokochi, Kenichiro Otsuka, Takayuki Shimazu, Junji Fukui
  • Publication number: 20240319466
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable for air-blown installation includes: a plurality of optical fibers or a plurality of optical fiber ribbons; a cable sheath accommodating the plurality of optical fibers or the plurality of optical fiber ribbons; at least one tensile strength member embedded in the cable sheath; and a connection member connected to end portions of the plurality of optical fibers or end portions of the plurality of optical fiber ribbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Fumiaki SATO, Yuuki SHIMODA, Satoshi OHNUKI, Takayuki YOKOCHI
  • Publication number: 20240319459
    Abstract: An optical fiber module is attached to and detached from a host device having an optical engine and an internal optical connector optically connected to the optical engine. The optical fiber module includes a housing having a first surface exposed in a state of being attached to the host device and a second surface facing the first surface; at least one first optical connector provided on the first surface; and a second optical connector provided on the second surface and capable of being optically connected to the internal optical connector. Furthermore, the optical fiber module includes: a first optical fiber optically connecting the first optical connector and the second optical connector to each other; and a light source module supplying light to the optical engine via the second optical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Chuyen NGUYEN, Tetsuya NAKANISHI, Takayuki YOKOCHI
  • Patent number: 12032214
    Abstract: An optical communication system comprises N server racks, first and second distribution frames, and first and second optical fiber cables. Each of the first and second optical fiber cables has N optical connector groups for racks and an optical connector group for distribution frame including M optical connectors. The closer the number of an optical connector of the M optical connectors is to the last number, the longer a wiring distance from the optical connector group for distribution frame to a corresponding optical connector group of the N optical connector groups for racks in the first optical fiber cable. The closer the number of an optical connector of the M optical connectors is to the last number, the shorter a wiring distance from the optical connector group for distribution frame to a corresponding optical connector group of the N optical connector groups for racks in the second optical fiber cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Yokochi, Kenichiro Otsuka, Takayuki Shimazu
  • Patent number: 11985787
    Abstract: An adapter mounting structure for mounting, on a rack, a plurality of adapters to which optical connectors are connected. The adapter mounting structure includes a first panel including insertion holes through which the plurality of adapters are inserted, the first panel being configured to expose, to a front side of the rack, the plurality of adapters thus inserted and being anchored to the rack, and a second panel disposed to a rear side of the rack relative to the first panel, the second panel being anchored to the first panel and being configured to anchor each of the plurality of adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: JAPAN COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Eisuke Oki, Shinsuke Sato, Takahiro Nakada, Nghia Duong Tuan, Takayuki Yokochi
  • Publication number: 20240141708
    Abstract: A hinge includes: a base portion extending in a first direction; a protruding portion having a projection projecting in the first direction; a spring portion configured to be elastically deformed in the first direction; and an operation portion. The base portion, the protruding portion, the spring portion, and the operation portion are made of a resin and integrally formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Duong Tuan NGHIA, Hisahiko NARUKAWA, Shinsuke SATO, Takayuki YOKOCHI
  • Publication number: 20240126031
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable includes an optical fiber bundle including optical fibers and a protective member having a cylindrical shape and defining an internal space where the optical fiber bundle is accommodated. The optical fiber bundle being a single optical fiber bundle is accommodated in the internal space. The protective member includes a first cylindrical portion having a ring-shaped first cut and a second cylindrical portion having a second cut corresponding to the first cut, the second cylindrical portion being spaced from the first cylindrical portion. An end of a first optical fiber included in the optical fibers is pulled out to outside of the protective member from between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Takayuki SHIMAZU, Takayuki YOKOCHI, Kenichiro OTSUKA
  • Publication number: 20240027696
    Abstract: An optical connection structure including first optical fibers, second optical fibers, a first optical connector, and a second optical connector is disclosed. The first optical connector is configured such that each of first distal end portions of the first optical fibers protrudes from a first front end surface to the outside when the first optical connector and the second optical connector are connected to each other. Each of the first distal end portions is inserted into a corresponding second fiber hole of the second optical connector. The second optical connector is configured such that each of second distal end portions of the second optical fibers is moved rearward inside second fiber holes due to each of the first distal end portions respectively inserted into the second fiber holes. The first optical fibers and the second optical fibers are optically coupled to each other inside the second fiber holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicants: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD., JAPAN COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORP.
    Inventors: Masaki OMURA, Motoyoshi KIMURA, Takayuki YOKOCHI, Shunichi WATANABE, Junji FUKUI, Yasuyuki MAEKAWA, Takayuki SHIMAZU, Takashi KONDO, Kenichiro OTSUKA
  • Patent number: 11864340
    Abstract: A rack for storing electrical equipment includes a columnar frame formed by combining a vertical frame and a horizontal frame and a connecting member attached to the horizontal frame. The horizontal frame has a first portion including the connecting member and a second portion other than the first portion. The connecting member is movably attached to the second portion so that an inside of the rack is opened in the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hisahiko Narukawa, Takayuki Yokochi, Shinsuke Sato
  • Patent number: 11815723
    Abstract: An optical connection structure including first optical fibers, second optical fibers, a first optical connector, and a second optical connector is disclosed. The first optical connector is configured such that each of first distal end portions of the first optical fibers protrudes from a first front end surface to the outside when the first optical connector and the second optical connector are connected to each other. Each of the first distal end portions is inserted into a corresponding second fiber hole of the second optical connector. The second optical connector is configured such that each of second distal end portions of the second optical fibers is moved rearward inside second fiber holes due to each of the first distal end portions respectively inserted into the second fiber holes. The first optical fibers and the second optical fibers are optically coupled to each other inside the second fiber holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD., JAPAN COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORP.
    Inventors: Masaki Omura, Motoyoshi Kimura, Takayuki Yokochi, Shunichi Watanabe, Junji Fukui, Yasuyuki Maekawa, Takayuki Shimazu, Takashi Kondo, Kenichiro Otsuka
  • Publication number: 20230358986
    Abstract: A wiring module includes: a bottom plate; a module having two surfaces facing each other; a plurality of optical fibers, each of which is connected to the module via at least one of the surfaces of the module; and a plurality of reels which are sequentially stacked on an upper surface of the bottom plate, each of the plurality of reels accommodating a bundle of one corresponding optical fiber among the plurality of optical fibers. The module is disposed in a space formed inside the plurality of reels which are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki YOKOCHI, Kenichiro OTSUKA, Takayuki SHIMAZU, Junji FUKUI
  • Patent number: 11809007
    Abstract: An optical component housing box including: a housing; and a bracket attached to a side surface of the housing, the bracket including: a fixing portion fixed to the housing; an attachment portion configured to be screwed into one of a plurality of screw holes opened in support pillars provided on both sides of a rack; and a hinge portion, wherein when attaching the optical component housing box to the rack, after the bracket passes between the support pillars by the hinge portion being closed and the attachment portion falling to a fixing portion side as the housing is moved into the rack from a side opposite to a direction in which the attachment portion is to be screwed to the support pillar, the attachment portion is attached to the support pillar in a state of standing up relative to the fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Kouyama, Takayuki Yokochi
  • Publication number: 20230176307
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable includes a plurality of first optical fiber codes including a trunk optical fiber code and a branch optical fiber code, a second optical fiber code connected to the branch optical fiber code, and a case covering a part of the plurality of first optical fiber codes and a part of the second optical fiber code, where the case includes a first tube portion through which a trunk optical fiber code is passed, a second tube portion adjacent to the first tube portion and through which a branch optical fiber code is passed, and a partition wall partitioning the first tube portion and the second tube portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Takayuki YOKOCHI, Kenichiro OTSUKA, Takayuki SHIMAZU
  • Publication number: 20230176306
    Abstract: An optical fiber cable includes a plurality of optical fiber codes and a trunk section in which the plurality of optical fiber codes are bundled in a cross section honeycomb shape, and each optical fiber code included in the plurality of optical fiber codes is separably connected to at least one of other optical fiber codes adjacent to the optical fiber code in the trunk section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Takayuki YOKOCHI, Kenichiro OTSUKA, Takayuki SHIMAZU
  • Publication number: 20230176299
    Abstract: An optical communication system comprises N server racks, first and second distribution frames, and first and second optical fiber cables. Each of the first and second optical fiber cables has N optical connector groups for racks and an optical connector group for distribution frame including M optical connectors. The closer the number of an optical connector of the M optical connectors is to the last number, the longer a wiring distance from the optical connector group for distribution frame to a corresponding optical connector group of the N optical connector groups for racks in the first optical fiber cable. The closer the number of an optical connector of the M optical connectors is to the last number, the shorter a wiring distance from the optical connector group for distribution frame to a corresponding optical connector group of the N optical connector groups for racks in the second optical fiber cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki YOKOCHI, Kenichiro OTSUKA, Takayuki SHIMAZU
  • Publication number: 20230125413
    Abstract: An optical connection structure including first optical fibers, second optical fibers, a first optical connector, and a second optical connector is disclosed. The first optical connector is configured such that each of first distal end portions of the first optical fibers protrudes from a first front end surface to the outside when the first optical connector and the second optical connector are connected to each other. Each of the first distal end portions is inserted into a corresponding second fiber hole of the second optical connector. The second optical connector is configured such that each of second distal end portions of the second optical fibers is moved rearward inside second fiber holes due to each of the first distal end portions respectively inserted into the second fiber holes. The first optical fibers and the second optical fibers are optically coupled to each other inside the second fiber holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicants: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD., JAPAN COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORP.
    Inventors: Masaki OMURA, Motoyoshi KIMURA, Takayuki YOKOCHI, Shunichi WATANABE, Junji FUKUI, Yasuyuki MAEKAWA, Takayuki SHIMAZU, Takashi KONDO, Kenichiro OTSUKA
  • Publication number: 20220022338
    Abstract: A rack for storing electrical equipment includes a columnar frame formed by combining a vertical frame and a horizontal frame and a connecting member attached to the horizontal frame. The horizontal frame has a first portion including the connecting member and a second portion other than the first portion. The connecting member is movably attached to the second portion so that an inside of the rack is opened in the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hisahiko NARUKAWA, Takayuki YOKOCHI, Shinsuke SATO