Patents by Inventor Yoshihiko Kodo

Yoshihiko Kodo 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).

  • Automatic laser beam machining apparatus and performing automatic laser beam machining method
    Patent number: 5904869
    Abstract: An automatic laser beam machining apparatus with a sensor that detects whether a user slots a fare (e.g. coins) for starting laser beam machining of an article. The apparatus includes a video camera that can take an image (such as the face of a user) and reproduce it by laser machining upon an article. The article is removed from a stack of the articles and automatically properly positioned for laser machining with safety and ease. A mark is provided on the article for detecting the machining condition (e.g. the material or a shape of the article) by using a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: SNK Corporation
    Inventors: Shinya Saito, Yoshihiko Kodo, Kazukuni Hiraoka, Shigeru Minami, Hamao Horiguchi, Shin Tsuyuzaki, Kouichi Ishimoto, Yoshinori Matsumoto