Patents by Inventor Toru Yamakawa

Toru Yamakawa 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: 11969777
    Abstract: A structure includes: a first member made of metal having a tubular shape, and having a through-insertion hole; a second member made of resin and joined to the first member; and a third member made of metal having a tubular shape, and inserted through inside the first member. The third member is tube-expanded toward the first member and joined to the first member by press-fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.)
    Inventors: Taiki Yamakawa, Toru Hashimura, Yasuhiro Maeda
  • Patent number: 11946580
    Abstract: A joined body includes a tubular first member, and a second member including a plate-shaped wall portion in which a through-hole is formed, the first member being inserted into the through-hole. The collar member is interposed between the first member and the second member in at least a part of the hole peripheral wall of the through-hole. The first member and the second member are joined by expanding the first member at a portion corresponding to the through-hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: KOBE STEEL, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Maeda, Toru Hashimura, Taiki Yamakawa
  • Patent number: 7605226
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel protein involved in adhesion and fusion between myoblasts in the course of the formation of byotube. The present invention relates to Meltrins, which a membrane protein having fusion, adhesion and aggregation activity of cells, especially myoblast; and to polypeptides of their domains, DNAs encoding them, antisense RNA for these DNAs, various antibodies to Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains, expression vectors containing these DNAs, and transformants by these vectors; as well as to the process for producing Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains using those transformants and medical compositions comprising Meltrins or antagonist against them as an effective ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuko Fujisawa, Toru Yamakawa, Kamon Shirakawa, Chitose Orii, Naoki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20070025992
    Abstract: The present invention provides a human antibody or an active-fragment thereof that specifically binds to human platelet membrane glycoprotein VI and does not induce a human platelet aggregation independently; a cell that produces the antibody or its active-fragment; a pharmaceutical composition that comprises the antibody or its active-fragment as an active ingredient, and so on. The above-mentioned cell can be obtained for example, as follows: a peripheral-blood-lymphocyte of the human that produces an autologous antibody to GPVI is activated by in vitro immunization under specific conditions; a hybridoma with mouse myeloma cell is prepared; and then the hybridoma that produces a monoclonal antibody, which has a binding capacity to GPVI and has an activity that suppresses collagen-mediated agglutinability of the human platelet is selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: MOCHIDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hiroshi Takayama, Kamon Shirakawa, Toru Yamakawa, Tetsushi Kawahara
  • Patent number: 7170550
    Abstract: Information about various adjustments made to TVs during assembly is entered into a database after each adjustment, to facilitate monitoring and reporting of the assembly process, so that corrective action when appropriate can be taken more quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Toru Yamakawa
  • Publication number: 20060247164
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel protein involved in adhesion and fusion between myoblasts in the course of the formation of byotube. The present invention relates to Meltrins, which a membrane protein having fusion, adhesion and aggregation activity of cells, especially myoblast; and to polypeptides of their domains, DNAs encoding them, antisense RNA for these DNAs, various antibodies to Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains, expression vectors containing these DNAs, and transformants by these vectors; as well as to the process for producing Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains using those transformants and medical compositions comprising Meltrins or antagonist against them as an effective ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: MOCHIDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Atsuko Fujisawa, Toru Yamakawa, Kamon Shirakawa, Chitose Orii, Naoki Ogawa
  • Patent number: 7060791
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel protein involved in adhesion and fusion between myoblasts in the course of the formation of byotube. The present invention relates to Meltrins, which a membrane protein having fusion, adhesion and aggregation activity of cells, especially myoblast; and to polypeptides of their domains, DNAs encoding them, antisense RNA for these DNAs, various antibodies to Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains, expression vectors containing these DNAs, and transformants by these vectors; as well as to the process for producing Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains using those transformants and medical compositions comprising Meltrins or antagonist against them as an effective ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuko Fujisawa, Toru Yamakawa, Kamon Shirakawa, Chitose Orii, Naoki Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20050018047
    Abstract: Information about various adjustments made to TVs during assembly is entered into a database after each adjustment, to facilitate monitoring and reporting of the assembly process, so that corrective action when appropriate can be taken more quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: Toru Yamakawa
  • Publication number: 20050012820
    Abstract: Information about various adjustments made to TVs during assembly is entered into a database after each adjustment, instead of after the TV has completed the adjustment line, so that corrective action when appropriate can be taken more quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Toru Yamakawa
  • Publication number: 20020147132
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel protein involved in adhesion and fusion between myoblasts in the course of the formation of byotube. The present invention relates to Meltrins, which a membrane protein having fusion, adhesion and aggregation activity of cells, especially myoblast; and to polypeptides of their domains, DNAs encoding them, antisense RNA for these DNAs, various antibodies to Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains, expression vectors containing these DNAs, and transformants by these vectors; as well as to the process for producing Meltrins and the polypeptides of their domains using those transformants and medical compositions comprising Meltrins or antagonist against them as an effective ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsuko Fujisawa, Toru Yamakawa, Kamon Shirakawa, Chitose Orii, Naoki Ogawa
  • Patent number: 5642715
    Abstract: Inflow/outflow ports are provided in either one of a distribution member for distributing compressed fuel or a control sleeve which is externally fitted around the distribution member. Each of the ports includes a slit extending therefrom. At the other one of the distribution member and the control sleeve, an intake-cutoff hole that communicates sequentially with the inflow/outflow ports and a pilot port which communicates with the slits during part of the force feed period are provided. Since the fuel flows out through the slits during part of the force feed period, pilot injection can be more easily achieved prior to the main injection during low speed rotation and fuel is less likely to be diverted through the slits due to the constricting effect during high speed rotation so that only the main injection is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Zexel Corporation
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Ken'ichi Kubo, Hiroshi Ishiwata, Jun Matsubara
  • Patent number: 5248486
    Abstract: A heat generating agent for medical waste sterilization. The agent is at least one compound selected from calcium oxide, calcined dolomite, and magnesium oxide, and at least one compound selected from sulfamic acid, sodium bisulfate, and anhydrous phosphoric acid. The present invention also provides a method for sterilizing medical wastes. The method includes the steps of subjecting medical waste to exothermic reaction between water and a heat generating agent selected from calcium oxide and calcined dolomite or to exothermic reaction between iron powder and oxygen to generate reaction heat and/or alkalinity by the exothermic reaction. The present invention provides an aparatus to be used according to the method mentioned above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignees: Akira Matsuoka, Nihon Health Science Ltd., Kawai Lime Industry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Cement Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Matsuoka, Koichi Mimura, Masayuki Matsumoto, Masaru Matsunami, Kozo Mizutani, Minoru Okamura, Kazuomi Sakai, Toru Yamakawa
  • Patent number: 4897752
    Abstract: A disk cartridge which comprises a cartridge case, a disk rotatably encased in the cartridge case, and a cleaning sheet supported on the inside surface of the cartridge case by welding, the cartridge case being composed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and the cleaning sheet being composed at least of a mixed fabric of acrylic fibers and rayon fibers and being fixed to the inside surfaces of the cartridge case by welding has distinguished disk-handling characteristics and cartridge case-fixing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hajime Doi, Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Matsumoto, Kunio Mizushima
  • Patent number: 4840246
    Abstract: A power transmission control system for a four-wheel drive vehicle powered by an engine has a transmission for transmitting the power of the engine to main driving wheels of the four-wheel drive vehicle, and a clutch for transmitting the power to auxiliary driving wheels. A hydraulic circuit for operating the clutch and a solenoid operated valve are provided for operating the clutch.Speed sensors are provided for detecting speeds of the main and auxiliary driving wheels in order to detect the slipping of wheels and vehicle speed.A steering angle is sensed for detecting a large steering angle. An electric circuit is provided to respond to the output of the speed sensors at slipping for engaging the clutch and to respond to large steering angle at low vehicle speed for disengaging the clutch for providing two-wheel driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Makita, Mitsuo Umezawa, Ryuzo Sakikiyama
  • Patent number: 4662490
    Abstract: A system for controlling a clutch for a plurality of independent engine units, in which gears of the engine units are engaged with a gear of an output shaft and are arranged to form a pump chamber, the output fluid of the pump chamber being used for operating the clutch so as to connect engine units with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Toru Yamakawa
  • Patent number: 4630704
    Abstract: A system for controlling a power transmission of a four-wheel drive vehicle powered by an engine has a transmission for transmitting the power of the engine to main driving wheels of the four-wheel drive vehicle, a hydraulically operated clutch for transmitting the power to auxiliary driving wheels, a hydraulic circuit for operating the clutch in accordance with driving conditions. The system comprises a sensor for detecting the inclination of roads and for producing an output signal dependent on the inclination, and a control circuit responsive to the output signal from the sensor for engaging the clutch when the output signal exceeds a predetermined value, thereby establishing the four-wheel drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Makita, Mitsuo Umezawa, Ryuzo Sakakiyama
  • Patent number: 4617840
    Abstract: A system for controlling power transmission of a four-wheel drive vehicle powered by an engine. The vehicle is provided with a transmission for transmitting a power of the engine to main wheels and a clutch for selectively transmitting the power to auxiliary wheels. In order to detect sudden braking of the vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor and a control circuit for detecting deceleration of the vehicle greater than a predetermined value are provided, the control circuit producing an output signal. A switch is provided responsive to the output signal for engaging the clutch, whereby the four-wheel driving power transmission is established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Makita, Mitsuo Umezawa, Ryuzo Sakakiyama
  • Patent number: 4586583
    Abstract: A system for controlling a power transmission of a four-wheel drive vehicle powered by an engine has a transmission for transmitting the power of the engine to main driving wheels of the four-wheel drive vehicle, and a clutch for transmitting the power to auxiliary driving wheels. A hydraulic circuit and a solenoid operated valve are provided for operating the clutch.First sensors are provided for detecting the speed of the main and auxiliary driving wheels, respectively, and second sensors are provided for detecting depression of an accelerator pedal and depression of a brake pedal of the vehicle respectively. When a large difference between the speed of the wheels is detected, the clutch is engaged, and when a large acceleration and large deceleration dependent on the output of the first sensors are detected, the clutch is engaged for establishing the four-wheel drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Makita, Mitsuo Umezawa, Ryuzo Sakakiyama
  • Patent number: 4576061
    Abstract: A system for controlling a power transmission of a four-wheel drive vehicle powered by an engine. The system is provided with a transmission for transmitting a power of the engine to main wheels, a clutch for selectively transmitting the power to auxiliary wheels, a vehicle speed sensor for sensing the speed of the vehicle and for producing a vehicle speed signal dependent on the speed, a steering angle sensor for sensing the steering angle of the vehicle and for producing a steering angle signal dependent on the steering angle. A control circuit is provided to compare the vehicle speed signal and steering angle signal with reference values and judge whether the condition is in the range of conditions causing tight corner braking and to produce a clutch signal. A switch is responsive to the clutch signal for disengaging the clutch, whereby the four-wheel drive is changed to the two-wheel drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toru Yamakawa, Fujio Makita, Mitsuo Umezawa, Ryuzo Sakakiyama
  • Patent number: 4560021
    Abstract: A control system having a plurality of sensors which sense conditions of a vehicle for producing signals, a selection button which selects combinations of the sensed signals and a control device which operates in response to the selected combination of signals to control a clutch to incorporate a plurality of engine units and the output engine torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Toru Yamakawa