Patents by Inventor Tetsuya Fujimoto

Tetsuya Fujimoto 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: 11960275
    Abstract: An autonomous moving apparatus includes a moving unit that moves the autonomous moving apparatus, a detector that detects distances from surrounding objects and shapes of the surrounding objects, a notifying unit that notifies surrounding persons, and a controller that controls the moving unit so that the autonomous moving apparatus moves so as to follow movement of a person recognized as a follow target by the detector and, when the person recognized as the follow target performs a specific action, controls the notifying unit to give a notification by a preset notification method in response to the specific action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventors: Hideki Fujimoto, Hajime Kajiyama, Xiongfan Jin, Tetsuya Kobayashi, Mariko Miyazaki, Teppei Aoki
  • Publication number: 20240096534
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a superconducting coil apparatus comprising at least one superconducting coil formed of a plurality of turns under a definition that one turn is a portion of a superconducting wire annularly wound for one round, wherein: the superconducting coil has a shape along an outer peripheral surface of a tubular structure having a tubular shape; each of the plurality of turns has a coil longitudinal portion extending along an axial direction of the tubular structure; arrangement form of the coil longitudinal portion is different between a main magnetic field generation region configured to generate a main magnetic field and a magnetic field correction region configured to generate a correction magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicants: TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
    Inventors: Shigeki TAKAYAMA, Tomofumi ORIKASA, Kota MIZUSHIMA, Yoshiyuki IWATA, Yasushi ABE, Tetsuya FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 11915845
    Abstract: A rare earth sintered magnet is produced by depositing a coating of rare earth-containing particles on the surface of a rare earth magnet body, and heat treating the magnet body for causing absorption and diffusion of rare earth element in the magnet body. The depositing step utilizes a particle impingement phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taiga Asai, Akira Fujimoto, Tetsuya Ohashi
  • Publication number: 20230360831
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a superconducting coil apparatus comprising at least one superconducting coil formed of a plurality of turns under a definition that one turn is a portion of a superconducting wire annularly wound for one round, wherein: the superconducting coil has a shape along an outer peripheral surface of a tubular structure having a tubular shape; each of the plurality of turns has a coil longitudinal portion extending along an axial direction of the tubular structure and a coil end portion extending from the coil longitudinal portion along a circumferential direction of the tubular structure; and a boundary line indicating a border between the coil longitudinal portion and the coil end portion at each of the plurality of turns is inclined with respect to a reference line extending in the circumferential direction of the tubular structure in a side view of the tubular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicants: TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
    Inventors: Shigeki TAKAYAMA, Tomofumi ORIKASA, Kota MIZUSHIMA, Yoshiyuki IWATA, Yasushi ABE, Tetsuya FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 11673540
    Abstract: A vehicle braking device includes: a brake fluid pressure generation device arranged in a storage chamber separated from a vehicle cabin; and a brake operation part mechanically connected to the brake fluid pressure generation device, the brake operation part being not provided in the vehicle cabin. The brake fluid pressure generation device includes a cylinder and pistons configured to slide inside the cylinder. The brake fluid pressure generation device is configured to generate brake fluid pressure in accordance with strokes of the pistons. The brake fluid pressure generation device is arranged such that a sliding direction of the pistons is along a direction different from the vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya Fujimoto, Ikuru Konno, Takenori Kubo
  • Patent number: 11479229
    Abstract: Provided is a support structure for a plurality of electrically actuated brake fluid pressure generation devices provided in a vehicle in which automated driving is enabled, the brake fluid pressure generation devices being configured to generate brake fluid pressure. The support structure includes a support member (a first bracket, a second bracket, and an actuator bracket) via which a brake actuator and a brake unit are supported by frame members forming a storage chamber separated from a vehicle cabin. The support member is supported by the frame members at two points. The brake actuator and the brake unit are mechanically connected to each other via the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11400910
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle cabin, a storage chamber, and a partition wall separating the storage chamber from the vehicle cabin. The storage chamber is arranged on at least one side of the vehicle cabin in the vehicle front-rear direction. The partition wall has an opening and the storage chamber communicates with the vehicle cabin via the opening. A cover configured to open and close the opening is provided over the opening. A brake fluid pressure generation device is stored in the storage chamber. The brake fluid pressure generation device includes a reservoir tank in which hydraulic fluid is accumulated and is arranged at a position facing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya Fujimoto, Ikuru Konno, Takenori Kubo
  • Patent number: 11338780
    Abstract: A braking system is provided. The braking system includes a plurality of brake fluid pressure generation devices provided in a front-side storage camber of a vehicle in which automated driving is enabled. The brake fluid pressure generation devices are provided on the same fluid pressure transmission route and include a non-electrically actuated brake pedal unit. The braking system includes an emergency stop button provided in a vehicle cabin, and an emergency brake circuit that generates braking force with use of the brake pedal unit in a non-energized state or in a case of transition to the non-energized state after the emergency stop button is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ikuru Konno, Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11299193
    Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a motor; a braking device for wheel braking, the braking device including a brake fluid pressure generation device; an air-conditioning device; and a battery as a power source for the motor. The vehicle is not provided with a driver seat that allows a user to operate a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, and a brake pedal in a state where the user sits on the driver seat, and the vehicle is configured to perform automated driving. A first storage chamber and a second storage chamber are provided in a first end portion and a second end portion of the vehicle in the vehicle front-rear direction, respectively, such that the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber partially overlap a vehicle cabin in the vehicle front-rear direction. A third storage chamber is provided under a floor of the vehicle cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya Fujimoto, Ikuru Konno, Takenori Kubo
  • Patent number: 11181157
    Abstract: A brake dust cover is disposed between a non-rotating body rotatably supporting an axle and a disc rotor rotating together with the axle so as to cover the disc rotor from an inner side in a vehicle width direction. The brake dust cover includes a first plate-like member having a C-shape in which a part of a circular ring is cut out, and a second plate-like member coupled to the first plate-like member. The second plate-like member includes a fixed portion fixed to the non-rotating body, and a plurality of support portions extending radially from the fixed portion. The first plate-like member is coupled to the second plate-like member to overlap the support portions such that an opening portion is formed between an inner edge of the first plate-like member and an outer edge of the fixed portion of the second plate-like member when viewed in the vehicle width direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro Ogawa, Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Publication number: 20200317176
    Abstract: A vehicle braking device includes: a brake fluid pressure generation device arranged in a storage chamber separated from a vehicle cabin; and a brake operation part mechanically connected to the brake fluid pressure generation device, the brake operation part being not provided in the vehicle cabin. The brake fluid pressure generation device includes a cylinder and pistons configured to slide inside the cylinder. The brake fluid pressure generation device is configured to generate brake fluid pressure in accordance with strokes of the pistons. The brake fluid pressure generation device is arranged such that a sliding direction of the pistons is along a direction different from the vehicle front-rear direction in a plan view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya FUJIMOTO, Ikuru KONNO, Takenori KUBO
  • Publication number: 20200317179
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle cabin, a storage chamber, and a partition wall separating the storage chamber from the vehicle cabin. The storage chamber is arranged on at least one side of the vehicle cabin in the vehicle front-rear direction. The partition wall has an opening and the storage chamber communicates with the vehicle cabin via the opening. A cover configured to open and close the opening is provided over the opening. A brake fluid pressure generation device is stored in the storage chamber. The brake fluid pressure generation device includes a reservoir tank in which hydraulic fluid is accumulated and is arranged at a position facing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya FUJIMOTO, Ikuru KONNO, Takenori KUBO
  • Publication number: 20200317180
    Abstract: Provided is a support structure for a plurality of electrically actuated brake fluid pressure generation devices provided in a vehicle in which automated driving is enabled, the brake fluid pressure generation devices being configured to generate brake fluid pressure. The support structure includes a support member (a first bracket, a second bracket, and an actuator bracket) via which a brake actuator and a brake unit are supported by frame members forming a storage chamber separated from a vehicle cabin. The support member is supported by the frame members at two points. The brake actuator and the brake unit are mechanically connected to each other via the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tetsuya FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200317255
    Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a motor; a braking device for wheel braking, the braking device including a brake fluid pressure generation device; an air-conditioning device; and a battery as a power source for the motor. The vehicle is not provided with a driver seat that allows a user to operate a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, and a brake pedal in a state where the user sits on the driver seat, and the vehicle is configured to perform automated driving. A first storage chamber and a second storage chamber are provided in a first end portion and a second end portion of the vehicle in the vehicle front-rear direction, respectively, such that the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber partially overlap a vehicle cabin in the vehicle front-rear direction. A third storage chamber is provided under a floor of the vehicle cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya FUJIMOTO, Ikuru KONNO, Takenori KUBO
  • Publication number: 20200317170
    Abstract: A braking system is provided. The braking system includes a plurality of brake fluid pressure generation devices provided in a front-side storage camber of a vehicle in which automated driving is enabled. The brake fluid pressure generation devices are provided on the same fluid pressure transmission route and include a non-electrically actuated brake pedal unit. The braking system includes an emergency stop button provided in a vehicle cabin, and an emergency brake circuit that generates braking force with use of the brake pedal unit in a non-energized state or in a case of transition to the non-energized state after the emergency stop button is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ikuru KONNO, Tetsuya FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200116221
    Abstract: A brake dust cover is disposed between a non-rotating body rotatably supporting an axle and a disc rotor rotating together with the axle so as to cover the disc rotor from an inner side in a vehicle width direction. The brake dust cover includes a first plate-like member having a C-shape in which a part of a circular ring is cut out, and a second plate-like member coupled to the first plate-like member. The second plate-like member includes a fixed portion fixed to the non-rotating body, and a plurality of support portions extending radially from the fixed portion. The first plate-like member is coupled to the second plate-like member to overlap the support portions such that an opening portion is formed between an inner edge of the first plate-like member and an outer edge of the fixed portion of the second plate-like member when viewed in the vehicle width direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro OGAWA, Tetsuya FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 10412288
    Abstract: A camera window holding mechanism (2) for holding a terminal camera window (3) is provided in a shoulder portion of a camera module (10a), an opening (H) is formed in a center portion of the camera window holding mechanism (2), and some of lenses on an object side of a lens unit (4a) are accommodated in the opening (H).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Norimichi Shigemitsu, Yoshihiro Sekimoto, Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 10306121
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a camera module that is low profile and that can achieve superior resolving power, a camera module, and an imaging device are provided. A positioning step of positioning an object-side group optical unit (12a) along an optical axis direction with the use of a jig (40) such that the object-side group optical unit (12a) is located so as not to be in contact with an image-plane-side group lens (32a) and a fixing step of fixing the object-side group optical unit (12a) to a lens holder (20) are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Norimichi Shigemitsu, Yoshihiro Sekimoto, Masahiro Nakamura, Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 10295783
    Abstract: Provided is a camera module that is capable of driving with low power consumption and is small-sized and thin even in a case of having high resolution. A movable portion (4) provided in a lens driving device (9) of a camera module (20) has a shape that covers an upper side of a fixed lens (1b) and at least a part of a side part (side surface) of the fixed lens (1b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Sekimoto, Norimichi Shigemitsu, Tetsuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 9980372
    Abstract: A camera module (1) has an internal space (28) that abuts a wiring substrate (21) and is occluded, at least a part of a base material of the wiring substrate (21) is a porous portion (41) that is configured of porous ceramic, porous metal, organic fabric, or inorganic fabric and has interconnected air holes, and the internal space (28) is connected to the outside of the camera module (1) through the interconnected air holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Ohara, Yoshihiro Sekimoto, Tetsuya Fujimoto, Yoshinori Tanida