Patents by Inventor Tetsuo Mikami

Tetsuo Mikami 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).

  • Power up a LAN module when execution of special reproduction is expected by user during reproduction of an optical disc reproduction apparatus
    Patent number: 8645725
    Abstract: An optical disc reproducing apparatus includes an Internet connectable LAN module and a control unit for controlling the LAN module. In the optical disc reproducing apparatus, the operation of the LAN module is temporarily stopped for periods during which an optical disc is being reproduced and Internet connection is not necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuo Mikami
  • Optical Disc Reproducing Apparatus
    Publication number: 20120026853
    Abstract: An optical disc reproducing apparatus includes an Internet connectable LAN module and a control unit for controlling the LAN module. In the optical disc reproducing apparatus, the operation of the LAN module is temporarily stopped for periods during which an optical disc is being reproduced and Internet connection is not necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Tetsuo MIKAMI
  • Cap attaching structure of handle grip
    Patent number: 4852423
    Abstract: A handle grip for resiliently attaching to a handle tube having a predetermined outer diameter includes a grip body formed of a resilient material and having a first end and a second end. An inner bore which has a diameter slightly smaller than the predetermined outer diameter of the handle tube extends from the first end of the grip body toward the second end of the grip body. An attaching portion is formed in an outer surface of the grip body adjacent to the second end of the grip body. The attaching portion includes at least one engaging groove formed therein. A cap member includes at least one engaging projection. The cap member is positioned on the attaching portion with the engaging projection being received within the engaging groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuo Mikami, Yasushi Ohmika, Hidetoshi Miyazaki
  • Rear suspension systems for automatic two-wheeled vehicles
    Patent number: 4724920
    Abstract: In a motorcycle having a rear suspension located between a body frame and a rear wheel-supporting member supported on the body frame for vertically rocking movement to rotatably support a rear wheel, the rear suspension is disposed below and along the rear wheel-supporting member to increase the minimum height of the body from the road surface for the purpose of lowering the center of gravity thereof and locate a seat at a lower position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuo Tsuchida, Tetsuo Mikami
  • Fairing with a ventilation system
    Patent number: 4703825
    Abstract: A fairing in a motorcycle includes a fairing body covering a motorcycle engine, an air outlet duct disposed in the fairing body and having an end opening at one side of the fairing body, a fan for assisting in discharging air through the air outlet duct out of the fairing body, and an electric motor for rotating the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuo Mikami, Terunari Saiki