Patents by Inventor Taku Yamada
Taku Yamada 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: 10788613Abstract: A planar lighting device according to an embodiment includes a light guide plate and a reflecting member. The light guide plate has an incident surface that receives light output from a light source and an output surface that outputs the light received by the incident surface. The reflecting member faces an end surface opposite to the incident surface of the light guide plate and reflects light leaking from the end surface. A plurality of first prisms are formed on an opposite surface opposite to the output surface-of the light guide plate to be away from the output surface stepwise from the incident surface to the end surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: MINEBEA MITSUMI INC.Inventors: Taku Yamada, Koji Sakai, Kenta Oishi
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Patent number: 10703696Abstract: The method for isomerizing an organic compound comprises a step of selecting an alumina so that the acid amount calculated from the amount of ammonia desorbed at a desorption temperature of at least 300° C. by temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia is at least 0.10 mmol/g and at most 0.25 mmol/g; a step of fluorinating the selected alumina by a fluorinating agent to produce a partially fluorinated alumina; and a step of isomerizing, by using the obtained partially fluorinated alumina, an organic compound having at least two carbon atoms wherein to at least one of the adjacent carbon atoms, at least one fluorine atom is bonded and to the other, at least one chlorine atom or hydrogen atom is bonded.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: AGC Inc.Inventors: Taku Yamada, Yusuke Suzuki, Mitsugu Kasagawa
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Patent number: 10556684Abstract: A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Panasonic Avionics CorporationInventors: Paul Anthony Margis, Mehdi Izadyar, Marshal H. Perlman, Kaname Tomita, Yasuhiro Araki, Taku Yamada, Omar Lopez, Craig Allan Depner, Sheng Tong
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Publication number: 20200018889Abstract: A planar lighting device according to an embodiment includes a light guide plate and a reflecting member. The light guide plate has an incident surface that receives light output from a light source and an output surface that outputs the light received by the incident surface. The reflecting member faces an end surface opposite to the incident surface of the light guide plate and reflects light leaking from the end surface. A plurality of first prisms are formed on an opposite surface opposite to the output surface-of the light guide plate to be away from the output surface stepwise from the incident surface to the end surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Taku YAMADA, Koji SAKAI, Kenta OISHI
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Patent number: 10450226Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which the glass has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.20 nm or higher, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test under the following conditions is (F?1500×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass, and a surface of the glass has no polishing flaw: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L); X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m); a: ?0.270 to ?0.005; and b: 0.020 to 0.220.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: AGC Inc.Inventors: Izuru Kashima, Yusuke Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Tamai, Yuichi Suzuki, Daisuke Kobayashi, Yoichi Sera, Taku Yamada
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Publication number: 20190241490Abstract: A useful evaluation method which enables highly efficient production of a partially fluorinated alumina having good catalytic activities is discovered, and a method for isomerizing an organic compound whereby it becomes possible to improve a conversion rate in the desired isomerization reaction is provided. The method for isomerizing an organic compound comprises a step of selecting an alumina so that the acid amount calculated from the amount of ammonia desorbed at a desorption temperature of at least 300° C. by temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia is at least 0.10 mmol/g and at most 0.25 mmol/g; a step of fluorinating the selected alumina by a fluorinating agent to produce a partially fluorinated alumina; and a step of isomerizing, by using the obtained partially fluorinated alumina, an organic compound having at least two carbon atoms wherein to at least one of the adjacent carbon atoms, at least one fluorine atom is bonded and to the other, at least one chlorine atom or hydrogen atom is bonded.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: AGC Inc.Inventors: Taku YAMADA, Yusuke Suzuki, Mitsugu Kasagawa
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Patent number: 10330976Abstract: A liquid crystal backlight device includes: a frame that includes a first frame and a second frame defining a space; a liquid crystal panel that covers an opening of the first frame; a backlight unit that irradiates the liquid crystal panel with light; an optical sheet; a cushion member that is located between the liquid crystal panel and the first frame, and surrounds the opening without any gap; a plurality of cushion members that are located between the first frame and the optical sheet, surround the opening, and are arranged at a predetermined spacing from each other; and a seal material that seals a hole which is formed through a lateral part of the frame as seen from the front and through which the space and an outside of the liquid crystal backlight device communicate with each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Motonari Ogura, Taku Yamada
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Publication number: 20190176117Abstract: A webbing take-up device has a pretensioner mechanism that rotates a spool in a take-up direction owing to a micro-gas generator being operated at a time of an emergency of a vehicle. A micro-gas generator mounting portion of the pretensioner mechanism is formed in a shape of a tube into which the micro-gas generator is inserted. The micro-gas generator mounting portion has recessed portions, whose micro-gas generator sides are open, and convex portions that are formed along the recessed portions, and that are formed in shapes that are convex toward the micro-gas generator side, and on which a portion of the micro-gas generator is anchored.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Masanori UKAI, Taku YAMADA
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Patent number: 10308549Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which a surface of the glass has polishing flaws, the glass has a texture direction index (Stdi) of 0.30 or more, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), and a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test is (F?1400×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L), X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m), a: ?0.300 or more, and b: 0.220 or less.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: AGC Inc.Inventors: Izuru Kashima, Yusuke Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Tamai, Yuichi Suzuki, Daisuke Kobayashi, Yoichi Sera, Taku Yamada, Noriko Tanabe
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Publication number: 20180273181Abstract: A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Paul Anthony Margis, Mehdi Izadyar, Marshal H. Perlman, Kaname Tomita, Yasuhiro Araki, Taku Yamada, Omar Lopez, Craig Allan Depner, Sheng Tong
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Patent number: 10011357Abstract: A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Anthony Margis, Mehdi Izadyar, Marshal H. Perlman, Kaname Tomita, Yasuhiro Araki, Taku Yamada, Omar Lopez, Craig Allan Depner, Sheng Tong
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Publication number: 20180072619Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which the glass has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.20 nm or higher, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test under the following conditions is (F?1500×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass, and a surface of the glass has no polishing flaw: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L); X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m); a: ?0.270 to ?0.005; and b: 0.020 to 0.220.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Izuru KASHIMA, Yusuke FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi TAMAI, Yuichi SUZUKI, Daisuke KOBAYASHI, Yoichi SERA, Taku YAMADA
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Publication number: 20180059479Abstract: A liquid crystal backlight device includes: a frame that includes a first frame and a second frame defining a space; a liquid crystal panel that covers an opening of the first frame; a backlight unit that irradiates the liquid crystal panel with light; an optical sheet; a cushion member that is located between the liquid crystal panel and the first frame, and surrounds the opening without any gap; a plurality of cushion members that are located between the first frame and the optical sheet, surround the opening, and are arranged at a predetermined spacing from each other; and a seal material that seals a hole which is formed through a lateral part of the frame as seen from the front and through which the space and an outside of the liquid crystal backlight device communicate with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Motonari OGURA, Taku YAMADA
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Patent number: 9884784Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which the glass has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.20 nm or higher, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test under the following conditions is (F?1500×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass, and a surface of the glass has no polishing flaw: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L); X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m); a: ?0.270 to ?0.005; and b: 0.020 to 0.220.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Izuru Kashima, Yusuke Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Tamai, Yuichi Suzuki, Daisuke Kobayashi, Yoichi Sera, Taku Yamada
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Patent number: 9828286Abstract: A method for producing a chemically strengthened glass, including a step of bringing a glass containing sodium into contact with an inorganic salt containing potassium nitrate, thereby performing ion exchange of a Na ion in the glass with a K ion in the inorganic salt, in which the inorganic salt contains at least one salt selected from the group consisting of K2CO3, Na2CO3, KHCO3, NaHCO3, K3PO4, Na3PO4, K2SO4, Na2SO4, KOH and NaOH, and the method includes: a step of washing the glass after the ion exchange; a step of subjecting the glass to an acid treatment after the washing; and a step of subjecting the glass to an alkali treatment after the acid treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Izuru Kashima, Yusuke Fujiwara, Kiyoshi Tamai, Yuichi Suzuki, Daisuke Kobayashi, Yoichi Sera, Taku Yamada
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Patent number: 9669932Abstract: A display for viewing by a passenger from a seat on a vehicle when the display is mounted to structure in front of the passenger when the passenger is seated in the seat. The structure has a recess and a portion surrounding the recess. The display includes an electronic visual display panel for receiving a display signal and displaying information in correspondence therewith to the passenger on the electronic visual display panel. The display further includes a housing in which the electronic visual display panel is mounted or inserted, with the housing including a periphery. At least one fastener is provided including a structural fuse. The structural fuse deforms and/or fractures under force generated by a passenger's head striking the visual display panel in an accident. Due to crumple of the fuse, movement of the housing is permitted, with the display panel inserted therein, relative to the recess.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Panasonic Avionics CorporationInventors: Tsuneyoshi Murata, Gary Chen, Taku Yamada
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Patent number: 9472372Abstract: A charged particle beam writing apparatus includes a stage configured to mount a sample placed thereon; an electron optical column including a charged particle gun and deflector, wherein the charged particle gun is configured to emit a charged particle beam, and the deflector includes a plurality of deflecting electrodes configured to control a path of the charged particle beam; an ozone introducing mechanism configured to introduce ozone into the electron optical column; a first voltage supply unit configured to apply a deflection voltage to the plurality of deflecting electrodes to deflect the charged particle beam; and a second voltage supply unit configured to apply an identical negative DC voltage to the plurality of deflecting electrodes, wherein a negative voltage in which the deflection voltage and the negative DC voltage are added is applied to the plurality of deflecting electrodes while the sample is irradiated by the charged particle beam.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: NuFlare Technology, Inc.Inventors: Taku Yamada, Kaoru Tsuruta, Yasuyuki Taneda, Kenji Ohtoshi
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Publication number: 20160207828Abstract: A method for producing a chemically strengthened glass, including a step of bringing a glass containing sodium into contact with an inorganic salt containing potassium nitrate, thereby performing ion exchange of a Na ion in the glass with a K ion in the inorganic salt, in which the inorganic salt contains at least one salt selected from the group consisting of K2CO3, Na2CO3, KHCO3, NaHCO3, K3PO4, Na3PO4, K2SO4, Na2SO4, KOH and NaOH, and the method includes: a step of washing the glass after the ion exchange; a step of subjecting the glass to an acid treatment after the washing; and a step of subjecting the glass to an alkali treatment after the acid treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: lzuru KASHIMA, Yusuke FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi TAMAI, Yuichi SUZUKI, Daisuke KOBAYASHI, Yoichi SERA, Taku YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160130179Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which the glass has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.20 nm or higher, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test under the following conditions is (F?1500×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass, and a surface of the glass has no polishing flaw: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L); X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m); a: ?0.270 to ?0.005; and b: 0.020 to 0.220.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: lzuru KASHIMA, Yusuke FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi TAMAI, Yuichi SUZUKI, Daisuke KOBAYASHI, Yoichi SERA, Taku YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160130178Abstract: A chemically strengthened glass having a compressive stress layer formed in a surface layer thereof according to an ion exchange method, in which a surface of the glass has polishing flaws, the glass has a texture direction index (Stdi) of 0.30 or more, a hydrogen concentration Y in a region to a depth X from an outermost surface of the glass satisfies the following relational equation (I) at X=from 0.1 to 0.4 (?m), and a surface strength F (N) measured by a ball-on-ring test is (F?1400×t2) relative to a sheet thickness t (mm) of the glass: Y=aX+b??(I) in which meanings of respective symbols in the equation (I) are as follows: Y: hydrogen concentration (as H2O, mol/L), X: depth from the outermost surface of the glass (?m), a: ?0.300 or more, and b: 0.220 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventors: lzuru KASHIMA, Yusuke FUJIWARA, Kiyoshi TAMAI, Yuichi SUZUKI, Daisuke KOBAYASHI, Yoichi SERA, Taku YAMADA, Noriko TANABE