Patents by Inventor Yuichi Itoh
Yuichi Itoh 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).
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Publication number: 20240112083Abstract: An evaluation information output apparatus outputs, based on a nodding action of one or more persons, evaluation information on the nodding action. The evaluation information output apparatus includes a first information acquisition unit and an output unit. The first information acquisition unit acquires information about the nodding action. The output unit includes a learned model that receives the information about the nodding action as input and outputs the evaluation information on the nodding action and uses the learned model to estimate and output the evaluation information on the nodding action from the information about the nodding action. The learned model is obtained by learning the information about the nodding action and the evaluation information on the nodding action as a learning data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Sanae KAGAWA, Yuichi ITOH
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Publication number: 20240042163Abstract: A hot-cold tactile presentation device includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements which are arranged in a matrix by placing the thermoelectric elements side by side along x and y directions respectively, a plurality of row_heat lines each extending in the x direction, and a plurality of column lines each extending in the y direction. The plurality of row_heat lines are each connected to one end of each of the plurality of thermoelectric elements that align in the x direction, and the plurality of column lines are each connected to the other end of each of the plurality of thermoelectric elements that align in the y direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Osaka Heat Cool Inc.Inventors: Kenzo IBANO, Tohru SUGAHARA, Yuichi ITOH, Katsunari SATO, Shintaro IZUMI
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Patent number: 11515563Abstract: A stacking apparatus provided with a flexible conveyor plate (20), a clamp mechanism (25) for holding a sheet-shaped member carried on the conveyor plate (20) against the conveyor plate (20), and an adjustment mechanism able to adjust the degree of curvature of the conveyor plate (20). When stacking a new sheet-shaped member (1) carried on the conveyor plate (20) onto already stacked sheet-shaped members (1), the adjustment mechanism makes the conveyor plate (20) deform from a flat state to a curved state to make the new sheet-shaped member (1) carried on the conveyor plate (20) deform from a flat state to a curved state.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masato Ono, Yuichi Itoh, Yusuke Ikeda, Kazuhito Kato
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Publication number: 20220085419Abstract: A resin applicator including a pair of transfer rings that are arranged so that transfer surfaces face each other via a clearance; at least one resin supply that supplies an ultraviolet cure resin to the transfer surfaces of the transfer rings; and at least one ultraviolet light source that supplies an ultraviolet ray to at least the clearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuichi ITOH, Yuto NARITA, Kazuhito KATO, Hiroshi FUJIWARA
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Patent number: 11274002Abstract: A placement method using a placement device provided with a first process of pressing a transfer plate a topmost layer sheet member so as to pick up it when a restraint device is rendered a restraining state, a second process of rendering the restraint device a non-restraining state to render the transfer plate an inclined state while pressing down the plurality of sheet members from above in the stacking direction by a base end part side of the transfer plate rendered the inclined state, a third process of inserting the restraining blade into the space formed between the topmost layer sheet member and the sheet member of the layer below it and again render the restraint device the restraining state, and a fourth process of making the transfer plate retract upward while returning it to the horizontal state and transferring the topmost layer sheet member to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Nobuhira Abe, Yuto Narita, Yuichi Itoh
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Patent number: 11217825Abstract: A solid-state battery includes a third active material layer, a first solid electrolyte layer, a first active material layer, a first current collector layer, a second active material layer, a second solid electrolyte layer and a fourth active material layer in the order mentioned, wherein both the first and second active layers are anode or cathode active material layers. When both the first and second active layers are anode layers, both the third and fourth active layers are cathode layers. When both the first and second active layers are cathode layers, both the third and fourth active layers are anode layers, at least the first current collector layer extends to an outer side than the third and fourth active layers, and an insulating resin layer continuously across a surface of the extending part on one side, a side face and a surface of the extending part on the other side.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuichi Itoh, Yuto Narita, Kazuhito Kato, Hiroshi Fujiwara
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Publication number: 20210257653Abstract: A stacking apparatus provided with a flexible conveyor plate (20), a clamp mechanism (25) for holding a sheet-shaped member carried on the conveyor plate (20) against the conveyor plate (20), and an adjustment mechanism able to adjust the degree of curvature of the conveyor plate (20). When stacking a new sheet-shaped member (1) carried on the conveyor plate (20) onto already stacked sheet-shaped members (1), the adjustment mechanism makes the conveyor plate (20) deform from a flat state to a curved state to make the new sheet-shaped member (1) carried on the conveyor plate (20) deform from a flat state to a curved state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Masato ONO, Yuichi ITOH, Yusuke IKEDA, Kazuhito KATO
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Publication number: 20200354178Abstract: A placement method using a placement device provided with a first process of pressing a transfer plate a topmost layer sheet member so as to pick up it when a restraint device is rendered a restraining state, a second process of rendering the restraint device a non-restraining state to render the transfer plate an inclined state while pressing down the plurality of sheet members from above in the stacking direction by a base end part side of the transfer plate rendered the inclined state, a third process of inserting the restraining blade into the space formed between the topmost layer sheet member and the sheet member of the layer below it and again render the restraint device the restraining state, and a fourth process of making the transfer plate retract upward while returning it to the horizontal state and transferring the topmost layer sheet member to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Nobuhira ABE, Yuto NARITA, Yuichi ITOH
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Publication number: 20190393557Abstract: A solid-state battery includes a third active material layer, a first solid electrolyte layer, a first active material layer, a first current collector layer, a second active material layer, a second solid electrolyte layer and a fourth active material layer in the order mentioned, wherein both the first and second active layers are anode or cathode active material layers. When both the first and second active layers are anode layers, both the third and fourth active layers are cathode layers. When both the first and second active layers are cathode layers, both the third and fourth active layers are anode layers, at least the first current collector layer extends to an outer side than the third and fourth active layers, and an insulating resin layer continuously across a surface of the extending part on one side, a side face and a surface of the extending part on the other side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuichi ITOH, Yuto NARITA, Kazuhito KATO, Hiroshi FUJIWARA
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Publication number: 20140205885Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sulfide-based solid cell module which prevents a rapid deterioration in some unit cells caused by hydrogen sulfide. Disclosed is a sulfide-based solid cell module comprising a unit cell stack which comprises two or more stacked unit cells, wherein each of the unit cells comprises at least a positive electrode, an electrolyte layer and a negative electrode stacked in this order; at least one of the positive electrode, the electrolyte layer and the negative electrode comprises a sulfide-based solid material; and the two or more unit cells are stacked in a stacking direction of the positive electrode, electrolyte layer and negative electrode of each unit cell, and wherein a stacking direction of the unit cells of the unit cell stack is inclined at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Hirotoshi Imai, Yuichi Itoh
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Patent number: 7910037Abstract: A fuel cell manufacturing method is provided by which an unbroken strip of sheet material is sent through a molding process, an MEA assembly process and a modularization process, and is separated into individual modules in a batch process. In the molding process, separators are sequentially molded on the strip of sheet material, and a separator strip is produced in which the separators are connected together by runners. In the MEA assembly process and the modularization process, MEAs are sequentially assembled on the separator strip in which a series of the separators are connected together by the runners, and a module strip is produced in which a series of the modules are connected together by the runners. In the batch process, the series of modules is separated into the individual modules by cutting and removing the runners from the module strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yuichi Itoh, Nobuhira Abe, Satoshi Ohnuma
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Publication number: 20070102846Abstract: A fuel cell manufacturing method is provided by which an unbroken strip of sheet material is sent through a molding process, an MEA assembly process and a modularization process, and is separated into individual modules in a batch process. In the molding process, separators are sequentially molded on the strip of sheet material, and a separator strip is produced in which the separators are connected together by runners. In the MEA assembly process and the modularization process, MEAs are sequentially assembled on the separator strip in which a series of the separators are connected together by the runners, and a module strip is produced in which a series of the modules are connected together by the runners. In the batch process, the series of modules is separated into the individual modules by cutting and removing the runners from the module strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuichi Itoh, Nobuhira Abe, Satoshi Ohnuma
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Patent number: 7094828Abstract: An olefin thermoplastic elastomer composition which is superior in the resistance to oils, heat resistance, formability and flexibility is provided, said elestomer composition comprising the components (A) 40–90 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin having a melt flow rate (determined at 230 ° C. under a load of 2.16 kg according to ASTM D 1238) of 0.1–5 g/10 minutes, (B) 10–60 parts by weight of a copolymer rubber based on olefin, the contents of the components (A) and (B) summing up to 100 parts by weight, and (C) 20–150 parts by weight of a softener, wherein the composition is in such a cross-linked state that the gel content thereof amounts to 97% by weight or higher.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Kyoko Kobayashi, Hiroyasu Yamaoka, Yuichi Itoh, Akira Uchiyama
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Low fogging thermoplastic elastomer composition and manufacturing method and use of same composition
Patent number: 7049356Abstract: This invention relates to a perfectly or partially crosslinked olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which comprises 10 to 90 parts by weight of a crystalline polyolefin (a), 90 to 10 parts by weight of an olefin-based copolymer rubber (b) (the total amount of the components (a) and (b) being 100 parts by weight) and 3 to 100 parts by weight of a paraffinic mineral oil softening agent (c) having an evaporation loss of 0.4% by weight or less at a condition of 200° C., atmospheric pressure and 1 hour and having a kinetic viscosity (40° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Yuichi Itoh, Kunihiko Mizumoto, Hiroyasu Yamaoka, Akira Uchiyama -
Patent number: 6880513Abstract: An engine block includes a cylinder head, a plurality of bearing caps for a crankshaft, a cylinder block disposed between the cylinder head and the bearing caps, a plurality of fastening members for fastening the cylinder head and the bearing caps to each other, and a plurality of columnar members interposed between the cylinder head and the bearing caps to receive the fastening forces of the fastening members. Thus, it is possible to provide an engine block including a cylinder block reduced in weight by a remarkable reduction in required strength.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Haruhiko Komatsu, Tsuneo Endoh, Tsuyoshi Baba, Yuichi Itoh, Tosio Takamoto
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Patent number: 6761030Abstract: A waste heat recovering device for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, wherein among a plurality of exhaust pipes extending from cylinders of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, a plurality of exhaust pipes unlikely to cause exhaust interference are collected to form one or more collecting pipes. A heat exchanger for recovering heat of exhaust gas is provided in the one or more collecting pipes. Therefore, a waste heat recovering device can be provided, in which the number of heat exchangers is reduced compared to the number of cylinders of the multi-cylinder internal combustion engine to reduce rest periods of the heat exchanger and reduce spaces occupied by the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroyuki Niikura, Tsuneo Endoh, Yuichi Itoh, Naoki Ohta
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Patent number: 6723794Abstract: An olefin thermoplastic elastomer composition comprises a crystalline polyolefin resin (A) and an ethylene/&agr;-olefin/nonconjugated polyene copolymer rubber (B), and optionally a softener (C) and/or an inorganic filler (D), in a specific ratio. The copolymer rubber (B) is prepared by the use of a metallocene catalyst and comprises ethylene, an &agr;-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms and a nonconjugated polyene. This composition ca provide molded products of more excellent tensile strength, elongation at break, elastomeric properties (elongation set, permanent compression set, etc.), heat resistance and low-temperature properties than the conventional non-crosslinked olefin thermoplastic elastomers, even if the composition is in the non-crosslinked form. The composition in the partially or completely crosslinked form can provided molded products of more excellent low-temperature properties, tensile strength, elongation at break and elastomeric properties than the conventional vulcanized rubbers.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Masaaki Kawasaki, Keiji Okada, Tetsuo Tojo, Kyoko Kobayashi, Yuichi Itoh, Akira Uchiyama, Toshiyuki Tsutsui, Toshihiro Sagane
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Patent number: 6720376Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer composition which includes and comprises 10 to 60 parts by weight of a polyolefin (A), 30 to 87 parts by weight of a crosslinked rubber (B), 3 to 50 parts by weight of a softening agent (C) [the total amount of (A), (B) and (C) being 100 parts by weight] and 0.02 to 0.3 part by weight of a phenolic heat stabilizer (D) and which retains an elongation value at break by 80% or more, after aging for 500 hours in an air oven of 130° C., of the value before the aging; and relates to a manufacturing method thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Yuichi Itoh, Akira Uchiyama
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Patent number: 6635705Abstract: The present invention relates to an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which comprises a crystalline polyolefin resin (A), an ethylene-&agr;-olefin-non-conjugated polyene copolymer rubber (B) and at least on rubber (C) selected from polyisobutylene, butyl rubber and a propylene-ethylene copolymer rubber having a propylene content of 50 mol % or more or an ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer (D) having a density of 0.870 to 0.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Yuichi Itoh, Kyoko Kobayashi, Akira Uchiyama, Masaaki Kawasaki
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Patent number: 6610786Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer exhibiting scarce tendency of depositing gummy crust around the extrusion die upon extrusion molding articles therefrom and a superior oil-resistance, which comprises (A) a crystalline polyolefin resin and (B) a cross-linked rubber component produced by a specific melt-kneading technique and which has a certain high level of gel content, a high oil-resistance and a certain reduced rate of deposition of gummy crust on the extrusion die.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1998Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals IncInventors: Yuichi Itoh, Akira Uchiyama