Patents by Inventor Yoshikatsu Tamaoki

Yoshikatsu Tamaoki 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).

  • Patent number: 6323832
    Abstract: A color display device in which a plurality of units are arranged in a matrix, each unit having collectively disposed three light emission diodes of three colors, for example, red, yellowish green, and blue, and in which emission intensity and a luminous color of each light emission diode can be controlled by supplying each light emission diode with a time series electric pulse while varying its intensity and width. In the device according to the present invention, the electrodes are provided collectively on one side of the flexible insulator substrate and multilayer wiring is formed by evaporation or plating on the substrate so that the device has an advantage which could not obtained in the conventional display devices in that the display portion thereof can be rolled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventors: Junichi Nishizawa, Yoshikatsu Tamaoki
  • Patent number: 4964023
    Abstract: An illuminated tool or key, in which a light source is detachably secured to a surface of the tool or key. Additionally, the emitted light can be modulated to perform an additional keying function when received by the lock. A three-color light emitter is preferable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: Junichi Nishizawa
    Inventors: Junichi Nishizawa, Yoshikatsu Tamaoki
  • Patent number: 4831504
    Abstract: An illuminated tool or key, in which a light source is detachably secured to a surface of the tool or key. Additionally, the emitted light can be modulated to perform an additional keying function when received by the lock. A three-color light emitter is preferable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Junichi Nishizawa
    Inventors: Junichi Nishizawa, Yoshikatsu Tamaoki