Sakai, US
Hideaki Sakai US
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20150277472 | VEHICULAR GRIP STRUCTURE - A vehicle grip structure including a body member and a grip, in which the body member is covered by the grip made of a synthetic resin, the grip includes an insertion hole in which the body member is inserted and a space portion provided along the insertion hole, multiple elastic protrusions are formed integrally with the grip and dispersedly on one of an inner peripheral-side wall surface and an outer peripheral-side wall surface of the space portion so as to protrude toward the other wall surface, when the grip is held by a driver, the elastic protrusions are pressed against the other wall surface and elastically deformed, and the elastic protrusions are arranged in a grid pattern in which adjoining ones of multiple polygons of the same shape have a common side, and are positioned so as to form each side of the polygons. | 10-01-2015 |
Joe Sakai, Greensboro, NC US
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20120276761 | HEADER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A header connector assembly and a process of fabricating a header connector assembly is disclosed. The header connector assembly includes a header subassembly and a module. The header subassembly includes an outer housing and an inner housing, the inner housing having contacts and a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is attached to the header subassembly. | 11-01-2012 |
Johnathan L. Sakai, Pairview Park, OH US
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20100036445 | Portable assemblies, systems, and methods for providing functional or therapeutic neurostimulation - Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body. | 02-11-2010 |
Johnathan L. Sakai, Fairview Park, OH US
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20140058495 | PORTABLE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FUNCTIONAL OR THERAPEUTIC NEUROSTIMULATION - Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body. | 02-27-2014 |
Jonathan Sakai, Fairview Park, OH US
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20140073985 | STIMULATION DEVICE ADAPTER - A stimulation device includes an adapter component to increase the usability of the stimulation device. The adapter may be a bipolar adapter arranged to connect to the housing of the stimulation device. The adapter may include a clip having a first channel configured to receive an operative element therein and a second channel having a return operative element therein. The return operative element is in electrical communication with an electrical circuit of said stimulation control device. Alternatively, the adapter may be a percutaneous adapter comprising a connector configured to connect to an operative element of a stimulation device and a lead wire connected to the connector. A needle may be connected to the lead wire to deliver a electrical stimulation signal to a target tissue located beneath the skin of a subject patient. | 03-13-2014 |
20140350635 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATOR AND METHOD OF USE - A neurostimulation system is shown and described. The neurostimulation system may include a stimulation device implantable into a patient, a lead operatively coupled with the stimulation device, a first power cell providing power to the stimulation device where the first power cell is charged by an externally applied AC (High HF) magnetic field. | 11-27-2014 |
Jonathan L Sakai, Fairview Park, OH US
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20130018445 | NEUROSTIMULATION LEAD - Improved electrical stimulation leads are disclosed. Such leads may be provided with a distal electrode and electrode retention elements, such as tissue anchors. The electrode may be electrically coupled to an electrical connector that is disposed at a proximal end of the lead through one or more cables, which may conduct electricity through one or more conductive strands. The electrode may be formed from an extension of one of such cables coiled about a portion of the lead body. | 01-17-2013 |
20130096641 | Systems and Methods for Providing Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation - Systems and methods according to the present invention relate to a novel peripheral nerve stimulation system for the treatment of pain, such as pain that exists after amputation. | 04-18-2013 |
20130197615 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Systems and methods according to the present invention relate to a substantially extracorporeal pulse generator system for electrical stimulation of one or more target nerve or their branches using one or more preferably percutaneous leads each having one or more electrodes implanted in, on, around, or near the target nerve. Improved systems include a patch assembly configured to be adhesively mounted to a patient's skin and an electrical stimulation assembly configured to be mechanically mounted to the patch assembly. A preferred patch assembly, in addition to provide mechanical mounting of the stimulation assembly, provides a power source for the stimulation assembly, and may further serve as a return electrode. Associated system components and methods of use are also provided. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204315 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A system according to the present invention provides a portable, non-invasive device adapted to deliver electrical stimulation to a brain, such as to treat tinnitus. Such system is preferably a head-worn system configured to provide transcranial direct current electrical stimulation (tDCS) to a patient, where a therapy based at least partially thereon may be self-administered by the patient. tDCS is a non-invasive method of brain stimulation to treat tinnitus, or other neurological indications, that may provide significant relief. Methods according to the present invention include preferably brief sessions of anodal tDCS to assist in determining adequate electrode location and stimulus intensity by producing transient decreases in tinnitus intensity. Methods may also or alternatively include a number of sessions of cathodal tDCS at a confirmed electrode location and stimulus intensity to provide sustained tinnitus relief. Methods may also or alternatively include a number of maintenance sessions to prolong the sustained relief. | 08-08-2013 |
20130245490 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TARGETED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TISSUE - Provided is a system that may be used in delivering targeted electrical stimulation to tissue, such as animal bodily tissue. A system according to the present invention includes a longitudinal stimulation probe that includes a first electrode disposed at a distal tip and a second electrically conductive surface spaced proximally from the first electrode. Another system according to the present invention may include an improved user interface including an improved probe/handle interface including high visibility indication. | 09-19-2013 |
20140194948 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Systems and methods according to the present invention relate to a novel peripheral nerve stimulation system for the treatment of pain, such as pain that exists after amputation. | 07-10-2014 |
Kazuhito Sakai US
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20150260110 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A variable compression ratio mechanism of an internal combustion engine includes an operation element, an input actuator, and a reverse input torque cutoff clutch. The reverse input torque cutoff clutch includes a fixed member, a movable member, clearance, a wedge member, and a moving device. A peripheral surface of the fixed member is formed such that the clearance is formed with: a rotation prevention area that prevents the movable member from rotating in a reverse input torque acting direction. When the movable member moves in the direction to change a mechanical compression ratio, the moving device moves the wedge member from the rotation prevention area to the rotation allowable area in an opposite direction and holds the wedge member in the rotation allowable area. | 09-17-2015 |
Kozaburo Sakai, Boise, ID US
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20130313718 | Substrates Comprising Integrated Circuitry, Methods Of Processing A Substrate Comprising Integrated Circuitry, And Methods Of Back-Side Thinning A Substrate Comprising Integrated Circuitry - A method of processing a substrate having integrated circuitry includes forming through-substrate vias partially through the substrate from a first side of the substrate. At least one through-substrate structure is formed partially through the substrate from the first substrate side. The at least one through-substrate structure extends deeper into the substrate than do the through-substrate vias. Substrate material is removed from a second side of the substrate to expose the through-substrate vias and the at least one through-substrate structure on the second substrate side. Additional implementations are disclosed. Integrated circuit substrates are disclosed independent of method of manufacture. | 11-28-2013 |
20140162455 | METHOD OF FORMING A PLANAR SURFACE FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURE, AND RELATED METHODS OF FORMING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURE - A method of forming a planar surface for a semiconductor device structure. The method comprises forming a particle film comprising a plurality of discrete particles on a non-planar surface of a semiconductor device structure. The semiconductor device structure is subjected to at least one chemical-mechanical polishing process after forming the particle film on the non-planar surface of the semiconductor device structure. Methods of forming a semiconductor device structure are also described. | 06-12-2014 |
Lynn V. Sakai, Portland, OR US
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20120174244 | PROFILING FRAGMENTS OF ELASTIC FIBERS AND MICROFIBRILS AS BIOMARKERS FOR DISEASE - The present invention makes use of immunoassays, such as sandwich ELISAs, to profile the circulating concentration of elastic fiber and microfibril fragments in samples from individuals with diseases associated with elastic fiber and/or microfibril degradation. Examples of such diseases include, Marfan's syndrome, aortic aneurysm, and scleroderma. Profiling the concentration of such fragments can be used to diagnose disease and monitor disease progression. | 07-05-2012 |
Nori Sakai, New York, NY US
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20150225032 | Adjustable Bag Harness For A Bicycle - A harness for mounting a non-pannier bag to a pannier mount. The harness has an upper frame member having at least one fastener for releasably attaching the upper frame body member to the mount, a lower frame body member disposed distally from the upper frame body member and configured to releasably engage with a lower frame portion of the mount. A connecting member attached between the upper frame body member and the lower frame body member. Two upper straps, each having a fixed end extending outwardly from one of the upper frame body and the connecting member, at least one of the upper straps being adjustable in length. Each of the two upper straps having a connector at a free end configured to releasably connect with one another to form a first loop. At least one lower strap attached at one end to the lower member, each at least one lower strap being adjustable in length and configured to be connectable to one of the upper frame body member and first loop so as to form a second loop. The first loop and the second loop together forming a receiving area for releasably securing the non-pannier bag to the pannier mount. | 08-13-2015 |
Stephen Shotaro Sakai, Madison, WI US
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20120282124 | COMPRESSOR AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - A compressor electrical component enclosure may include a base and a lid. The base may include first and second opposing surfaces and a magnet. The magnet may be coupled to the second surface and may secure the base to a compressor shell. The lid may engage the base and cooperate with the base to define an electrical component housing. | 11-08-2012 |
Tetsuro Sakai, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130297620 | System and Method for Evaluating Scholarly Productivity - The present invention is directed to a method whereby scholarly activities of graduate students, including medical school residents, can be objectively evaluated. Using the present invention, research activities can be converted into scholarly activity points that are then weighted to reflect the degree of challenge and investment in the scholarly activity. A website interface is utilized by participants to enter scholarly activities. This data can be used and manipulated for multiple purposes, not limited to ratings, rankings, and comparisons. | 11-07-2013 |