Patents by Inventor Tohru Yamana

Tohru Yamana 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: 7703933
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is to provide a mirror surface angle adjusting device in which an assembly error between first housing (A1) and second housing (A2) does not affect the assembly accuracy of worm wheels (A71) badly, and which can be assembled by simple and prompt processes. The mirror surface angle adjusting device according to the aspect is characterized in that the worm wheels (A71) contained in the actuator (A) are held by the second housing (A2) in such a way that the worm wheels are not detached along their respective central axes and rotate around the respective central axes. This mirror surface angle adjusting device can be assembled by simple and prompt processes. In addition, even if there is any assembly error between the first housing (A1) and the second housing (A2), this error does not affects the assembly accuracy of the worm wheels (A71) badly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Murakami Corporation
    Inventors: Akira Fukai, Hisaya Suzuki, Tohru Yamana
  • Publication number: 20090190243
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention is to provide a mirror surface angle adjusting device in which an assembly error between first housing (A1) and second housing (A2) does not affect the assembly accuracy of worm wheels (A71) badly, and which can be assembled by simple and prompt processes. The mirror surface angle adjusting device according to the aspect is characterized in that the worm wheels (A71) contained in the actuator (A) are held by the second housing (A2) in such a way that the worm wheels are not detached along their respective central axes and rotate around the respective central axes. This mirror surface angle adjusting device can be assembled by simple and prompt processes. In addition, even if there is any assembly error between the first housing (A1) and the second housing (A2), this error does not affects the assembly accuracy of the worm wheels (A71) badly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Akira Fukai, Hisaya Suzuki, Tohru Yamana
  • Publication number: 20080068734
    Abstract: A mirror surface adjustment actuator according to the present invention includes a housing front member for accommodating a dual axis motor as a driving part, a worm gear as an extending/contracting part, or the like; a mirror holder on which a side mirror is fixed; and a housing rear member for supporting the mirror holder which is freely inclinable. The dual axis motor includes a motor body, two rotary axes, and three male terminals. A method for manufacturing the mirror surface control actuator is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: MURAKAMI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akira Fukai, Tohru Yamana
  • Patent number: 7052149
    Abstract: The present invention provides an outer mirrors installed in an automobile, that has a capability to be reset into a housing position, features to have auxiliary mirrors to percept and monitor the front wheels and thereabout, has a flexibility for well appreciated apparent design, has no reflection of head lamp lights of oncoming automobiles thereby and is capable to perform the function of the auxiliary mirror in the night or in the dark place. The outer mirror comprises a mirror base extending outward and a mirror housing, being capable to be reset into the housing position, suspended under the mirror base with a rotation capability thereunder and a separation distance from the automobile, wherein a first auxiliary mirror facing obliquely downward is attached to the mirror housing on the surface facing to the automobile body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Murakami Corporation
    Inventors: Hisaya Suzuki, Masaaki Matsuura, Masahiro Motomiya, Tohru Yamana
  • Publication number: 20040129853
    Abstract: An outer mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided, which includes a mirror base extending outwardly from a side of a vehicle body, a mirror housing that is suspended from the mirror base so that a space between the vehicle body and the mirror housing can be provided and a rear view mirror is disposed in the mirror housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: MURAKAMI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hisaya Suzuki, Masahiro Motomiya, Tohru Yamana, Akira Fukai
  • Publication number: 20040121820
    Abstract: The outer mirror comprises a mirror housing and a mirror base which suspends the mirror housing that has a mirror. Antenna unit, a monitoring camera, light sensors and plural mirrors are installed in the mirror base so that various functions are realized using this outer mirror as well as carrying out easy assembling process and good serviceability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: MURAKAMI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriyuki Unno, Tohru Yamana, Akira Fukai, Masaaki Matsuura, Masahiro Motomiya
  • Publication number: 20040120055
    Abstract: The present invention provides an outer mirrors installed in an automobile, that has a capability to be reset into a housing position, features to have auxiliary mirrors to percept and monitor the front wheels and thereabout, has a flexibility for well appreciated apparent design, has no reflection of head lamp lights of oncoming automobiles thereby and is capable to perform the function of the auxiliary mirror in the night or in the dark place. The outer mirror comprises a mirror base extending outward and a mirror housing, being capable to be reset into the housing position, suspended under the mirror base with a rotation capability thereunder and a separation distance from the automobile, wherein a first auxiliary mirror facing obliquely downward is attached to the mirror housing on the surface facing to the automobile body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: MURAKAMI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hisaya Suzuki, Masaaki Matsuura, Masahiro Motomiya, Tohru Yamana
  • Patent number: 4988068
    Abstract: A remote controlled rearview mirror assembly is disclosed, in which a mirror body is foldably mounted on a shaft forwardly or rerawardly, a mirror is tiltably mounted on a pivot in the mirror body, and a mirror angle control lever with a ball joint provided on the shaft is mounted on the back side of the mirror via a mirror operation arm. The ball joint consists of a pair of semi-spherical members being vertically separable with a clutch provided between opposed surfaces of these members. When the mirror body is folded forwardly or rearwardly from its neutral position, the ball joint is separated into the upper and lower semi-spherical members by the clutch between the opposed surfaces of the members, so that the connection between the control lever and mirror operation arm is released. When the mirror body is returned to the neutral position, the clutch is engaged again to restore the connection between the control lever and mirror operation lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Murakami Kameido Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tohru Yamana, Toshiaki Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 4877214
    Abstract: A holding device of a mirror element for rearview mirror includes an actuator unit for tiltably inclining a mirror, and a mirror element mounted through a pivot plate on the actuator unit. The mirror element has a mirror plate and a mirror holder, and an aperture of the size capable of engaging at least the central portion of the pivot plate at the center of the mirror holder. Hook type latch means is provided at the mirror holder and the upper portion of the pivot plate, and pawl engaging means utilizing undercuts are formed at the lower portion. The pivot plate is mounted by the supporting means of the actuator unit to form a subassembly. After the subassembly is fixed to the mirror body, the hook of the mirror element is engaged with the pivot plate, and the pawl is engaged while rotating the mirror element downward at the latch as a center to associate the mirror assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Murakami Kaimeido Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kikuchi Toshiaki, Toshihiro Mochizuki, Yasutoshi Ito, Tohru Yamana
  • Patent number: 4798967
    Abstract: A control system for a foldable outside rearview mirror comprises an electric motor having an electric motor circuit, an operation switch, trigger element connected with the operation switch for outputting a trigger pulse in response to actuation of the operation switch, timer element connected with the trigger element for outputting a pulse of a predetermined pulse width to drive the electric motor only for a set time upon receipt of the trigger pulse from the trigger element, polarity changing element having a pair of outputs of high and low level and formed for reversely switching the electric motor by inverting the pair of the outputs upon receipt of the trigger pulse from the trigger element, and switching element for switching a voltage applied to the electric motor to react or fold a rearview mirror upon receipt of the output of the polarity changing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignees: Murakami Kaimeido Co, Omuron Tateishi Electronics Co.
    Inventors: Tohru Yamana, Kiyoshi Nakayama, Kazuhiko Sato
  • Patent number: 4606619
    Abstract: A rear-view mirror mounted on an upper portion of a door panel or a door window of a vehicle. When the rear-view mirror receives a shock from forward or backward, a mirror body thereof is folded backward or forward to weaken the shock. Furthermore, when the vehicle is parked or transported, the mirror body can be easily kept in a folded state so that it occupies less space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Assignee: Murakami Kaimeido Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tohru Yamana