Patents by Inventor Toshiyuki Matsuda
Toshiyuki Matsuda 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).
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Patent number: 11025018Abstract: It is aimed to provide a charging inlet easily mountable on a body of a vehicle. A charging inlet is fixed to a vehicle body (10) and includes a housing main body (30) having a plurality of terminals accommodated inside, a mounting plate provided on an outer peripheral surface of the housing main body and arranged on an inner surface side of the vehicle body (10), bolts (50) inserted into first through holes formed in the mounting plate and second through holes formed in the vehicle body (10), and nuts (60) provided on an outer surface side of the vehicle body (10) and threadably engaged with the bolts (50).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Inventors: Masahiro Karasawa, Hironobu Hashimoto, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Publication number: 20200244016Abstract: It is aimed to provide a charging inlet easily mountable on a body of a vehicle. A charging inlet is fixed to a vehicle body (10) and includes a housing main body (30) having a plurality of terminals accommodated inside, a mounting plate provided on an outer peripheral surface of the housing main body and arranged on an inner surface side of the vehicle body (10), bolts (50) inserted into first through holes formed in the mounting plate and second through holes formed in the vehicle body (10), and nuts (60) provided on an outer surface side of the vehicle body (10) and threadably engaged with the bolts (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Masahiro Karasawa, Hironobu Hashimoto, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Patent number: 9979130Abstract: A charging inlet 10 described in this specification includes a cable lock mount portion 30 for mounting a cable lock 50. The cable lock mount portion 30 includes: locking walls 31 including locking holes 31A, 31B for insertion of a cable lock pin 40; a pin lock 35 to be locked on the cable lock pin 40 for retaining the cable lock pin 40; and a displacement restricting portion (support walls 36) for restricting displacement of the cable lock pin when the cable lock pin 40 is displaced in a direction toward the pin lock 35. The displacement restricting portion restricts the displacement of the cable lock pin 40 by abutting on the cable lock pin 40 in a position at which the cable lock pin 40 does not contact the pin lock 35.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignees: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Kenya Takahashi, Daisuke Ito, Eiji Kitano
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Publication number: 20170338594Abstract: A charging inlet 10 described in this specification includes a cable lock mount portion 30 for mounting a cable lock 50. The cable lock mount portion 30 includes: locking walls 31 including locking holes 31A, 31B for insertion of a cable lock pin 40; a pin lock 35 to be locked on the cable lock pin 40 for retaining the cable lock pin 40; and a displacement restricting portion (support walls 36) for restricting displacement of the cable lock pin when the cable lock pin 40 is displaced in a direction toward the pin lock 35. The displacement restricting portion restricts the displacement of the cable lock pin 40 by abutting on the cable lock pin 40 in a position at which the cable lock pin 40 does not contact the pin lock 35.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Toshiyuki MATSUDA, Kenya TAKAHASHI, Daisuke ITO, Eiji KITANO
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Patent number: 9537252Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is to be connected to a battery in a vehicle. The vehicle-side connector (10) includes a housing main body (20) fixed to a body of the vehicle, and a sub-housing (30) fit to the housing main body (20) from an inner side of the vehicle. A seal (31) is sandwiched between the housing main body (20) and the sub-housing (30) to cut off the interior of the vehicle from water. A water guide (27) is formed by a clearance (S) between the housing main body (20) and the sub-housing (30) and is outside a water cut-off area defined by the seal (31). A water drain (28) opens down from the water guide (27) in the housing main body (20) and is configured to drain water to an outer side of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Patent number: 9496637Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) to be connected to a charging connector (1) to charge a battery mounted in a vehicle includes a housing (30) provided in the vehicle such that the charging connector (1) is fittable thereinto from front, terminal fittings (11) respectively connected to a plurality of wires (20P, 20S) drawn out from the interior of the vehicle including the battery, a plurality of terminal accommodating chambers (40) provided in the housing (30) and configured such that the respective terminal fittings (11) are accommodated thereinto by being inserted from behind, and a retainer (50) assemblable with a rear surface of the housing (30) to lock and retain each terminal fitting (11). A wire holding portion (65) capable of bundling and holding the respective wires (20P, 20S) arranged on a rear surface side of the retainer (50) by a tying member (T) is formed to project from the retainer (50).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Toshifumi Ichio, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Patent number: 9478909Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is connected to a battery mounted in a vehicle and is configured so that a charging connector (50) connected to a charger is connectable thereto from the front. The vehicle-side connector (10) includes a forwardly open lock fitting (22) configured so that a tip part of a lock arm (54) in the charging connector (50) is fit therein from the front. A locked portion (25) in the lock fitting (22) is formed by mounting a metal lock plate (25B) on a base (25A). The lock plate (25B) is made of metal and is configured so that the tip part of the lock arm (54) is to be locked thereto. A mounting hole (25C) for mounting the lock plate (25B) from behind is formed on a back wall (22B) of the lock fitting (22) and a cover (15) is provided to close the mounting hole (25C).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Tooru Shimizu, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Publication number: 20160072213Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) to be connected to a charging connector (1) to charge a battery mounted in a vehicle includes a housing (30) provided in the vehicle such that the charging connector (1) is fittable thereinto from front, terminal fittings (11) respectively connected to a plurality of wires (20P, 20S) drawn out from the interior of the vehicle including the battery, a plurality of terminal accommodating chambers (40) provided in the housing (30) and configured such that the respective terminal fittings (11) are accommodated thereinto by being inserted from behind, and a retainer (50) assemblable with a rear surface of the housing (30) to lock and retain each terminal fitting (11). A wire holding portion (65) capable of bundling and holding the respective wires (20P, 20S) arranged on a rear surface side of the retainer (50) by a tying member (T) is formed to project from the retainer (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Toshifumi Ichio, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Publication number: 20160013587Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is connected to a battery mounted in a vehicle and is configured so that a charging connector (50) connected to a charger is connectable thereto from the front. The vehicle-side connector (10) includes a forwardly open lock fitting (22) configured so that a tip part of a lock arm (54) in the charging connector (50) is fit therein from the front. A locked portion (25) in the lock fitting (22) is formed by mounting a metal lock plate (25B) on a base (25A). The lock plate (25B) is made of metal and is configured so that the tip part of the lock arm (54) is to be locked thereto. A mounting hole (25C) for mounting the lock plate (25B) from behind is formed on a back wall (22B) of the lock fitting (22) and a cover (15) is provided to close the mounting hole (25C).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Tooru Shimizu, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Publication number: 20160013580Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is to be connected to a battery in a vehicle. The vehicle-side connector (10) includes a housing main body (20) fixed to a body of the vehicle, and a sub-housing (30) fit to the housing main body (20) from an inner side of the vehicle. A seal (31) is sandwiched between the housing main body (20) and the sub-housing (30) to cut off the interior of the vehicle from water. A water guide (27) is formed by a clearance (S) between the housing main body (20) and the sub-housing (30) and is outside a water cut-off area defined by the seal (31). A water drain (28) opens down from the water guide (27) in the housing main body (20) and is configured to drain water to an outer side of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Toshiyuki MATSUDA
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Patent number: 9233615Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (C) to which a charging connector is to be connected includes a housing (20) capable of accommodating vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) fixed to ends of wires (10) drawn out from a battery in a vehicle. A connector fitting portion (25) is provided in a front part of the housing (20), and the charging connector can fit therein so that terminal connecting portions (13) of the vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) are electrically connectable to the charging connector. A terminal accommodating portion (30) is provided in a rear part of the housing (20) and is capable of accommodating parts of the vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) behind the terminal connecting portions (13), The terminal accommodating portion (30) is formed with a first draw-out opening (32) through which the wires (10) can be drawn backward and a second draw-out opening (33) through which the wires (10) can be drawn out laterally.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Ryota Sakai
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Patent number: 9150172Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is provided for connection to a battery of a vehicle. The vehicle-side connector includes a housing main body (30) for mating with a charging connector (50) that is connected to a charger. An indication device (20) with LED indicators (21) is mounted into the housing main body (30) and insulated wires (27) are drawn out from the LED indicators (21). Wire holders (28) are provided in the indication device (20) and hold the insulated wires (27) against a pulling force when the insulated wires (27) are pulled. The housing main body (30) includes mounting portions (35) to be mounted to a body of the vehicle and partition walls (22D) are formed between the wire holders (28) and the mounting portions (35).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Toshifumi Ichio
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Patent number: 9046030Abstract: An air-cooled engine for a working machine includes a fan cover, a muffler protector, and an insulator. The fan cover has a guide opening for guiding a cooling air toward an exhaust muffler. The muffler protector has air discharge holes for discharging the cooling air, which has been introduced through the guide opening into a guide passage, in a direction away from the working machine. The insulator has a deflector section bent toward a carburetor so that the cooling air having passed through another guide passage between the insulator and cylinder barrel is guided by the deflector section in a direction away from the working machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Noboru Kawaguchi, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Eishi Sogo, Teruyuki Saitoh, Shota Gomibuchi, Atsushi Maruyama
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Publication number: 20150147905Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) is provided for connection to a battery of a vehicle. The vehicle-side connector includes a housing main body (30) for mating with a charging connector (50) that is connected to a charger. An indication device (20) with LED indicators (21) is mounted into the housing main body (30) and insulated wires (27) are drawn out from the LED indicators (21). Wire holders (28) are provided in the indication device (20) and hold the insulated wires (27) against a pulling force when the insulated wires (27) are pulled. The housing main body (30) includes mounting portions (35) to be mounted to a body of the vehicle and partition walls (22D) are formed between the wire holders (28) and the mounting portions (35).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Toshifumi Ichio
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Publication number: 20150147918Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (C) to which a charging connector is to be connected includes a housing (20) capable of accommodating vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) fixed to ends of wires (10) drawn out from a battery in a vehicle. A connector fitting portion (25) is provided in a front part of the housing (20), and the charging connector can fit therein so that terminal connecting portions (13) of the vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) are electrically connectable to the charging connector. A terminal accommodating portion (30) is provided in a rear part of the housing (20) and is capable of accommodating parts of the vehicle-side terminal fittings (11) behind the terminal connecting portions (13), The terminal accommodating portion (30) is formed with a first draw-out opening (32) through which the wires (10) can be drawn backward and a second draw-out opening (33) through which the wires (10) can be drawn out laterally.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Ryota Sakai
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Publication number: 20140305107Abstract: An air-cooled engine for a working machine includes a fan cover, a muffler protector, and an insulator. The fan cover has a guide opening for guiding a cooling air toward an exhaust muffler. The muffler protector has air discharge holes for discharging the cooling air, which has been introduced through the guide opening into a guide passage, in a direction away from the working machine. The insulator has a deflector section bent toward a carburetor so that the cooling air having passed through another guide passage between the insulator and cylinder barrel is guided by the deflector section in a direction away from the working machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Noboru Kawaguchi, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Eishi Sogo, Teruyuki Saitoh, Shota Gomibuchi, Atsushi Maruyama
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Publication number: 20130261477Abstract: An in-vehicle electrocardiograph device includes: a direct electrode that is used to detect an electric potential of a body of a vehicle occupant in a state in which the direct electrode contacts a skin of the occupant; a capacitive-coupled electrode that is used to detect the electric potential of the body of the occupant in a state in which the capacitive-coupled electrode does not contact the skin of the occupant; and an electrocardiographic waveform determination unit that determines an electrocardiographic waveform of the occupant based on an electric potential at the direct electrode and an electric potential at the capacitive-coupled electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicants: The Ritsumeikan Trust, Toyota Jidosha kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshitaka FUWAMOTO, Masaaki MAKIKAWA, Yuta ITO, Toshiyuki MATSUDA, Takashi KOMURA, Taiji KAWACHI
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Patent number: 8475424Abstract: The disposable pull-on garment has a longitudinal centerline, a front region, a crotch region, and a back region. The front and back regions are joined at seams to form a waist opening and leg openings. The pull-on garment comprises a main portion, a side portion, and a waist portion. The side portion is disposed transversely outboard of the main portion. The waist portion comprises a center waist portion, an outer side waist portion, and an inner side waist portion. The contraction rate of the inner side waist portion is less than that of the center waist portion, and the contraction rate of the side portion longitudinally inboard of the inner side waist portion is greater than that of the inner side waist portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kenji Fujimoto, Haruko Sato, Masato Higaki, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Hiroshi Nakahata
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Patent number: 8126161Abstract: An acoustic echo canceller system having a filter with high suppression performance of acoustic echo, generated by using microphone array having a plurality of microphone elements, judging a band where only a speaker sound is present, based on phase difference among microphones, and carrying out adaptation of an adaptive filter for only such a band.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masahito Togami, Shinji Sakano, Toshiyuki Matsuda
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Patent number: 7901393Abstract: A disposable pull-on garment is disclosed, The pull-on garment comprises a ring-like elastic belt. The ring-like elastic belt comprises a front belt portion and a back belt portion comprising a belt layer and a belt elastic material joined to the belt layer. Each ring-like elastic belt portion has a central panel, and left and right side panels contiguous with its central panel. The central panel of the front belt portion is joined to the front waist panel of the absorbent main body. The central panel of the back belt portion is joined to the back waist panel of the absorbent main body. The respective left and right side panels of the front belt portion and the back belt portion are joined together at or adjacent to the respective left and right side edges to form the waist opening and the two leg openings. The longitudinal lengths of the side panels of the back belt portion are greater than the longitudinal lengths of the respective side panels of the front belt portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toshiyuki Matsuda, Kenji Fujimoto, Hiroshi Nakahata, Eiro Fukuda, Masaharu Nishikawa, Stephan David Conrad