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Atsushi Kobayashi

Atsushi Kobayashi, Seto-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110098808INTRAOCULAR LENS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An intraocular lens adapted for deployment within a lens capsule. At least part of a lens surface of the intraocular lens constitutes a cell inducing region in which are directly formed a multitude of microgrooves. The microgrooves take a form of minute linear grooves and lands of depth dimension between 0.01 and 1.0 μm and width dimension between 0.1 and 2.0 μm extending with prescribed length in a circumferential direction on the lens surface. The minute linear grooves and lands are formed with a chained pattern connected in the circumferential direction of the lens surface and with a periodic pattern arrayed periodically in a diametrical direction so that the minute linear grooves and lands are formed without intervening spaces throughout the entire cell inducing region and impart visible light transmittance of 60% or above to the cell inducing region.04-28-2011

Atsushi Kobayashi, Tokyo JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080213005Developer cartridge and image forming apparatus - A developer cartridge includes a developer storage portion for retaining developer. The developer storage portion includes an opening portion. The developer cartridge further includes a shutter member for opening and closing the opening portion; and a first protrusion portion disposed on at least one of end portions of the developer storage portion in a longitudinal direction thereof. The first protrusion portion extends outwardly in the longitudinal direction.09-04-2008
20090010676Developing Apparatus and Image Forming Apparatus - A developing apparatus is provided that can reliably prevent a developer from leaking even where the developing apparatus is continuously used, and an image forming apparatus having the developing apparatus is provided. The developing apparatus has a developer container for containing a developer, a developing portion for generating a developer image by developing an electrostatic latent image formed on an electrostatic latent image holder using the developer contained in the developer container, a seal member formed along a surface of an end portion of the developing portion for sealing between the developer container and the developing portion, and a supporting member for supporting the seal member so as to allow displacement.01-08-2009
20090014205PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLED PANEL, UNIT SHEET FOR PACKAGING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, RIGID-FLEXIBLE BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board assembled panel by a simple process with an excellent material yield and a high conforming product rate. Unit printed circuit boards previously manufactured are arranged in a frame in a prescribed relationship. Then, the printed circuit boards are fixed to one another, and the printed circuit board and the frame body are fixed to one another.01-15-2009
20100163931GROUP III-V NITRIDE LAYER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - There is disclosed a hexagonal Group III-V nitride layer exhibiting high quality crystallinity capable of improving the properties of a semiconductor device such as a light emitting element. This nitride layer is a Group III-V nitride layer belonging to hexagonal crystal formed by growth on a substrate having a different lattice constant, which has a growth-plane orientation of {1-100} and in which a full width at half maximum b07-01-2010
20100273104POSITIVE PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, POSITIVE PERMANENT RESIST, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POSITIVE PERMANENT RESIST - The present invention provides: a positive photosensitive composition that yields an insulation layer superior not only in high transparency, but also in heat resistance enduring a temperature during the production of a substrate, solvent resistance, and anti-aging property as a permanent resist; a positive permanent resist utilizing the positive photosensitive composition; and a method for producing the positive permanent resist. The present invention provides: a positive photosensitive composition containing (A) a curable silicone resin having a silanol group, which resin has a structure obtained by a reaction between one or more cyclic siloxane compounds represented by the following general formula (1):10-28-2010
20100294081METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING AND RECOVERING COPPER FROM COPPER-CONTAINING ACIDIC WASTE LIQUID AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER-CONTAINING SUBSTANCE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing and recovering copper by treating an acidic waste liquid containing copper ions such as an etching waste liquid resulting from etching a copper printed board in an etching solution of cupric chloride and a waste liquid after renewing a plating bath liquid in producing electrolytic copper foil.11-25-2010
20110061903Multilayered printed wiring board and method for manufacturing the same - A multilayered printed wiring board includes a flexible wiring board with wiring layers on both main surfaces thereof; a rigid wiring board with wiring layers on both main surfaces thereof and formed opposite to the flexible wiring board under the condition that an area of the main surface of the rigid wiring board is smaller than an area of the main surface of the flexible wiring board; and an electric/electronic component embedded in the rigid wiring board.03-17-2011
20110176829IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING UNIT - An image forming apparatus includes: an apparatus body formed with an opening; a cover capable of opening and closing the opening of the apparatus body; an image forming unit accommodated in the apparatus body; an exposure device provided at the cover; a first fit part provided at one of the image forming unit and the exposure device and having a first reference line; a second fit part provided at the other of the image forming unit and the exposure device and configured to be fit to the first fit part in a state where the cover is closed and having a second reference line; and a mechanism configured to, as the exposure device gets closer to the image forming unit upon closing the cover, make the first reference line of the first fit part closer to the second reference line of the second fit part by changing the inclination of the first fit part.07-21-2011

Patent applications by Atsushi Kobayashi, Tokyo JP

Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagano-Ken JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080225094LIQUID-JETTING DEVICE - An ink jet recording apparatus includes a slide member slidably supported at a cartridge holder and a lock claw member rotatably supported at the cartridge holder. The slide member slides along an insertion direction of an ink cartridge with respect to the cartridge holder between a first slide position and a second slide position. When the slide member is located at the second slide position, the lock claw member is located at a first rotation position. At this time, the ink cartridge is incapable of being removed from the cartridge holder. When the slide member moves to the first slide position from the second slide position, the lock claw member is located at the second rotation position. At this time, the ink cartridge is removable from the cartridge holder.09-18-2008
20090256893ATTACHMENT, LIQUID CONTAINER, AND LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS - An attachment is mounted on a cartridge holder of a printer as a replacement of an ink cartridge. An ink outlet member having a link passage is separably secured to an attachment body. Ink is supplied from the exterior to the ink outlet member through an ink supply tube. When the attachment is mounted on the cartridge holder, a downstream end of the ink outlet member is positioned with respect to and connected to an ink supply needle of the printer. Accordingly, the attachment is easily and quickly installed in a liquid ejection apparatus. This reduces costs and makes it easy to use the attachment.10-15-2009
20090322833LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS - A liquid ejection apparatus includes liquid cartridges, each of which includes a liquid container and a pressure chamber, the liquid container having a flexible portion and storing liquid therein, and the pressure chamber applying pressure to the flexible portion of the liquid container; a liquid ejection head, which ejects the liquid; liquid flow paths, which communicate the liquid containers with the liquid ejection head; and an air supply member, which supplies pressurized air to the pressure chambers for compressing the flexible portions so as to supply the liquid from the liquid containers to the liquid flow paths. The air supply member includes: a distribution member, which has an air intake portion for introducing the pressurized air, and air outlet portions for distributing the pressurized air to the liquid cartridges, and branch flow paths, which respectively communicate the air outlet portions with the pressure chambers of the liquid cartridges.12-31-2009
20100134574ATTACHMENT, LIQUID CONTAINER, AND LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS - An attachment is mounted on a cartridge holder of a printer as a replacement of an ink cartridge. An ink outlet member having a link passage is separably secured to an attachment body. Ink is supplied from the exterior to the ink outlet member through an ink supply tube. When the attachment is mounted on the cartridge holder, a downstream end of the ink outlet member is positioned with respect to and connected to an ink supply needle of the printer. Accordingly, the attachment is easily and quickly installed in a liquid ejection apparatus. This reduces costs and makes it easy to use the attachment.06-03-2010
20110018947Liquid Supply Flow Path Device And Liquid Ejecting Apparatus Using The Same - [Object] To provide a liquid supply flow path device which, even when a liquid is supplied from an external tank to the inside of a liquid ejecting apparatus body, can prevent stop of liquid supply that is caused by flattening by a casing cover, without impairing the operability, the performance, and the appearance of the liquid ejecting apparatus; and a liquid ejecting apparatus using the same.01-27-2011
20110148998LIQUID SUPPLYING AND COLLECTING APPARATUS - An ink supplying and collecting apparatus includes a case, ink cartridges detachably attached to the case, and a collecting container detachably attached to the case. The ink cartridges supply ink to a recording head of a printer via ink supply tubes. The collecting container collects ink drained from the recording head via an ink drain tube. The case is located outside of and is separate from the printer. Thus, the sizes and shapes of the ink cartridges and the collecting container can be freely designed.06-23-2011

Patent applications by Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagano-Ken JP

Atsushi Kobayashi, Tottori-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100224829PHOSPHOR - Disclosed is a phosphor having high luminance, which is composed of M09-09-2010

Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagoya-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100192335CUSHION CLIP - A cushion clip may include a hollow cushioning portion having a substantially circular central opening, and an engagement portion that is integrated with the cushioning portion. The cushioning portion has a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion. The side wall portion,has cone-shaped outer and inner surfaces that are linearly tapered from a proximal end thereof toward a distal end thereof. The side wall portion has a top portion that is formed in the distal end thereof. The top portion has a radially inwardly projected inner periphery that defines the central opening therein.08-05-2010

Atsushi Kobayashi, Miyagi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121041METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SUGAR OXAZOLINE DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a process for producing an oxazoline derivative from a non-protected sugar in a simple manner. Also disclosed is a process for producing a glycoside by utilizing the product of the aforementioned process. A sugar oxazoline derivative is synthesized in one step in an aqueous solution from a sugar having a free hemiacetalic hydroxy group and an amido group by using a haloformamidinium derivative as a dehydrating agent. A glycoside compound is produced by using the oxazoline derivative as a sugar donor and also using a sugar dehydrogenase. The method can be applied to the production of a compound having a long sugar chain, and is therefore useful for the production of a physiologically active oligosaccharide, a carrier for a drug delivery system, a surfactant, a carbohydrate-based drug, a glycopeptide, a glycoprotein, a carbohydrate polymer or the like.05-13-2010

Atsushi Kobayashi, Saitama JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100013170Tool holding force measuring system and tool holding force measuring method - A tool holding force measuring system 01-21-2010
20110192699CLUTCH APPARATUS FOR A POWER UNIT AND POWER UNIT INCORPORATING THE SAME - A clutch apparatus includes a clutch outer member for supporting friction discs, which are nonrotatable relative to the clutch outer member, and are axially slidable along a clutch axis; a clutch inner member for supporting clutch discs, which are nonrotatable relative to the clutch inner member, and are axially slidable along the clutch axis, and a pressure plate having a deep recess for accommodating a clutch spring engaged with the clutch inner member. The deep recess includes a bottom portion having a spring seat for receiving the clutch spring, and a partially cylindrical shape wall portion having an axis parallel to the clutch axis. The wall portion is oriented towards the clutch axis. The deep recess has a communicating portion formed therein for establishing the communication between the inner and outer surfaces of the wall portion so as to discharge oil towards the friction and clutch discs during operation of the clutch apparatus.08-11-2011

Patent applications by Atsushi Kobayashi, Saitama JP

Atsushi Kobayashi, Kasugai-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090303432Contact Lens and Method of Producing Contact Lens - A contact lens of novel structure that can be produced with enhanced production efficiency and that has an enhanced water retainability on the lens surface so as to realize a superior wear feeling. At least one of convex lens anterior surface (12-10-2009

Atsushi Kobayashi, Ann Arbor, MI US

Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagoya JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090174223INTEGRATED BRACKETS FOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANELS - An integrated bracket for attaching multiple components to a vehicle instrument panel reinforcement includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion is configured to receive a first component and the second attachment portion is configured to receive a second component. The integrated bracket also includes at least one flange for attaching the integrated bracket to an instrument panel reinforcement.07-09-2009

Atsushi Kobayashi, Osaka JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080211967IMAGING UNIT, PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, AND PORTABLE TERMINAL SYSTEM - The present invention provides an imaging unit, a portable terminal device, and a portable terminal system capable of performing a satisfactory key synthesizing process. An imaging unit mainly includes an imaging section, a conversion section, and a key signal generating section. The conversion section converts the format of the imaged image data output from the imaging section from YUV format to RGB format. The key signal generating section generates a key signal based on each pixel data configuring the imaged image data and the reference data for the imaged image data input from the imaging section. The key signal generating section also outputs foreground image data having the generated key signal and the corresponding pixel data of RGB format as minimum configuring unit. An image synthesizing section of a main unit generates synthesized image data by overlapping the foreground image data from the imaging unit and the background image data stored in a RAM based on the key signal contained in the foreground image data.09-04-2008
20090070501DATA PROCESSOR - A format converter includes a first input buffer for storing input data, an output buffer for storing output data, a converter connected between the first input buffer and the output buffer, and a register that the converter refers to. The register allows plural kinds of conversion patterns to be defined in conformity with a desired data format conversion. The converter generates the output data based on the input data, in accordance with the conversion pattern defined in the register.03-12-2009

Atsushi Kobayashi, Aichi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090030514INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocularlens of novel structure by which the outer circumferential part of an optical portion can be pressed stably against a posterior capsule under worn state and crisis of secondary cataract can be suppressed more advantageously. A pair of coupling portions (01-29-2009
20090043384INTRAOCULAR LENS - An intraocular lens of novel structure exhibiting an excellent focus adjusting power. A hollow capsule structure is filled with a transparent liquid-like or gel-like filler (02-12-2009

Atsushi Kobayashi, Kanagawa JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215955SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE - A semiconductor storage device includes: a memory configured to store data at a first address and store an error detecting code corresponding to the data at a second address which is set up in a predetermined relation with the first address and different from the first address; and an address storage portion configured to store information on address relation between the first address and the second address.09-04-2008
20080218598Imaging method, imaging apparatus, and driving device - A driving device includes a driving control unit that reads out the signal charge generated by at least the charge generating section for a low-sensitivity pixel signal to the charge transfer section, after the predetermined timing, continues incidence of the electromagnetic wave and, after continuing the incidence of the electromagnetic wave, reads out the signal charge generated by at least the charge generating section for a high-sensitivity pixel signal to the charge transfer section, transfers the signal charge read out to the charge transfer section through the charge transfer section, and, concerning at least one of the signal charges for the high-sensitivity pixel signal and the low-sensitivity pixel signal, every time the signal charge is read out to the charge transfer section, transfers the signal charge read out to the charge transfer section through the charge transfer section without retaining the signal charge in the charge transfer section.09-11-2008
20090024887SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE, DATA WRITE METHOD AND DATA READ METHOD - A semiconductor storage device includes an arithmetic operation unit configured to perform an arithmetic operation of generating a different error detecting code depending on the information of a memory address, using the data and the information of the memory address in a memory cell into which the data is written, and a storage unit configured to store the data and the error detecting code in the memory cell.01-22-2009
20110139119APPARATUS FOR ENGINE CONTROL - An engine control apparatus is provided with an engine, an ignition device, a valve timing changing mechanism, an intake valve close timing detecting device, a supercharger and a controller. The engine achieves a Miller cycle by the valve timing changing mechanism setting an intake valve close timing to occur after a bottom dead center timing. The controller controls an ignition timing of the ignition device, the open timing of the intake valve and the close timing of the intake valve. The controller retards the ignition timing during supercharging and when a detected value of the intake valve close timing is earlier than a target value of the intake valve close timing by at least a prescribed value in comparison with a situation in which the detected value matches the target value of the intake valve close timing.06-16-2011

Patent applications by Atsushi Kobayashi, Kanagawa JP

Atsushi Kobayashi, Suwa-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090007429Liquid-supplying member, liquid-ejecting apparatus, attaching method, liquid delivery tube, and liquid delivery tube production method - A connection part is attached to an end of a liquid delivery tube, the connection part being provided with a flow path for changing the flowing direction of a liquid. A method for attaching the connection part to the liquid delivery tube comprises the steps of: preparing a pin having a leading end portion of substantially the same section as that of the flow path of the liquid delivery tube and an arcuate portion which curves in an arc from the leading end portion so as to have a substantially constant section; inserting the leading end portion of the pin into the flow path from at least one end of the liquid delivery tube; placing dies so as to enclose at least one end of the liquid delivery tube; forming the connection part by outsert molding from resin which fills the dies in which the liquid delivery tube and the pin are placed; and extracting the pin from the liquid delivery tube in a direction along the arcuate shape of the pin after removal of the dies from the liquid delivery tube and the connection part.01-08-2009
20090008817Liquid-supplying member, liquid-ejecting apparatus, attaching method, liquid delivery tube, and liquid delivery tube production method - A connection part is attached to an end of a liquid delivery tube, the connection part being provided with a flow path for changing the flowing direction of a liquid. A method for attaching the connection part to the liquid delivery tube comprises the steps of: preparing a pin having a leading end portion of substantially the same section as that of the flow path of the liquid delivery tube and an arcuate portion which curves in an arc from the leading end portion so as to have a substantially constant section; inserting the leading end portion of the pin into the flow path from at least one end of the liquid delivery tube; placing dies so as to enclose at least one end of the liquid delivery tube; forming the connection part by outsert molding from resin which fills the dies in which the liquid delivery tube and the pin are placed; and extracting the pin from the liquid delivery tube in a direction along the arcuate shape of the pin after removal of the dies from the liquid delivery tube and the connection part.01-08-2009

Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagano JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273048LIQUID CONTAINER - The invention provides a liquid container for storing liquid to be supplied to a liquid consuming apparatus. The liquid container is constructed such that pressurized fluid is sent to its inside so that the liquid in the inside is delivered to the outside. The liquid container includes a container body which stores the liquid in its inside. The container body includes a pressurized fluid introduction port for introducing the pressurized fluid to the inside and a liquid delivery port for delivering the liquid to the outside. A detection unit is provided in the container body and outputs an output signal which is changed in accordance with a change in pressure of the liquid in the inside of the container body.11-06-2008
20080291242LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container of the invention has a container body including a storage space and a liquid feed port and a liquid injection port which are installed on the container body. The liquid feed port is structured so as to interconnect the storage space and the liquid ejecting head with each other, when the liquid container is mounted on a liquid ejecting unit. The liquid injection port is structured so as to interconnect the storage space of the container body and a liquid tank of a stationary unit with each other, when the liquid ejecting unit is united with the stationary unit. The invention provides a liquid container effective in realization of a liquid ejecting apparatus which can meet two needs for executing a large amount of printing and transporting when necessary.11-27-2008
20080303861LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - The apparatus includes a portable liquid ejecting unit for independently performing by itself a liquid ejection operation to an object, and a stationary unit to be equipped with the liquid ejecting unit so that the stationary unit is separably united with the same. The liquid ejecting unit has a liquid ejecting head for ejecting a liquid toward the object and a liquid container including a storage space for storing a liquid to be fed to the liquid ejecting head. The stationary unit has a liquid tank for storing a liquid to be fed to the liquid ejecting head. The apparatus further has liquid tank connection member for enabling interconnection between the liquid tank and the liquid ejecting head when the liquid ejecting unit is united with the stationary unit. The invention provides a liquid ejecting apparatus which can meet two needs for executing a large amount of printing and transporting when necessary.12-11-2008
20080316287INK CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF REGULATING FLUID FLOW - In an ink cartridge, a negative pressure generating mechanism is disposed between an ink storage region and an ink supply port, and has a wall surface having two through-holes for ink flow, and a valve member contacted with and separated from the through-hole by receiving a pressure in an ink supply port side. Ink flowing via the through-hole is supplied via the through-hole to the ink supply port.12-25-2008

Patent applications by Atsushi Kobayashi, Nagano JP

Atsushi Kobayashi, Inagi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256350MOTHERBOARD, INFORMATION PROCESSOR, SETTING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM IN WHICH SETTING PROGRAM IS STORED - A motherboard can be installed commonly in each of a plurality of electronic devices of various types different in configuration without modifying the BIOS setting by comprising a setting information retaining section retaining setting information for a setting process for each electronic device; a specification information obtaining section obtaining specification information for specifying the type of each electronic device; a modifying information retaining section retaining modification information for modifying the setting information according to the type of each electronic device; a setting information modifying section modifying, on the basis of the specification information and the modification information retained, the setting information according to the type of the device in which the motherboard is installed; and a setting process performing section for performing the setting process for the device on the basis of the modified setting information.10-16-2008
20110210172MAGNETIC CARD READER APPARATUS - A magnetic card reader apparatus includes a magnetic data reading unit configured to read magnetic data of a magnetic card, an insertion detecting unit configured to detect an insertion of the magnetic card, and an interval increase/decrease driving unit configured to increase/decrease an interval between the magnetic data reading unit and the magnetic card when the insertion detecting unit detects the insertion of the magnetic card.09-01-2011

Atsushi Kobayashi, Matsumoto-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080225090PRESSURE REGULATING MECHANISM AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A pressure regulating mechanism which includes a pressure regulating chamber that introduces a liquid from a liquid supply source through an inlet port, stores the liquid, and discharges the stored liquid to an object through an outlet port, an on/off valve, a pressure receiving member that is provided to seal an opening surface of the pressure regulating chamber, a reduced-pressure space portion adjacent to the regulating chamber with a pressure that may be reduced to be less than the pressure of the pressure regulating chamber, and a partition wall disposed between the pressure regulating chamber and reduced-pressure space portion, wherein gas is capable of passing through the partition wall using the a difference in pressure between the reduced-pressure space and pressure regulating chamber and discharged to the reduced-pressure space portion.09-18-2008

Atsushi Kobayashi, Yamanashi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110220288TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM, TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD, PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided a temperature control system configured to control a temperature of a temperature control target member of a processing chamber for performing a plasma process on a substrate therein. The temperature control system includes a heating unit configured to heat the temperature control target member; a cooling unit configured to cool the temperature control target member by circulating a liquid coolant; and a flow rate control unit configured to control a flow rate of the coolant into the temperature control target member by the cooling unit to a first flow rate when plasma is generated within the processing chamber and to a second flow rate lower than the first flow rate when plasma is not generated within the processing chamber.09-15-2011