Patents by Inventor Yoji Katsuno

Yoji Katsuno 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).

  • Processed wire connecting apparatus
    Patent number: 6038763
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically connecting prepared wires to a connector (plug or socket) is described. The prepared wires have a terminal on at least one end. A connector holder is provided for holding the connector in position. A chuck is provided for taking a prepared wire from a storage case. The wire is transferred to a rotator for correcting the rotational angle of the wire and its associated terminal. The wire is gripped by another chuck, which inserts it into the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Kodera Electronics Co.,. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroji Kodera, Yoji Katsuno