Patents by Inventor Takuji Ohara

Takuji Ohara 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).

  • Wiper lifter
    Patent number: 8453291
    Abstract: A wiper lifter assembly includes a wiper ramp that lifts a wiper away from a wiper surface on a vehicle and a wiper contact member that is attached to an upper surface of the wiper ramp. The wiper contact member may act as a sound damper to greatly reduce the undesirable noise otherwise caused when the wiper contacts the wiper lifter assembly. The assembly may also include an isolation pad for attaching the assembly to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Schrader, Anthony J. Ferrito, Michael T. Binfet, Takuji Ohara, James A. Loftus, Jr., Kozo Kusumoto, Joshua L. Morrow
  • HEAT STAKING PROCESS WITH INCREASED RETENTION FORCE
    Publication number: 20120288323
    Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher Salvador, Oscar Caraan, Brock Stull, Takuji Ohara, Stewart Rich
  • Heat staking process with increased retention force
    Patent number: 8226871
    Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Salvador, Oscar Caraan, Brock Stull, Takuji Ohara, Stewart Rich
  • Vehicle window/garnish assembly and seal design therefor
    Patent number: 8215700
    Abstract: A vehicle window/garnish structure is described including a window/garnish and a trim structure, as well as a cost effective seal that covers body colored structures in the door cut line to maintain a consistent unbroken styling appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Alvarez, Michael N Peterson, Brock Jared Stull, Takuji Ohara, Kenneth M. Hartlaub
  • VEHICLE WINDOW/GARNISH ASSEMBLY AND SEAL DESIGN THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20110241370
    Abstract: A vehicle window/garnish structure is described including a window/garnish and a trim structure, as well as a cost effective seal that covers body colored structures in the door cut line to maintain a consistent unbroken styling appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge L. Alvarez, Michael N. Peterson, Brock Jared Stull, Takuji Ohara, Kenneth M. Hartlaub
  • Rear garnish clip
    Patent number: 7980613
    Abstract: A garnish for a vehicle has an inner surface with at least one planar projection extending therefrom. The projection has at least one opening disposed therein. The opening has two side edges, at least one of which is beveled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sean A. Murray, Lin Lee, Takuji Ohara
  • WIPER LIFTER
    Publication number: 20100154157
    Abstract: A wiper lifter assembly includes a wiper ramp that lifts a wiper away from a wiper surface on a vehicle and a wiper contact member that is attached to an upper surface of the wiper ramp. The wiper contact member may act as a sound damper to greatly reduce the undesirable noise otherwise caused when the wiper contacts the wiper lifter assembly. The assembly may also include an isolation pad for attaching the assembly to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Michael A. Schrader, Anthony J. Ferrito, Michael T. Binfet, Takuji Ohara, James A. Loftus, JR., Kozo Kusumoto, Joshua L. Morrow
  • Tailgate spoiler with integrated rotating hinge cover
    Patent number: 7673928
    Abstract: An integrated rear spoiler and hinge cover that covers a flip-glass window hinge that is not attached to the flip glass window hinge and rotates from a fully closed position to a fully open position substantially simultaneously with the flip-glass window hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Walker, Akihiko Kuribayashi, Takuji Ohara, Ryo Inoue, Bob Tamarapoo, Joshua Morrow
  • REAR GARNISH CLIP
    Publication number: 20100032974
    Abstract: A garnish for a vehicle has an inner surface with at least one planar projection extending therefrom. The projection has at least one opening disposed therein. The opening has two side edges, at least one of which is beveled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sean A. Murray, Lin Lee, Takuji Ohara
  • TAILGATE SPOILER WITH INTEGRATED ROTATING HINGE COVER
    Publication number: 20090167053
    Abstract: An integrated rear spoiler and hinge cover that covers a flip-glass window hinge that is not attached to the flip glass window hinge and rotates from a fully closed position to a fully open position substantially simultaneously with the flip-glass window hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher Walker, Akihiko Kuribayashi, Takuji Ohara, Ryo Inoue, Bob Tamarapoo, Joshua Morrow
  • HEAT STAKING PROCESS WITH INCREASED RETENTION FORCE
    Publication number: 20080230948
    Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Salvador, Oscar Caraan, Brock Stull, Takuji Ohara, Stewart Rich