Patents by Inventor Yoko YAMANASHI

Yoko YAMANASHI 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).

  • Publication number: 20230220597
    Abstract: A sewing machine determines a pattern from multiple patterns, as a first pattern. The sewing machine generates a projection image including a first image representing a sewing image of the first pattern in a sewing expected size thereof. The sewing machine projects the generated projection image onto a projection area. The sewing machine sews the first pattern on a workpiece in the sewing expected size based on pattern data for the first pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro MINEMATSU, Yoko YAMANASHI
  • Patent number: 11634846
    Abstract: A sewing machine determines a pattern from multiple patterns, as a first pattern. The sewing machine generates a projection image including a first image representing a sewing image of the first pattern in a sewing expected size thereof. The sewing machine projects the generated projection image onto a projection area. The sewing machine sews the first pattern on a workpiece in the sewing expected size based on pattern data for the first pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Minematsu, Yoko Yamanashi
  • Publication number: 20230029765
    Abstract: A processing data generation device includes an input portion, a processor, and a memory. The processor is configured to receive a detection signal of the input portion. The memory configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include pattern identification processing of identifying a target pattern, region specification command acquisition processing of acquiring, via the input portion, a region specification command to select, as a cutting region, a first region surrounded by an outside of the target pattern and by the target pattern, and processing data generation processing of creating processing data for cutting out, from a workpiece to be cut, the cutting region specified by the region specification command, as an applique piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Masashi TOKURA
  • Publication number: 20220316115
    Abstract: A sewing machine acquires embroidery data of the embroidery pattern formed from a plurality of partial patterns. The sewing machine selects, as a selected partial pattern, at least one partial pattern from among the plurality of partial patterns forming the embroidery pattern, on the basis of the acquired embroidery data. The sewing machine identifies, on the basis of the embroidery data, an outline of the selected partial pattern that was selected. The sewing machine generates processing data for performing processing following the shape of the selected partial pattern, on the basis of the identified outline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Masashi TOKURA, Takafumi NAKA
  • Publication number: 20220316117
    Abstract: A cutting system includes a sewing machine and a cutting device. The sewing machine includes a sewing portion, a sewing communication portion, a sewing processor, and a sewing memory. The sewing machine acquires an embroidery data stored in the sewing memory. The sewing machine sends, via a network line, the acquired embroidery data. The cutting device includes a cutting portion, a cutter communication portion, a cutter processor, and a cutter memory. The cutting device receives, via the network line, the embroidery data sent by the sewing machine. The cutting device generates a cutting data based on the received embroidery data. The cutting device drives the cutting portion based on the generated cutting data, and cuts the object to be cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Mayumi NISHIZAKI, Kanae MINAMIKAWA, Yoko YAMANASHI
  • Patent number: 11180879
    Abstract: A sewing machine includes a sewing portion, a movement portion, a processor and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include acquiring pattern data indicating positions of a plurality of needle drop points to sew a pattern, acquiring a position of a sewing start point of the pattern, performing first correction, performing second correction that uses the acquired position of the sewing start point as a base point, and corrects the pattern data, by changing, by an acquired change amount, the positions of the plurality of needle drop points represented by the pattern data corrected by the first correction, and controlling the sewing portion and the movement portion and sewing the pattern on the sewing object, in accordance with the pattern data corrected by the second correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko Yamanashi, Yukiyoshi Muto, Fuyuki Nakashima
  • Patent number: 11149369
    Abstract: A sewing machine includes a movement mechanism, a swinging mechanism, a presser device, a guide portion, a processor, and a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include acquiring pattern data used for sewing a couching pattern in which a plurality of motifs are continuously arranged. The motif is configured in a predetermined shape by a plurality of stitches including a main stitch and a sub-stitch. The processes include correcting at least one selected from the group of a start point position and an end point position of the main stitch of one of the motifs, such that the length of the main stitch of the one motif is longer in a second case than in a first case, and driving the movement mechanism and the swinging mechanism in accordance with the corrected pattern data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko Yamanashi, Yukiyoshi Muto, Takafumi Naka, Fuyuki Nakashima
  • Publication number: 20210310167
    Abstract: A sewing machine determines a pattern from multiple patterns, as a first pattern. The sewing machine generates a projection image including a first image representing a sewing image of the first pattern in a sewing expected size thereof. The sewing machine projects the generated projection image onto a projection area. The sewing machine sews the first pattern on a workpiece in the sewing expected size based on pattern data for the first pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro MINEMATSU, Yoko YAMANASHI
  • Patent number: 11060221
    Abstract: A sewing machine determines a pattern from multiple patterns, as a first pattern. The sewing machine generates a projection image including a first image representing a sewing image of the first pattern in a sewing expected size thereof. The sewing machine projects the generated projection image onto a projection area. The sewing machine sews the first pattern on a workpiece in the sewing expected size based on pattern data for the first pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Minematsu, Yoko Yamanashi
  • Patent number: 11008685
    Abstract: A controller of a sewing machine obtains a rectangular frame embroidery pattern and obtains a first unit pattern to be laid out in each of four corner portions of the embroidery pattern and a second unit pattern to be repeatedly laid out in each of side portions of the embroidery pattern. The controller determines, based on the size of the embroidery pattern, the number of repeats of the second unit pattern in a target side portion. The controller generates pattern data for the embroidery pattern including the first unit pattern being laid out in each corner portion and the second unit pattern being laid out in the target side portion as many as the determined number of repeats of the second unit pattern. The controller causes the sewing machine to form the embroidery pattern on a workpiece held by an embroidery hoop based on the generated pattern data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko Yamanashi, Yukiyoshi Muto
  • Publication number: 20200308745
    Abstract: A sewing machine includes a sewing portion, a movement portion, a processor and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include acquiring pattern data indicating positions of a plurality of needle drop points to sew a pattern, acquiring a position of a sewing start point of the pattern, performing first correction, performing second correction that uses the acquired position of the sewing start point as a base point, and corrects the pattern data, by changing, by an acquired change amount, the positions of the plurality of needle drop points represented by the pattern data corrected by the first correction, and controlling the sewing portion and the movement portion and sewing the pattern on the sewing object, in accordance with the pattern data corrected by the second correction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Yukiyoshi MUTO, Fuyuki NAKASHIMA
  • Publication number: 20200291561
    Abstract: A sewing machine includes a movement mechanism, a swinging mechanism, a presser device, a guide portion, a processor, and a memory configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include acquiring pattern data used for sewing a couching pattern in which a plurality of motifs are continuously arranged. The motif is configured in a predetermined shape by a plurality of stitches including a main stitch and a sub-stitch. The processes include correcting at least one selected from the group of a start point position and an end point position of the main stitch of one of the motifs, such that the length of the main stitch of the one motif is longer in a second case than in a first case, and driving the movement mechanism and the swinging mechanism in accordance with the corrected pattern data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Yukiyoshi MUTO, Takafumi NAKA, Fuyuki NAKASHIMA
  • Patent number: 10626533
    Abstract: A sewing machine sews a sewing pattern on a work cloth. The sewing machine includes a storage portion configured to store pattern data used for sewing the sewing pattern on the work cloth, and a projector configured to project an image. The sewing machine generates, on the basis of the pattern data, a projection image that includes a pattern object and a peripheral object. The pattern object represents the sewing pattern. The peripheral object is disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the pattern object and surrounds the pattern object. The sewing machine controls the projector and projecting the generated projection image toward a top surface of a bed portion on which the work cloth is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yoko Yamanashi
  • Patent number: 10619279
    Abstract: A decoration pattern data generating apparatus includes: a controller, the controller being configured to control the decoration pattern data generating apparatus to select an embroidery pattern to be sewn, specify an outline of the embroidery pattern, based on embroidery pattern data for sewing the selected embroidery pattern; set an area outside the specified outline, as a decoration area; and generate decoration pattern data for sewing a decoration pattern in the set decoration area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko Yamanashi, Ryutaro Maki, Takafumi Naka
  • Publication number: 20200010992
    Abstract: A controller of a sewing machine obtains a rectangular frame embroidery pattern and obtains a first unit pattern to be laid out in each of four corner portions of the embroidery pattern and a second unit pattern to be repeatedly laid out in each of side portions of the embroidery pattern. The controller determines, based on the size of the embroidery pattern, the number of repeats of the second unit pattern in a target side portion. The controller generates pattern data for the embroidery pattern including the first unit pattern being laid out in each corner portion and the second unit pattern being laid out in the target side portion as many as the determined number of repeats of the second unit pattern. The controller causes the sewing machine to form the embroidery pattern on a workpiece held by an embroidery hoop based on the generated pattern data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Yukiyoshi MUTO
  • Publication number: 20200010991
    Abstract: A sewing machine determines a pattern from multiple patterns, as a first pattern. The sewing machine generates a projection image including a first image representing a sewing image of the first pattern in a sewing expected size thereof. The sewing machine projects the generated projection image onto a projection area. The sewing machine sews the first pattern on a workpiece in the sewing expected size based on pattern data for the first pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoshihiro MINEMATSU, Yoko YAMANASHI
  • Publication number: 20190093267
    Abstract: A sewing machine sews a sewing pattern on a work cloth. The sewing machine includes a storage portion configured to store pattern data used for sewing the sewing pattern on the work cloth, and a projector configured to project an image. The sewing machine generates, on the basis of the pattern data, a projection image that includes a pattern object and a peripheral object. The pattern object represents the sewing pattern. The peripheral object is disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the pattern object and surrounds the pattern object. The sewing machine controls the projector and projecting the generated projection image toward a top surface of a bed portion on which the work cloth is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Yoko YAMANASHI
  • Publication number: 20180347089
    Abstract: A decoration pattern data generating apparatus includes: a controller, the controller being configured to control the decoration pattern data generating apparatus to select an embroidery pattern to be sewn, specify an outline of the embroidery pattern, based on embroidery pattern data for sewing the selected embroidery pattern; set an area outside the specified outline, as a decoration area; and generate decoration pattern data for sewing a decoration pattern in the set decoration area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Ryutaro MAKI, Takafumi NAKA
  • Publication number: 20180111282
    Abstract: A cut data generating apparatus for generating cut data for allowing a cutting apparatus including a cutting mechanism to cut a pattern out of a target workpiece includes a controller, the controller being configured to control the cut data generating apparatus to: identify an outline of the pattern; form a first cutting line that has a jagged shape swinging with a predetermined swinging amount in a direction intersecting with the outline, along the outline; and generate the cut data for cutting along the first cutting line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Yoko YAMANASHI, Kiyokazu SEKINE
  • Patent number: 9371606
    Abstract: An embroidery data generator is configured to generate embroidery data and is provided with a pattern storing unit and a control device. The pattern storing unit is configured to store plural types of pattern data configured for sewing one or more sub-patterns according to a predetermined stitch pattern. The one or more sub-patterns constitutes an embroidery pattern. The control device is configured to randomly extract pattern data configured for sewing the one or more sub-patterns from the plural types of pattern data stored in the pattern storing unit and to assign extracted pattern data to the one or more sub-patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yoko Yamanashi