Patents by Inventor Tateo Aoyama

Tateo Aoyama 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).

  • Publication number: 20050173926
    Abstract: An improved power generator having a pair of relatively rotatable elements each of which may be selectively driven in an opposite direction and at a desired speed by one of a pair of oppositely rotating prime movers to vary the power output and achieve a greater maxim power at a lower speed than conventional devices to reduce vibration and provide a longer life. The unit is comprised of a number of interconnected housing elements so that it can be compact, easily assembled and mounted. A clutch and brake arrange is incorporated to facilitate starting of the prime movers and to insure that one does not drive the other particularly in the wrong direction. In addition a cooling arrangement is provided that accomplishes the necessary cooling with respect to the amount op power generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: SOQI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tateo Aoyama
  • Publication number: 20050134048
    Abstract: Several embodiments of prime mover driven electrical generators wherein the power output is increased without increasing the driving speed by driving both of the generator elements in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Soqi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tateo Aoyama, Takao Yoneyama, Shunji Mochizuki
  • Patent number: 6510837
    Abstract: A number of embodiments of cylinder head and intake port arrangements for multiple valve, internal combustion engines particularly those having three or more intake valves. The configuration promotes turbulence in the combustion chamber by inducing a tumble action even from the center intake valve seat. In addition, each of the valve seats and its associated flow passages are configured so as to provide optimum tuning for different engine speeds so as to improve the torque of the engine throughout its entire speed and load ranges and to provide good breathing efficiency throughout all engine speeds. Various porting and throttle and fuel injection systems are shown wherein siamesed intake passages are formed for at least two of the valve seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tateo Aoyama
  • Patent number: 6055958
    Abstract: A control valve arrangement for a three-valve-per-cylinder internal combustion engine. The control valve arrangement controls not only the effective length of the intake passage serving each combustion chamber, but also controls the flow through the intake passage so as to generate turbulence under low-speed and low-load conditions. The control valve further includes a pair of valves which change not only the effective flow area, but also the effective flow direction. In this way varying degrees and types of turbulence can be generated during different engine running conditions. A number of different types of valve arrangements are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tateo Aoyama, Masahiro Uchida
  • Patent number: 5906186
    Abstract: A five valve per cylinder twin overhead cam internal combustion engine wherein the valve placement is such that the cam shafts may be located so as to directly operate the valves and still provide threaded fastener attachments that can be tightened when the cam shaft is in place. The placement of the valves and the size of their actuating tappets is such to maintain optimum strength and durability while maintaining a compact construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tateo Aoyama
  • Patent number: 5727524
    Abstract: A five valve per cylinder twin overhead cam internal combustion engine wherein the valve placement is such that the cam shafts may be located so as to directly operate the valves and still provide threaded fastener attachments that can be tightened when the cam shaft is in place. The placement of the valves and the size of their actuating tappets is such to maintain optimum strength and durability while maintaining a compact construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tateo Aoyama
  • Patent number: 5636613
    Abstract: A number of embodiments of three valve per cylinder engines which permit effective running under all engine running conditions by controlling the flow to some of the intake ports and by redirecting the flow, in some instances to other intake ports. A wide variety of control valves and fuel injector arrangements are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tateo Aoyama, Masato Nishigaki, Takashi Hara, Masami Wada
  • Patent number: 5535714
    Abstract: A V-type multi-valve twin overhead cam shaft internal combustion engine and induction system therefor. The cylinder heads of the engine are formed as a unitary assembly for supporting the valves, the tappets that actuate the valves and the overhead cam shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tateo Aoyama, Masahiro Uchida
  • Patent number: 5462027
    Abstract: A number of embodiments of cylinder head and intake port arrangements for multiple valve, internal combustion engines particularly those having three or more intake valves. The configuration promotes turbulence in the combustion chamber by inducing a tumble action even from the center intake valve seat. In addition, each of the valve seats and its associated flow passages are configured so as to provide optimum tuning for different engine speeds so as to improve the torque of the engine throughout its entire speed and load ranges and to provide good breathing efficiency throughout all engine speeds. Various porting and throttle and fuel injection systems are shown wherein siamesed intake passages are formed for at least two of the valve seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tateo Aoyama
  • Patent number: 5184581
    Abstract: Several embodiments of variable camshaft timing means for twin overhead cam engines. There is provided a first timing altering means between the engine output shaft and one of the camshafts and a second timing altering means that is operative between the one camshaft and the other camshaft. Both timing altering means are operated by the same hydraulic pressure in several embodiments and a locking device is incorporated so as to avoid self-induced timing adjustment due to the change in driving loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tateo Aoyama, Kenichi Sakurai, Shigeo Yamamoto