Patents by Inventor Yoshihiko Okuyama

Yoshihiko Okuyama 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).

  • Spool braking device for fishing reel
    Patent number: 7712695
    Abstract: A spool braking device and a spool braking method for increasing spool braking capability. The spool braking device includes a reel attached to a fishing rod in a detachable manner. A rotatable spool is arranged in the reel. A fishing line is wound to the spool. A brake mechanism electronically brakes rotation of the spool. An acceleration sensor detects swing acceleration produced when the fishing rod is swung and generates an acceleration signal. A brake control unit determines whether or not the spool needs to be braked based on the acceleration signal and drives the brake mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Isao Yusa, Toshiaki Ito, Yoshihiko Okuyama
  • Pipeline built-in electric power generating set
    Patent number: 4740711
    Abstract: An electric power generating set for a fluid pipeline, comprising a turbine coupled to the pipeline for rotating under the pressure of the fluid moving in the pipeline; a generator coupled to the downstream end of the turbine for generating electric power upon rotation, and a heat exchanger for communicating the fluid from the turbine to the pipeline for absorbing heat from the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoji Sato, Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, Yoshihiko Okuyama