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H03H 3/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of impedance networks, resonating circuits, resonators for the manufacture of electromechanical resonators or networks for the manufacture of piezoelectric or electrostrictive resonators or networks 41
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1.

THERMAL PRINTER

      
Application Number 19077330
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-12
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Tomohiro

Abstract

A thermal printer includes: a housing; a platen roller supported on the housing so as to be rotatable; a thermal head housed in the housing and arranged so as to be opposed to the platen roller; and a paper guide that forms a sheet passage for a sheet between the housing and the paper guide, and is pivotally supported on the housing so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis between a guide position at which the sheet is allowed to be fed between the platen roller and the thermal head, and an open position at which the sheet passage for the sheet is exposed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 13/10 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
  • B41J 13/03 - Rollers driven, e.g. feed rollers separate from platen

2.

NEGATIVE ELECTRODE CASE FOR ALKALINE PRIMARY BUTTON BATTERY, AND ALKALINE PRIMARY BUTTON BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2025003011
Publication Number 2025/182431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-30
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida Ryuji

Abstract

A negative electrode case (40) comprises a top portion (42) and a negative electrode case circumferential wall portion (44), and is inserted into the inside of a positive electrode case (20). An inner cylinder portion (45) of the negative electrode case circumferential wall portion (44) has a first curved portion (51) which extends curving downward from the outer circumferential edge of the top portion (42), a second curved portion (52) which extends curving radially outward from the lower end edge of the first curved portion (51), and a third curved portion (53) which extends curving downward from the outer circumferential edge of the second curved portion (52). The curvature radius of an outer surface (52a) of the second curved portion (52) in a vertical cross-section is greater than the curvature radius of an inner surface (51a) of the first curved portion (51) in the vertical cross-section and the curvature radius of an inner surface (53a) of the third curved portion (53) in the vertical cross-section. In the vertical cross-section, the angle θ formed by the axial direction and the common tangent (L) shared by the inner surface (51a) of the first curved portion (51) and the inner surface (53a) of the third curved portion (53) is not less than 40° and less than 60°.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/153 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for button or coin cells
  • H01M 50/56 - Cup shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/131 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by physical properties, e.g. gas permeability, size or heat resistance
  • H01M 50/167 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids by crimping
  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/545 - Terminals formed by the casing of the cells
  • H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells

3.

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024039675
Publication Number 2025/169556
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-07
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Endo Yusuke

Abstract

XXXX (0 ≤ X < 2) of the negative electrode active material is in the range 3.8–4.9. The molar ratio (Li/LMO) of the lithium (Li) and the lithium manganese oxide (LMO) is 8.0 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/153 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for button or coin cells

4.

METAL DIAPHRAGM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024038552
Publication Number 2025/158744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-29
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kamada Takashi

Abstract

A metal diaphragm according to the present invention comprises a punched member of a rolled metal sheet made of a metal having rolling anisotropy, and has a partially spherical shell shape. The metal diaphragm is characterized by having an identification part located in at least one of a first direction that is a 45°±6° direction around the circumference of the partially spherical shell shape, a second direction that is a 135°±6° direction around the circumference of the partially spherical shell shape, a third direction that is a -45°±6° direction around the circumference of the partially spherical shell shape, and a fourth direction that is a -135°±6° direction around the circumference of the partially spherical shell shape, all with respect to the rolling direction of the rolled metal sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 3/02 - Diaphragms
  • B21D 22/10 - Stamping using yieldable or resilient pads
  • B21D 22/26 - Deep-drawing for making peculiarly, e.g. irregularly, shaped articles
  • B21D 28/02 - Punching blanks or articles with or without obtaining scrapNotching

5.

PRINTING CONTROL DEVICE, PRINTING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18965050
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-02
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ogura, Tomoki

Abstract

A printing control device includes: an identification information acquisition module configured to acquire page identification information that identifies a web page of a request source among a plurality of web pages; a print request acquisition module configured to acquire a print request that is a request regarding a printing apparatus from the web page identified by the page identification information; a control instruction transmission module configured to transmit a control instruction based on the print request to the printing apparatus; a response reception module configured to receive, from the printing apparatus that transmits a response corresponding to the control instruction, the response; a determination module configured to determine whether the web page that has output the print request is ready to be notified; and a response notification module configured to notify the web page that has output the print request of information regarding the response when the determination module determines that the web page that has output the print request is ready to be notified, and otherwise avoid notifying the web page that has output the print request of the information regarding the response.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

THERMAL PRINTER CONTROL DEVICE, THERMAL PRINTER, THERMAL PRINTER CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18927453
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Koki

Abstract

A thermal printer control device for controlling a thermal printer which includes a thermal head and which is configured to perform printing on a sheet having a mark arranged thereon. The thermal printer control device includes: a sensor value acquisition module configured to acquire a sensor value detected by a sensor configured to detect an intensity of reflected light obtained when light is irradiated on the sheet; a threshold value calculation module configured to calculate a threshold value for detecting a presence or absence of the mark based on the sensor value acquired by the sensor value acquisition module; and a determination module configured to determine the presence or absence of the mark based on a result of comparing the sensor value acquired by the sensor value acquisition module and the threshold value calculated by the threshold value calculation module. The threshold value calculation module is configured to calculate the threshold value based on a first sensor value which is the sensor value obtained when the mark is detected and a second sensor value which is the sensor value obtained when the mark is not detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 11/46 - Controlling by marks or formations on the paper being fed

7.

PRINT DATA GENERATION DEVICE, PRINT DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18781184
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-23
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oka, Ryuichi
  • Tsuruoka, Naoto

Abstract

A print data generation device includes: a print object data acquisition module configured to acquire print object data in which field information that is an object to be printed is expressed in a matrix by a first axis indicating a plurality of records that are objects to be printed and a second axis indicating columns of a plurality of classes of the objects to be printed; a printing position information acquisition module configured to acquire printing position information in which class information indicating classes of field information that correspond to the columns is associated with position information indicating printing positions that correspond to the classes of the columns; a generation module configured to generate, based on the printing position information, print data for printing the field information included in the print object data at the printing positions associated with the classes of the field information; and an output module configured to output the generated print data to a printing apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers

8.

ROLLING BEARING, ROTATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROLLING BEARING

      
Application Number 18774425
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko
  • Hanaoka, Misato

Abstract

To provide a rolling bearing capable of ensuring durability and reducing rotational resistance. The rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other; a rolling body disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a sealing member mounted on the outer ring and covering a space between the inner ring and the outer ring from an outer side in an axial direction; and grease disposed between the rolling body and the sealing member. The outer ring has an inner circumferential surface facing the inner ring. The inner circumferential surface is formed with an outer ring raceway surface that supports the rolling body in a rollable manner, and a recessed portion that is provided at a location extending in the axial direction from an end edge of the outer ring raceway surface in the axial direction and is recessed in a radial direction. The grease is in contact with the recessed portion. Unworked penetration of the grease is greater than 178 and less than 287.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/10 - Construction relative to lubrication
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/58 - RacewaysRace rings

9.

ROLLING BEARING, ROTATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROLLING BEARING

      
Application Number 18666504
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-16
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko

Abstract

To provide a rolling bearing capable of ensuring durability and reducing rotational resistance. The rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other; a rolling body disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a sealing member mounted on the outer ring and covering a space between the inner ring and the outer ring from an outer side in an axial direction; and grease disposed between the rolling body and the sealing member. The outer ring has an inner circumferential surface facing the inner ring. The inner circumferential surface is formed with an outer ring raceway surface that supports the rolling body in a rollable manner, and a recessed portion that is provided at a location extending in the axial direction from an end edge of the outer ring raceway surface in the axial direction and is recessed in a radial direction. The grease is in contact with the recessed portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members

10.

PRINTER

      
Application Number 18609841
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-19
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Tomohiro

Abstract

A printer is configured to perform printing on a linerless label including a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface formed on a back surface of the linerless label. The printer includes: a casing including: a receiving portion configured to receive the linerless label before printing; and a delivery slot through which the printed linerless label is delivered; a printing unit including: a thermal head, which is arranged inside the casing, and is configured to perform printing on the linerless label; and a platen roller, which extends in a width direction of the linerless label, and is configured to convey the linerless label toward the delivery slot while sandwiching the linerless label between the platen roller and the thermal head; and a sensor configured to detect the linerless label located between the printing unit and the delivery slot. The casing includes a guide surface to be opposed to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the linerless label that has passed through the printing unit. The guide surface includes: an upstream portion, which includes a plurality of upstream ribs formed upright at intervals in the width direction to extend along a conveying direction of the linerless label; a downstream portion, which is provided at a distance from the upstream portion on a downstream side in the conveying direction, and includes a plurality of downstream ribs formed upright at intervals in the width direction to extend along the conveying direction; and a midstream portion, which is provided at the same position as that of the sensor in the conveying direction, is located between the upstream portion and the downstream portion, and includes at least one midstream rib formed upright only on a center portion of the midstream portion in the width direction to extend along the conveying direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B65H 3/66 - Article guides or smoothers, e.g. movable in operation
  • B65H 18/26 - Mechanisms for controlling contact pressure on winding-web package, e.g. for regulating the quantity of air between web layers

11.

THERMAL PRINTER

      
Application Number 18608324
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-18
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama, Toshihiro

Abstract

A thermal printer includes: a housing; a printing unit, which includes a head unit and a platen unit including a platen roller, and is received in the housing; a cover configured to be capable of opening and closing the housing; an open button of the cover; and a guide shaped portion, which is provided below a gap between the open button and the housing and at a position corresponding to the gap, and extends along an up-and-down direction in a horizontal posture that is a state of the thermal printer placed such that a sheet delivery port defined between the cover and the housing is facing upward.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

CONTROL DEVICE, PRINTER APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18600275
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitamura, Yoshio
  • Yosida, Daisuke
  • Uno, Ryuji
  • Hatakeyama, Koichi
  • Kondo, Hiroaki
  • Naka, Ryota
  • Hisada, Takahiro

Abstract

A control device includes: a print data acquisition unit configured to acquire print data, which is formed of a plurality of lines and indicates a coloration state of each pixel included in the plurality of lines; a head drive unit configured to supply, to a thermal head formed of a plurality of heating elements each corresponding to the pixel, an electric current for heating the thermal head for each pixel; a motor drive unit configured to supply, to a motor configured to move heat-sensitive paper relative to the thermal head, a drive current for step driving the motor for each line; a speed control unit configured to control, based on the number of colored pixels of a determination subject line among yet-to-be-printed lines of the print data, a relative moving speed of the heat-sensitive paper moved by the motor; and a preheating control unit configured to cause the head drive unit to output, when the determination subject line is a specific line being a line in which the number of colored pixels of the determination subject line exceeds a predetermined value, a preheating current being an electric current for heating the thermal head to such a degree as to prevent coloring of the heat-sensitive paper by a time the specific line is printed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/38 - Preheating, i.e. heating to a temperature insufficient to cause printing
  • B41J 2/355 - Control circuits for heating-element selection
  • B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit

13.

Rolling bearing, rotating device, and method for manufacturing rolling bearing

      
Application Number 18405614
Grant Number 12454983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-05
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Grant Date 2025-10-28
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko

Abstract

The rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring that are disposed coaxially with each other, a rolling body that is disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a resin cover that is mounted on the outer ring. The outer ring has an outer circumferential surface that faces an opposite side of the inner ring, and an end surface that faces an axial direction. The resin cover has a circumferential wall portion that covers the outer circumferential surface, and a flange portion that is connected to the circumferential wall portion and covers the end surface. The flange portion has an opening portion formation region that has a constant width in a radial direction, extends over an entire circumference, and is formed with opening portions that expose the end surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/58 - RacewaysRace rings
  • F16C 35/077 - Fixing them on the shaft or housing with interposition of an element between housing and outer race ring

14.

System and method for controlling label printing

      
Application Number 18516582
Grant Number 12432305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Grant Date 2025-09-30
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yang, Dong

Abstract

A printing system includes a portable terminal including a thermal head; and a host device configured to control label printing performed by the portable terminal. The host device includes a label generation module configured to generate the new label by adjusting, based on information relating to an object included in existing label data and a size of a new label, one or both of a position and a size of the object in the new label.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

15.

Portable terminal, printing control method, and program

      
Application Number 18516624
Grant Number 12447759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Grant Date 2025-10-21
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishidoya, Yohei
  • Nomura, Shohei
  • Yoshida, Koki
  • Aoki, Soshiro

Abstract

A portable terminal has a thermal head. The portable terminal includes a first sensor unit configured to detect presence or absence of a sheet, a second sensor unit configured to detect information related to a mark provided on the sheet, and a sheet determination unit configured to determine a kind of the sheet. The sheet determination unit is configured to determine a kind of the sheet based on a result of detecting information related to the mark with use of the second sensor unit after the sheet is conveyed in a reverse direction with respect to a direction of discharging the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed

16.

ALKALINE BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ALKALINE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2023026831
Publication Number 2024/105934
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Otake Takanori

Abstract

Provided is an alkaline battery (1) in which a positive electrode (5), a negative electrode (7), a separator (6), and an electrolytic solution are accommodated in a container (8). The electrolytic solution is a potassium hydroxide aqueous solution having a concentration of 40-50%. The negative electrode is composed of a gel-like negative electrode mixture containing a negative electrode active material and an alkaline aqueous solution. The alkaline aqueous solution contains potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide in a molar ratio of 89:11 to 96:4. The positive electrode is composed of a positive electrode mixture comprising a positive electrode active material that contains silver oxide and manganese dioxide, and the blending ratio of the manganese dioxide in the positive electrode mixture is 25-50 mass%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 6/06 - Dry cells, i.e. cells wherein the electrolyte is rendered non-fluid
  • H01M 4/06 - Electrodes for primary cells
  • H01M 6/02 - Details
  • H01M 50/489 - Separators, membranes, diaphragms or spacing elements inside the cells, characterised by their physical properties, e.g. swelling degree, hydrophilicity or shut down properties

17.

Thermal printer

      
Application Number 18494538
Grant Number 12304197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Grant Date 2025-05-20
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama, Toshihiro

Abstract

A thermal printer includes: a housing including a roll sheet receiving portion; a cover which is pivotably attached to the housing, and is configured to open and close the roll sheet receiving portion; a platen roller which is rotatably supported on the cover via a bearing portion; and a thermal head which is to be brought into press contact with an outer peripheral surface of the platen roller. The cover includes a cover main body and a base member which is fixed to the cover main body. Directions orthogonal to an axial direction of the platen roller and also orthogonal to each other are defined as a first direction and a second direction, respectively. The cover main body includes a first holding portion which supports the bearing portion from one side in the first direction. The base member includes a second holding portion which supports the bearing portion from the other side in the first direction. The first holding portion is located on one side in a second direction with respect to the bearing portion, and includes a first claw portion protruding to the other side in the first direction along an outer peripheral surface of the bearing portion. The second holding portion is located on the one side in the second direction with respect to the bearing portion, and includes a second claw portion protruding to the one side in the first direction along the outer peripheral surface of the bearing portion. The first claw portion and the second claw portion face each other in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers

18.

Printer

      
Application Number 29828185
Grant Number D1024184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2024-04-23
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chida, Hiromi

19.

Printer

      
Application Number 29745984
Grant Number D1022033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-09
Grant Date 2024-04-09
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki, Kohei

20.

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number 18259931
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Miura, Ken

Abstract

A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the present invention includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, an electrolyte solution, and a storage container in which the positive electrode, the negative electrode, the separator, and the electrolyte solution are arranged in an internal storage space, in which at least one of the positive electrode or the negative electrode is in the form of a pellet containing an active material, a conductive agent, and a binder, the separator is formed of a glass fiber non-woven fabric, and the electrolyte solution contains, as the organic solvent, a mixed solution consisting of propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, and dimethoxyethane at a volume ratio in a range of {PC:EC:DME}={0.5 to 1.5:0.5 to 1.5:1 to 3}, and contains, as the supporting salt, 2 to 7 (mol/L) of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/167 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids by crimping
  • H01M 50/186 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members

21.

Printing unit and portable terminal

      
Application Number 18453671
Grant Number 12344008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Grant Date 2025-07-01
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Seino, Takumi
  • Miyawaki, Kouhei

Abstract

A printing unit includes: a platen roller configured to convey a recording sheet; a thermal head configured to perform printing on the recording sheet through press contact with an outer peripheral surface of the platen roller; a motor configured to serve as a drive source of the platen roller; and a frame configured to support the platen roller in a rotatable manner, wherein the frame includes: a motor support portion configured to support the motor; a base portion which is connected to the motor support portion, and extends in an axial direction of the platen roller; mounting portions which are attached to a member on which the printing unit is to be mounted; a protruding portion which protrudes from the base portion; and a rib which is provided between the motor support portion and the mounting portions, and extends so as to connect the protruding portion and the base portion to each other, wherein the base portion includes a guide surface configured to guide the recording sheet toward the thermal head, and wherein the guide surface is inclined with respect to a normal direction of a head surface of the thermal head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
  • B41J 29/38 - Drives, motors, controls, or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism

22.

ROLLING BEARING, ROTATION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ROLLING BEARING

      
Application Number 18355911
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Hanaoka, Misato

Abstract

To provide a rolling bearing excellent in long-term durability. A rolling bearing includes: an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other; a rolling element disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a seal member mounted on the outer ring and configured to cover a space between the inner ring and the outer ring from an outside in an axial direction; and grease disposed between the rolling element and the seal member. The grease is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring and the seal member. Unworked penetration of the grease is more than 178 and less than 287.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication

23.

TERMINAL-EQUIPPED BUTTON CELL

      
Application Number 18266544
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Hiramatsu, Hirotaka

Abstract

A terminal-equipped button cell of the present invention includes: a cathode can and an anode can having flat cylindrical shapes; a gasket configured to insulate and seal the cathode can and the anode can; and a cathode terminal and an anode terminal fixed to a bottom surface of the cathode can and a bottom surface of the anode can, wherein the bottom surface of the cathode can is curved convexly and outwardly in a thickness direction by 100 μm or less while being integrated with the anode can, and the cathode terminal has a flat cathode connecting part, and the cathode terminal is disposed along a radial direction of the bottom surface of the cathode can, and the cathode connecting part is fixed to the bottom surface by being inclined so as to form a tangent line to the bottom surface at a position other than a center of the bottom surface when viewed in a sectional view following the radial direction and perpendicular to the bottom surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/186 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members
  • H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells

24.

Terminal device, program, and printing system

      
Application Number 18220580
Grant Number 12333193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-11
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Yuta

Abstract

A terminal which is included in a printing system including the terminal device and a printer separately or integrally, the terminal device includes an image generation determination unit configured to determine, when the printer used for printing has a page mode function, an approach for generating a print image for the printing such that use of the page mode function of the printer is given priority; and a command conversion unit configured to convert, when the image generation determination unit determines that the approach for generating the print image uses the page mode function of the printer, print target data to be printed into a command corresponding to the page mode function of the printer.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

Printing unit and portable terminal

      
Application Number 18338698
Grant Number 12280607
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki, Kouhei

Abstract

A printing unit includes: a platen roller, which extends in an axial direction, and is configured to convey a recording sheet; a thermal head configured to perform printing on the recording sheet through press contact with an outer peripheral surface of the platen roller; a support plate, which is arranged on a side opposite to the platen roller across the thermal head, and is configured to support the thermal head; a frame, which includes a rear plate portion arranged on a side opposite to the platen roller across the support plate, and is configured to support both ends of the support plate in the axial direction; at least one urging member, which is arranged between the rear plate portion and the support plate, and is configured to press the support plate to the platen roller side; and a protruding portion, which is formed on the support plate to protrude from the support plate to the rear plate portion side, and is configured to regulate displacement of a predetermined urging member of the at least one urging member, wherein a recessed portion is formed in a portion of the rear plate portion opposed to the protruding portion in a thickness direction of the support plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework

26.

Rolling bearing, rotating device, and method for manufacturing rolling bearing

      
Application Number 18324013
Grant Number 12326173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Grant Date 2025-06-10
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Abo, Keisuke

Abstract

To provide a rolling bearing and a rotating device which can reduce problems due to creep or the like, and a method for manufacturing a rolling bearing. A rolling bearing includes: an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other; and a rolling element disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. A coating film is formed on at least one of an inner circumferential surface of the inner ring and an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring, and the coating film contains a mixture of calcium sulfonate and calcium carbonate or a compound obtained from calcium sulfonate and calcium carbonate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls

27.

Printing apparatus, control method, program, information processing apparatus, and printing system

      
Application Number 18187094
Grant Number 12220907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Daisuke
  • Yoshigi, Yuichi
  • Kondo, Hiroaki
  • Kitamura, Yoshio
  • Hatakeyama, Koichi
  • Yoshida, Koki
  • Naka, Ryota

Abstract

A printing apparatus includes: a user-setting-value acquiring unit configured to acquire a user setting value indicating a remaining amount of paper on a paper roll, the user setting value being set by a user; a first detection unit configured to detect that a physical quantity correlated with a remaining amount of paper on the paper roll has become equal to a first threshold value; a second detection unit configured to detect that the remaining amount of paper on the paper roll has become equal to a second threshold value; a post-detection length acquiring unit configured to acquire a post-detection length being a length of paper used from the paper roll from a time when it is detected that the physical quantity has become equal to the first threshold value until the remaining amount of paper on the paper roll becomes equal to the second threshold value; and a notification unit configured to notify that, when a new paper roll is used and a length of paper used from the new paper roll from a time when it is detected that the physical quantity has become equal to the first threshold value exceeds a reference value obtained by subtracting the user setting value from the post-detection length, a remaining amount of paper on the new paper roll has become equal to the user setting value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/42 - Controlling
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

28.

Printer

      
Application Number 18187476
Grant Number 11831828
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Grant Date 2023-11-28
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama, Toshihiro

Abstract

A printer includes: a board including a connector unit that includes at least a power supply connector into which a power cable is to be removably inserted; and a housing including: a housing main body that accommodates the board and includes a cable connection groove through which the power cable is inserted in an inserting and removing direction of the power cable; and a connector cover configured to cover the cable connection groove, wherein the connector cover includes: a cover main body including a power supply opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction, and a first interface opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction; and a first opening cover portion configured to cover at least a part of the first interface opening portion, wherein the first opening cover portion includes a first coupling portion configured to couple the first opening cover portion and the cover main body to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

29.

Thermal printer

      
Application Number 18168222
Grant Number 12194738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi, Masanori

Abstract

A thermal printer configured to perform printing on a linerless label including an adhesive surface formed on a back surface of the linerless label, the thermal printer comprising a cutter unit that includes: a fixed blade provided on the back surface side of the linerless label; and a movable blade configured to reciprocate between a first position at which the movable blade is opposed to the fixed blade through intermediation of the linerless label, and a second position at which at least a part of the movable blade overlaps the fixed blade and the movable blade forms a cut in the linerless label, wherein the movable blade includes: a first blade edge configured to form the cut in the linerless label; and a groove, which has an edge, and is formed in a sliding surface configured to slide on the fixed blade when the movable blade is at the second position, and wherein the edge includes: an adhesive blocking edge portion formed on the sliding surface along an advancing direction; and an adhesive scraping edge portion formed on the sliding surface so as to cross the advancing direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

30.

Rolling bearing, rotating device, and method for manufacturing rolling bearing

      
Application Number 18074248
Grant Number 12338860
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Grant Date 2025-06-24
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko
  • Kobayashi, Daisuke

Abstract

Provided is a rolling bearing that can both ensure durability and reduce rotational resistance. The rolling bearing includes a seal member that is mounted on an outer ring and that covers a space between an inner ring and the outer ring from an outer side in an axial direction, and grease disposed between a rolling element and the seal member. The seal member includes an annular pedestal portion in contact with the outer ring from an outer side in the axial direction, an extending portion that extends outward in the axial direction from an inner peripheral edge of the pedestal portion, and a flat surface portion that extends along a radial direction from an end edge of the extending portion on an outer side in the axial direction toward the inner ring. The grease includes an outer ring contact portion in contact with an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring, and a seal member contact portion in contact with the flat surface portion on an outer side in the axial direction and an inner ring side with respect to the outer ring contact portion. An area of the seal member contact portion is larger than a contact area between the grease and the extending portion as well as the pedestal portion of the seal member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16C 19/16 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for both radial and axial load with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
  • F16C 33/80 - Labyrinth sealings
  • F16C 43/04 - Assembling rolling contact bearings

31.

CUTTER UNIT AND PRINTER

      
Application Number 17980247
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-03
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Tomohiro

Abstract

A cutter unit configured to cut a recording sheet to be advanced toward a forward side in an advancing direction, includes: a fixed blade, which includes a fixed blade edge, and is provided on a first surface side of the recording sheet; a movable blade including: a movable blade edge opposed to the fixed blade edge in a cutting direction crossing the advancing direction; and a sliding surface, which is provided on a backward side in the advancing direction, and is configured to be slid on the fixed blade; and a rack holder capable of reciprocating along the cutting direction, the rack holder including: a movable blade holder configured to support the movable blade; and an urging member configured to urge the movable blade to the backward side in the advancing direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 1/38 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis parallel to the line of cut and coacting with a fixed blade or other fixed member
  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed

32.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2022009711
Publication Number 2023/276284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-07
Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe Shunji
  • Tanaka Kazumi
  • Kimura Nagayuki

Abstract

An electrochemical cell according to the present invention is characterized by comprising an outer package which is provided with: a case that has a lateral part and bottom parts, one of the bottom parts being an opening, while the other one of the bottom parts being provided with a through hole; a cover plate that is welded to the opening so as to seal the opening; and an electrode plate which closes the through hole by the intermediary of a resin film that is fusion bonded to a peripheral part of the through hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/74 - Terminals, e.g. extensions of current collectors
  • H01G 11/78 - CasesHousingsEncapsulationsMountings
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/0566 - Liquid materials
  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/119 - Metals
  • H01M 50/121 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/153 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for button or coin cells
  • H01M 50/159 - Metals
  • H01M 50/531 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing
  • H01M 50/543 - Terminals
  • H01M 50/545 - Terminals formed by the casing of the cells
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

33.

Printer and method of manufacturing printer

      
Application Number 17746056
Grant Number 11738582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ando, Norihisa

Abstract

A printer includes: a mechanism frame configured to receive a recording medium including a liner having a large length, and a plurality of labels temporarily bonded on the liner; a support member supported on the mechanism frame through intermediation of a support shaft; a head which is mounted to the support member, and is configured to perform printing on at least one of the plurality of labels; and a transmissive sensor which is arranged between the head and the support shaft, and is configured to detect the at least one of the plurality of labels, wherein the mechanism frame includes: a frame portion provided between the head and the support shaft at a distance from the support shaft; and a recessed portion which is formed in the frame portion, and is configured to increase the distance so as to allow the sensor to pass through a space having the distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

34.

Thermal printer

      
Application Number 17730609
Grant Number 11964475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-27
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama, Toshihiro

Abstract

A thermal printer includes: a roll sheet receiving portion; and a delivery slot through which a portion of the recording sheet drawn from the roll sheet is delivered to an outside of the thermal printer; a printing unit including: a thermal head; and a platen roller configured to convey the recording sheet toward the delivery slot while sandwiching the recording sheet between the thermal head and the platen roller; a flap provided on a portion of the casing between the printing unit and the roll sheet receiving portion so as to be pivotable about a first axis, and configured to press the roll sheet in a direction of separating away from the delivery slot through abutment against an outer peripheral surface of the roll sheet; and an urging member configured to urge the flap about the first axis in the direction of separating away from the delivery slot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed

35.

TERMINAL-EQUIPPED BUTTON CELL

      
Application Number JP2022008808
Publication Number 2022/196358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-02
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hiramatsu Hirotaka

Abstract

This terminal-equipped button cell has a cathode can and an anode can that are flat cylinders, a gasket that insulates and seals the cathode can and the anode can, and a positive terminal and a negative terminal that are fixed to the bottom surfaces of the cathode can and the anode can, respectively, and is characterized in that: when integrated with the anode can, the bottom surface of the cathode can is curved in a convex shape no more than 100 µm outward in the thickness direction; the positive terminal has a flat positive connecting part; the positive terminal is disposed along the radial direction of the bottom surface of the cathode can; and the positive connecting part is inclined such that, in a cross-sectional view following the radial direction and perpendicular to the bottom surface, the positive connecting part forms a tangent line to the bottom surface at a position other than the center of the bottom surface and is fixed to the bottom surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/547 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells
  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing

36.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number JP2022010120
Publication Number 2022/196460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-08
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe Shunji
  • Tanaka Kazumi
  • Kimura Nagayuki
  • Sekiai Junya

Abstract

An electrochemical cell according to the present invention is characterized by comprising an exterior body that has at least one flat surface, that has a through-hole formed inward of a peripheral edge part of the flat surface, and that has an electrode plate for closing the through-hole via a first resin film fused to a peripheral edge part of the through-hole, and is characterized in that: the first resin film has an extending part extending outward of the peripheral edge of the electrode plate; the first resin film is fused to the electrode plate; and a second resin film is fixed to the peripheral edge part of the electrode plate and the extending part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/186 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members
  • H01M 50/193 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/197 - Sealing members characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/547 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells
  • H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/555 - Window-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/564 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process

37.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number JP2022002373
Publication Number 2022/190671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-24
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tamachi Tsuneaki

Abstract

This electrochemical cell (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with: an electrode body (30); a lateral part (2); a first bottom part (21) and a second bottom part (11) facing each other in a battery axis (O) direction; and an exterior body (2) that accommodates the electrode body in an accommodation space (5) formed thereinside. The exterior body is provided with: a first member (20) including the first bottom part; a second member (10) that includes the second bottom part and that is weld-joined to the first member; and a support column part (4) that supports the first bottom part and the second bottom part. The electrode body is formed such that a positive electrode (32) and a negative electrode (33), which are laminated with a separator (31) therebetween, are axially wound around the center line of the support column part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/0587 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/153 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for button or coin cells
  • H01M 50/181 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for button or coin cells
  • H01M 50/463 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/538 - Connection of several leads or tabs of wound or folded electrode stacks
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/586 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries inside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of electrodes

38.

Printer

      
Application Number 29743318
Grant Number D0963744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-21
First Publication Date 2022-09-13
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS, INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki, Kohei

39.

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2022003367
Publication Number 2022/181207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-28
Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miura Ken

Abstract

A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention comprises a positive electrode (10), a negative electrode (20), a separator (30), an electrolyte solution (50), and a storage container (2) in which the positive electrode (10), the negative electrode (20), the separator (30), and the electrolyte solution (50) are arranged in an internal storage space, wherein: at least one among the positive electrode (10) and the negative electrode (20) is in the form of a pellet containing an active material, a conductive aid, and a binder; the separator (30) is formed of a glass fiber nonwoven fabric; and the electrolyte solution (50) contains, as an organic solvent, a mixed solution including propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, and dimethoxyethane at a volume ratio of {PC:EC:DME}={0.5-1.5:0.5-1.5:1-3}, and contains 2-7 (mol/L) of a lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide as a support salt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape
  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/437 - Glass
  • H01M 50/44 - Fibrous material

40.

Printing system, detection method, and recording medium having computer program stored therein for detecting a portion between an adjacent pair of labels

      
Application Number 17571212
Grant Number 11656813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-07
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshigi, Yuichi

Abstract

A printing system includes: a conveyance controller configured to control a conveyor, the conveyor being configured to convey paper having a printing surface in which label portions are formed at predetermined intervals; a sensor configured to irradiate light on the paper conveyed by the conveyor to detect reflected light of the irradiated light; a detector configured to detect an output of the sensor; a moving average calculator configured to calculate moving averages of voltage values based on the output of the sensor detected by the detector; and a determiner configured to determine that a portion between an adjacent pair of the label portions has been detected based on the moving averages of the voltage values calculated by the moving average calculator, and the output of the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

Electrochemical cell

      
Application Number 17469081
Grant Number 11791513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miura, Ken

Abstract

A battery includes a negative electrode can that is formed into a topped cylindrical shape. A negative electrode can circumferential wall portion includes a double cylinder portion that extends from an opening edge of the negative electrode can toward a top portion, and a step portion that connects the top portion to the double cylinder portion. The step portion includes a first curved portion that extends to a lower side from an outer circumferential edge of the top portion, a second curved portion that extends to an outer side of a radial direction from the first curved portion, and a third curved portion that extends to the lower side from the second curved portion. The double cylinder portion includes an inner cylinder portion that extends to the lower side from the third curved portion, and an outer cylinder portion that surrounds the inner cylinder portion from the outer side of the radial direction. A gasket is arranged on an outer side of the outer cylinder portion in the radial direction and on an upper side. An upper end edge of the outer cylinder portion is positioned further on the upper side than a center between both ends of the negative electrode can in an axial direction and is positioned further on the lower side than an upper end edge of the third curved portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/183 - Sealing members
  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/171 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids using adhesives or sealing agents

42.

Terminal device control method, terminal device, and recording medium having program stored thereon for receiving information from an external device

      
Application Number 17494135
Grant Number 11677888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-05
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ogura, Tomoki

Abstract

A terminal device control method includes: a window mode information acquisition step of acquiring window mode information indicating any one of a single-window mode, which is a mode in which one application runs, and a multi-window mode, which is a mode in which a plurality of applications run in parallel, for a screen of a terminal device configured to cause an external device to perform operation by communicating to/from the external device; a switching step of making a switch, in a case in which the window mode information acquired in the window mode information acquisition step indicates the multi-window mode, to enable or disable a first operation, which is an operation to be performed at least in a time period in which a first application for causing the external device to perform operation runs, and is an operation regarding information to be transmitted from the external device to the terminal device; and a first operation execution step of executing the first operation in a case in which the switch has been made to enable the first operation in the switching step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit

43.

GASKET FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number 17474889
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-14
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Koji

Abstract

A gasket includes a base portion that extends across an entire circumference in a circumferential direction and is arranged between a bottom portion of a positive electrode can and an opening edge of a negative electrode can, an outer wall portion that protrudes to an upper side from an outer circumferential portion of the base portion and extends across the entire circumference in the circumferential direction, and is in close contact with an inner circumferential surface of the positive electrode can and an outer circumferential surface of the negative electrode can, and an inner wall portion that protrudes to the upper side from the base portion on an inner side of the outer wall portion and extends across the entire circumference in the circumferential direction. An inner circumferential surface of the outer wall portion includes a guide portion that extends in an axial direction with a constant inner diameter, and a sealant holding portion that is positioned between the guide portion and the base portion and holds a sealant having fluidity. An outer circumferential surface of the outer wall portion includes a tapered portion that extends across the entire circumference in the circumferential direction. A diameter of the tapered portion is gradually increased in a direction from a lower side to the upper side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/109 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure of button or coin shape

44.

Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery

      
Application Number 17477018
Grant Number 12034160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-16
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Onodera, Takashi

Abstract

b curved with a curvature radius R gradually toward an inner wall portion side as it extends from a bottom wall portion side toward an opening end edge of the outer wall portion. A diameter D of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is set to 4.6 mm to 5.0 mm. A height H2 of the positive electrode can is set to be in a range of 74% to 79% of a height H1 of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The curvature radius R of the crimping portion is set to be in a range of 0.7 mm to 1.1 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents

45.

Printer and power control program

      
Application Number 17214480
Grant Number 11494601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-26
First Publication Date 2021-09-30
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Koki
  • Kitamura, Yoshio
  • Ishidoya, Yohei

Abstract

A printer includes: a first connector to be used to input electric power supplied from an outside; a second connector to which a communication terminal is to be connected, and which is to be used to output at least a part of the electric power to the connected communication terminal; a printing control unit configured to control operation of a printing unit configured to perform printing on recording paper; and an adjustment unit configured to adjust a maximum amount of the electric power to be output from the second connector, of the electric power supplied from the outside, to a first amount of power when the printing unit is not under a printing operation, and adjust the maximum amount of the electric power to be output from the second connector to a second amount of power when the printing unit is under the printing operation, the second amount of power being smaller than the first amount of power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data
  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers

46.

Rolling bearing, rotary apparatus, and method of manufacturing rolling bearing

      
Application Number 17193781
Grant Number 11624404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kosaka, Takayuki
  • Satodate, Takayuki
  • Abo, Keisuke

Abstract

A rolling bearing capable of achieving reduction in torque is provided. The rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring disposed coaxially with each other, a rolling element disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, a seal member configured to cover an area between the inner ring and the outer ring from an outside in an axial direction, and filled grease disposed between the rolling element and the seal member. The filled grease includes a first ring-like part which extends to form a circumferential shape centering on a common axis of the inner ring and the outer ring, and which has contact with one of the inner ring and the outer ring, and a second ring-like part which extends to form a circumferential shape centering on the common axis, which is connected to the first ring-like part at an outer side in the axial direction, and which has contact with the seal member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 33/66 - Special parts or details in view of lubrication
  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members

47.

Thermal head control device, thermal printer, and thermal head control method

      
Application Number 17180116
Grant Number 11420448
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshigi, Yuichi
  • Yoshida, Daisuke
  • Ishidoya, Yohei
  • Kondo, Hiroaki

Abstract

A thermal head control device includes: a printing rate calculation range determination unit configured to determine, as a printing rate calculation range, a range from a left-end energization dot to a right-end energization dot among energization dots present in printing data corresponding to heating elements to be controlled among a plurality of heating elements included in a thermal head; a printing rate calculation unit configured to calculate a printing rate of the printing rate calculation range determined by the printing rate calculation range determination unit; an energizing time calculation unit configured to calculate an energizing time for which a current is caused to flow through the heating elements based on the printing rate calculated by the printing rate calculation unit; and an output unit configured to output a control signal for driving the heating elements to be controlled of the thermal head, based on the calculated energizing time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/355 - Control circuits for heating-element selection
  • B41J 29/38 - Drives, motors, controls, or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism
  • B41J 2/36 - Print density control
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

48.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021004132
Publication Number 2021/171951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-04
Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasuda Akira
  • Kudo Kenichi

Abstract

A transmission device (1) provided with: an input shaft that rotates about an axis (O1); an inner gear (4) that is disposed so as to be centered around an eccentric axis (O2) eccentric with respect to the axis, that is operated along with the rotation of the input shaft, and that has a plurality of inner teeth (3) which are disposed so as to be spaced in the circumferential direction that circles the eccentric axis; an outer gear (6) that is disposed so as to be rotatable about the axis and that has a plurality of outer teeth (5) which are engageable with the plurality of inner teeth; an output shaft that rotates about the axis along with the rotation of the outer gear; and a guide member (70) that restrains the rotation of the inner gear to guide the inner gear so that the inner gear eccentrically oscillates about the axis. The number of outer teeth differs from the number of inner teeth.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear

49.

QUANTITATIVE AMOUNT FEED MECHANISM AND DISCHARGE DEVICE

      
Application Number 17157265
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-25
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagata, Tetsuya
  • Sato, Akehiko
  • Endo, Yoichi

Abstract

The present invention relates to a quantitative amount feed mechanism including a functional unit disposed to be movable along an axis, a drive unit that presses the functional unit with a predetermined driving force to move the functional unit in a first direction along the axis, and an adjustment mechanism that adjusts a movement of the functional unit so that the functional unit moves with the driving force. The adjustment mechanism applies an auxiliary force to the functional unit in a direction the same as the first direction, or applies a reaction force to the functional unit in a second direction opposite to the first direction, in accordance with a difference between a resistance force generated by the movement of the functional unit and the driving force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
  • A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
  • A61M 5/158 - Needles
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

50.

Rotation tool

      
Application Number 17122237
Grant Number 11534896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-15
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suzuki, Makoto
  • Shinohara, Jun

Abstract

The invention aims to provide a rotation tool enabling work without obstructing a view of an operator and facilitating fine-adjustment for the tool. A rotation tool includes a flexible shaft including a tool portion at one end and a grip portion at the other end; and a cylindrical exterior body including curved portion on at least a part thereof, wherein a spiral protrusion is formed on at least a part of the shaft and a spiral groove is formed on at least a part of the curved portion, and the shaft is configured to be movable inside the exterior body by screwing the spiral protrusion and the spiral groove to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 15/02 - Screwdrivers operated by rotating the handle
  • B25B 23/00 - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
  • B25G 1/02 - Handle constructions flexible
  • B25B 13/48 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes

51.

Printing unit and thermal printer

      
Application Number 17106815
Grant Number 11400735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshikawa, Fumitaka

Abstract

A printing unit includes a platen lock mechanism for switching between a locked state and an unlock state of the platen roller; and an urging member for urging the lock arm. The head unit has receiving grooves receiving the platen bearings through an opening. A lock arm presses the platen bearings when the operation lever is at the lock position, and is configured to allow disengagement of the platen bearings from the receiving groove through the opening by being swung from the lock position toward the unlock position side. The lock arm includes a pushing-up arm configured to push the platen bearings from the receiving groove toward the opening side along with movement of the operation lever from the lock position toward the unlock position. An urging member urges the lock arm toward the platen unit side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/057 - Structure of the surface
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 11/66 - Applications of cutting devices
  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles

52.

Printing unit and printer

      
Application Number 17083547
Grant Number 11292274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-29
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2022-04-05
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Tomohiro

Abstract

A printing unit, includes a head unit including: a thermal head; and a platen unit combined with the head unit. The platen unit including: a platen roller configured to feed a recording sheet while sandwiching the recording sheet together with the thermal head; a platen frame configured to support the platen roller in a rotatable manner; a sensor unit including: a sensor configured to detect the recording sheet; a connector connected to the sensor; and a connection portion configured to connect the sensor and the connector to each other; and a sensor holder, which is mounted to the platen frame, and includes: a plurality of connector arrangement portions through which a terminal of the connector is to be exposed; and a plurality of sensor receiving portions in which the sensor unit is to be received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

53.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Application Number 17034691
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-28
First Publication Date 2021-04-08
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Shunji
  • Tanaka, Kazumi
  • Kimura, Nagayuki
  • Tamachi, Tsuneaki

Abstract

An electrochemical cell includes an electrode body that has a plurality of electrodes stacked on each other in a direction of a battery axis O, and an exterior body that has a first laminate member and a second laminate member, and that internally accommodates the electrode body. The exterior body includes an accommodation portion that internally accommodates the electrode body, and a sealing portion in which the first laminate member and the second laminate member are joined to each other in a state where the first laminate member and the second laminate member overlap each other so as to seal an inside of the accommodation portion. The accommodation portion includes a top wall portion and a bottom wall portion which face each other with the electrode body interposed therebetween in the direction of the battery axis, and a cylindrical peripheral wall portion which surrounds the electrode body from an outer side in a radial direction. The sealing portion is formed into a cylindrical shape which is bent along the peripheral wall portion and surrounds the peripheral wall portion over an entire periphery from the outer side in the radial direction, and is in contact with the peripheral wall portion from the outer side in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

DIARYLETHENE COMPOUND, TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND PACKAGE

      
Application Number JP2019038273
Publication Number 2021/059505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
Publication Date 2021-04-01
Owner
  • UNIVERSITY PUBLIC CORPORATION OSAKA (Japan)
  • SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobatake Seiya
  • Sambongi Norimitsu
  • Sato Yoshinori

Abstract

This diarylethene compound is represented by formula (1). This temperature indicator includes said diarylethene compound. This temperature display device includes said temperature indicator. This package has said temperature display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 7/08 - Compounds having one or more C—Si linkages
  • C09K 9/02 - Organic tenebrescent materials
  • G01K 11/18 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of materials which change translucency

55.

Thermal printer

      
Application Number 16941773
Grant Number 11077684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Grant Date 2021-08-03
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawaguchi, Kouji
  • Sudo, Shinichi
  • Seino, Takumi

Abstract

A thermal printer, includes a head unit including a thermal head configured to perform printing on a recording sheet; a platen unit, which includes a platen roller configured to convey the recording sheet, and is separably combined with the head unit; a printer main body, which has a recording-sheet receiving portion configured to receive the recording sheet, and has the head unit mounted thereto; a printer cover, which has the platen unit mounted thereto, and is coupled to the printer main body so as to be pivotable; and a separator, which is provided in the recording-sheet receiving portion, and is configured to separate parts of the recording sheet, which is rolled into a roll shape around a core body, folded on each other at a rolling start portion, which is rolled around the core body and has a turn-back shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
  • B41J 2/335 - Structure of thermal heads
  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens

56.

Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery

      
Application Number 17060815
Grant Number 11641028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-01
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2023-05-02
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miura, Ken

Abstract

x (0≤X<2) in which at least a part of a surface is covered with carbon, or a Li-Al alloy as the negative electrode active material, a low-viscosity electrolytic solution that contains propylene carbonate (PC), ethylene carbonate (EC), and dimethoxy ethane (DME) as an organic solvent in a range of {PC:EC:DME}={0.5 to 1.5:0.5 to 1.5:1 to 31} in terms of a volume ratio, and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) as a supporting salt in an individual amount of 0.6 to 1.2 (mol/L), and the viscosity of the electrolytic solution is constant at higher than −30° C. to room temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

57.

Mold clamping device

      
Application Number 16826112
Grant Number 11117300
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-20
First Publication Date 2020-10-01
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yoda, Hozumi
  • Hoshino, Satoshi
  • Okubo, Hiroo
  • Murata, Atsushi
  • Tozawa, Keiichi

Abstract

A mold clamping device includes a base, a stationary platen fixed to the base and supporting a stationary mold, a movable platen movable on the base and supporting a movable mold, and a mold clamping mechanism for clamping the movable mold against the stationary mold. Tie bars extend from the stationary platen completely through both the movable platen and the mold clamping mechanism. A shaft supporting plate is fixed to the ends of the tie bars and terminates at its lower end portion in two spaced-apart shoes that have flat bottom surfaces in direct sliding contact with the base. The flat bottom surface of each shoe has a larger area than the cross-sectional area of the shaft supporting plate situated vertically above the shoe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/67 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydraulic
  • B29C 45/64 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices
  • B29C 33/24 - Opening, closing or clamping by rectilinear movement using hydraulic or pneumatic means
  • B29C 45/68 - Mould opening, closing or clamping devices hydro-mechanical

58.

OPTICAL LATCH CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020002111
Publication Number 2020/195064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-22
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner
  • SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
  • ABLIC INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Isogai Ryosuke
  • Yoshida Yoshifumi
  • Utsunomiya Fumiyasu

Abstract

This optical latch circuit is provided with: a voltage sensor for making a comparison between a first power generation voltage inputted from a first input terminal and a first threshold voltage set in advance, and outputting a set signal from an assessment output terminal when the first power generation voltage exceeds the first threshold voltage; a first photovoltaic element connected in the forward direction between the first input terminal and a ground point, the first photovoltaic element photovoltaicly outputting, when irradiated with light, a prescribed first power generation voltage to the first input terminal; and a feedback resistor interposed between the first input terminal and the assessment output terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/78 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of opto-electronic devices, i.e. light-emitting and photoelectric devices electrically- or optically-coupled
  • H03K 17/945 - Proximity switches

59.

Printer

      
Application Number 29679569
Grant Number D0897421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-07
First Publication Date 2020-09-29
Grant Date 2020-09-29
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chida, Hiromi

60.

INTRAORAL ORGANISM MONITORING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020002562
Publication Number 2020/179277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
Publication Date 2020-09-10
Owner
  • SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
  • SHOWA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Isogai Ryosuke
  • Yoshida Yoshifumi
  • Maki Kotaro

Abstract

This intraoral organism monitoring device comprises: a sensor; a communication unit for carrying out communication in response to the input of a signal into the sensor; and a mouthpiece that holds the sensor and communication unit, is attached to a crown of a subject, and covers at least a portion of the gums of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
  • A61C 19/04 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

61.

Inertial force imparting device and tactile sensation presenting device

      
Application Number 16773386
Grant Number 11146187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-27
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Satodate, Takayuki

Abstract

The present invention is provided to prevent intrusion of dust, moisture, and the like, and simulatively deliver a kinetic operation feeling in response to an operation of an operator, and generate vibrations as necessary and separately from the operation of the operator. There is provided an inertial force imparting device including a stator, a mover that is arranged to be movable relative to the stator in a movable direction, a weight attached to the mover, an actuator unit that includes a shape memory alloy wire provided between the stator and the mover, instantaneously displaces the mover in the movable direction, and delivers an inertial force to the outside based on the displacement, and an elastic member that biases the mover toward the stator side along the movable direction, in which the shape memory alloy wire changes in length according to temperature, and changes the interval between the mover and the stator by expansion and contraction according to energization heating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02N 10/00 - Electric motors using thermal effects
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

62.

Feeding device and portable dispensing device

      
Application Number 16703363
Grant Number 11446433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Endo, Yoichi
  • Sato, Akehiko
  • Oaku, Masami
  • Asai, Shinichi

Abstract

A feeding device according to the present invention includes a tubular body which has an a female screw portion, a movable shaft which has a male screw portion and is movable between a start position and an end position according to a rotation of the tubular body, a final gear which is provided in the tubular body, a drive unit which has the driving gear, a power transmission mechanism which transmits a driving force from the driving gear to the final gear via a plurality of intermediate gears, and a biasing mechanism which is configured to apply a biasing force to the movable shaft. At least one of the plurality of intermediate gears is a two-stage gear. The biasing mechanism is configured to apply the biasing force from the end position toward the start position and presses the male screw portion against the female screw portion to the start position side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
  • A61M 5/315 - PistonsPiston-rodsGuiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rodAppliances on the rod for facilitating dosing

63.

Printing system, host apparatus, printing control method, and program

      
Application Number 16707438
Grant Number 10866770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-09
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2020-12-15
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yang, Dong

Abstract

A printing system includes a host apparatus configured to transmit a command to a printer apparatus. The host apparatus includes a communicator configured to receive status information containing information indicating a status of the printer apparatus, which is transmitted by the printer apparatus; a monitor configured to monitor the status of the printer apparatus based on the information indicating the status of the printer apparatus, which is contained in the status information received by the communicator; a determiner configured to determine, based on a result of monitoring the printer apparatus by the monitor, whether a reset command to be transmitted to the printer apparatus is to be generated; and a generator configured to generate the reset command when the determiner determines that the reset command is to be generated. The communicator is configured to transmit the reset command generated by the generator to the printer apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

Printing unit and thermal printer

      
Application Number 16710759
Grant Number 11072192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-11
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2021-07-27
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitamura, Masashi
  • Murata, Tomohiro
  • Naito, Akio
  • Kawaguchi, Kouji

Abstract

A printing unit includes a head unit; a platen unit separately combined with the head unit; a fixed blade provided to the platen unit; a movable blade, which is provided to the head unit and is relatively movable with respect to the fixed blade; a drive mechanism, which includes a drive rack coupled to the movable blade, and moves the movable blade between a standby position being separated from the fixed blade and a cutting position at which the movable blade rides on the fixed blade; an operation lever being movable between a lock position and a releasing position; and a return mechanism configured to move the movable blade from the cutting position toward the standby position side through intermediation of the drive rack in association with the operation lever. The return mechanism includes a lever returning mechanism, under the state in which movable blade is stopped at the cutting position, transmits motive power generated along with an operation of the operation lever from the lock position toward the releasing position to the drive mechanism to move the movable blade toward the standby position and returns the operated operation lever from the releasing position side to the lock position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

65.

Printer and printer display device

      
Application Number 16697735
Grant Number 10967651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-27
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Aizawa, Kazuyuki

Abstract

A printer includes a printer housing, which includes a plurality of outer surfaces including a bottom surface opposed to an installation surface, and has a recording paper receiving portion configured to receive recording paper through an opening portion; a printer cover, which is coupled to the printer housing, and is configured to openably cover the opening portion; a printer display device, which is removably mounted to the outer surface, of the plurality of outer surfaces, other than the bottom surface, and is configured to display predetermined information; and a connection cable, which is connected between the printer housing and the printer display device, and is configured to communicate at least data related to the predetermined information. The printer display device has a cable groove in which the connection cable is fitted and received.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 3/46 - Printing mechanisms combined with apparatus providing a visual indication
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • G07G 5/00 - Receipt-giving machines
  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators

66.

Printer and printer display device

      
Application Number 16697758
Grant Number 10899148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-27
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Aizawa, Kazuyuki

Abstract

A printer includes a printer housing, which includes a plurality of outer surfaces including a bottom surface opposed to an installation surface, and has a recording paper receiving portion configured to receive recording paper through an opening portion; a printer cover, which is coupled to the printer housing, and is configured to openably cover the opening portion; a printer display device, which is removably mounted to the outer surface, of the plurality of outer surfaces, other than the bottom surface, and is configured to display predetermined information; and a connection cable, which is connected between the printer housing and the printer display device, and is configured to communicate at least data related to the predetermined information. The printer display device includes a fixing portion separably mounted to the outer surface; a display portion main body having a display portion configured to display the predetermined information provided thereon; and a hinge portion configured to couple the fixing portion and the display portion main body to each other so that the display portion main body is displaced relative to the fixing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • G07G 5/00 - Receipt-giving machines
  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators

67.

Display control device and display control method

      
Application Number 16703283
Grant Number 10904609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitamura, Yoshio
  • Ogura, Tomoki
  • Yoshida, Daisuke
  • Yoshigi, Yuichi

Abstract

A display control device includes a storage configured to store invariant image data serving as a source of displaying an invariant portion of a display image to be displayed on a display; a data receiver configured to receive format designation data for designating a format of the display image and original data for generating variable image data serving as a source of displaying a variable portion of the display image; a variable image data generator configured to generate the variable image data from the original data; a buffer configured to store the invariant image data and the variable image data; an image data storage configured to select the invariant image data from the storage based on the format designation data to store the invariant image data in the buffer, and store, in the buffer, the variable image data generated by the variable image data generator; and a display controller configured to execute display processing for causing the display to display the display image based on the invariant image data stored in the buffer and the variable image data stored in the buffer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
  • G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
  • H04N 21/4722 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or servicesEnd-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content for requesting additional data associated with the content
  • H04N 21/478 - Supplemental services, e.g. displaying phone caller identification or shopping application

68.

Electrochemical cell

      
Application Number 16667245
Grant Number 11495832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-29
First Publication Date 2020-05-14
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura, Nagayuki
  • Watanabe, Shunji
  • Kanno, Yoshimi

Abstract

A battery includes a negative electrode body wound to be flat. The negative electrode body has a plurality of negative electrode main bodies arranged in a line in a negative electrode connection direction in a developed state, and at least one negative electrode connection portion connecting a pair of negative electrode main bodies adjacent in the developed state among the plurality of negative electrode main bodies. The at least one negative electrode connection portion is folded back such that the plurality of negative electrode main bodies overlap each other. A dimension of each of the plurality of negative electrode main bodies in the negative electrode connection direction decreases with separation from an outer end side negative electrode main body. A dimension of the at least one negative electrode connection portions in the negative electrode connection direction increases with separation from an inner end side negative electrode connection portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0587 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 50/538 - Connection of several leads or tabs of wound or folded electrode stacks

69.

Portable printer

      
Application Number 16654588
Grant Number 11040549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Grant Date 2021-06-22
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ando, Norihisa

Abstract

A portable printer includes a casing configured to receive a recording medium; a head configured to perform printing on the recording medium; a platen roller, which is arranged so as to be opposed to the head, and is configured to convey the recording medium while sandwiching the recording medium together with the head; a button, which is provided on the casing, and is configured to perform operation of separating the head and the platen roller from each other; and a stepped portion, which is formed on the casing along a peripheral edge of the button, and protrudes so that an inner side of the casing is higher than an outer side of the casing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads

70.

Printer system with different topology for determining transmission of header information and method for the same

      
Application Number 16654770
Grant Number 10949721
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Daisuke
  • Kitamura, Yoshio
  • Ogura, Tomoki
  • Yoshigi, Yuichi

Abstract

A printer system includes an information processing device; a printer; and a display apparatus, the information processing device being configured to control the printer and the display apparatus. A topology of the information processing device and the display apparatus includes a first topology in which the display apparatus is directly connected to the information processing device and a second topology in which the display apparatus is connected to the information processing device via the printer. The information processing device includes a processor configured to transmit to the display apparatus instruction data for the display apparatus without adding header information to the instruction data in the first topology; and transmit to the printer instruction data for the display apparatus by adding header information to the instruction data in the second topology.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
  • G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

71.

Thrust expansion device

      
Application Number 16656023
Grant Number 10816016
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-17
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Arai, Shigehiro

Abstract

A through-hole of a hydraulic chamber is provided on an input side of a thrust expansion device in accordance with rod diameters of various actuators on the input side, and an input rod of an air cylinder or the like is inserted therein. Thus, a thrust expansion mechanism operates. An input-side actuator attaching portion of the thrust expansion device is configured such that parts can be changed according to a fixing method of various actuators and a rod shape. It is possible to freely change a thrust expansion ratio by changing a cross sectional area of the input rod. A stroke of an output-side rod can be changed by changing an input stroke of the input-side actuator. According to the thrust expansion device, various inexpensive commercially available actuators can be easily attached and replaced by being separated and independent from the input-side actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 9/02 - Servomotors with follow-up action, i.e. in which the position of the actuated member conforms with that of the controlling member with servomotors of the reciprocatable or oscillatable type
  • F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids

72.

Thermal printer and portable terminal

      
Application Number 16594981
Grant Number 10994554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-07
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyawaki, Kouhei

Abstract

A thermal printer includes a thermal head configured to perform printing on recording paper; a platen roller, which is arranged at a position opposed to the thermal head, and is configured to convey the recording paper by nipping the recording paper between the thermal head and the platen roller; a head support plate having conductivity, which has the thermal head to be fixed thereto; a frame, which is configured to support the head support plate, and includes a shaft support portion configured to rotatably support the platen roller about an axis; and a conductive member having conductivity, which is provided between a side surface of the shaft support portion and the head support plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • B41J 2/335 - Structure of thermal heads
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • B41J 29/38 - Drives, motors, controls, or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism

73.

Printing system, printer, and printing control method

      
Application Number 16451364
Grant Number 10936269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-25
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2021-03-02
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Hatakeyama, Koichi

Abstract

A printing system includes a host apparatus configured to transmit a command to a printer, and a printer configured to perform processing based on the command received from the host apparatus. The host apparatus is configured to convert the command based on a conversion condition when the command satisfies a predetermined condition, and transmit a conversion code obtained through the conversion to the printer as the command. The printer includes a receiver configured to receive the command from the host apparatus, a command converter configured to discriminate whether the received command is the conversion code obtained through the conversion based on the conversion condition, and when the command is the conversion code, convert the conversion code into the command based on the conversion condition, and a command processor configured to execute the command obtained through the conversion by the command converter when the command is the conversion code, and execute the received command when the command is not the conversion code.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

Thermal printer module and thermal printer

      
Application Number 16363217
Grant Number 10759200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-25
First Publication Date 2019-10-03
Grant Date 2020-09-01
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ando, Norihisa

Abstract

A thermal printer module includes: a housing; a cover; a platen roller provided to the cover; a support frame having a groove configured to receive a shaft of the platen roller; a lock arm configured to hold down, by a platen roller engagement portion, the shaft of the platen roller inserted into the groove; a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force to the lock arm; and a printing head. Wherein, when viewed in a direction extending along an axis of the shaft, the platen roller engagement portion and a tangential line of a track obtained when the axis of the shaft moves along with an opening operation of the cover form an intersection angleθAB in a closing direction of the lock arm, and the intersection angle θAB satisfies a relation of 90°≤θAB≤110°. Wherein the platen roller engagement portion and a tangential line of a track obtained when a contact point between the shaft and the platen roller engagement portion pivots in an unlocking direction of the lock arm form an intersection angle θBC in the closing direction of the lock arm, and the intersection angle θBC satisfies a relation of 0°≤θBC≤10°.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/04 - Roller platens
  • B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 11/24 - Detents, brakes, or couplings for feed rollers or platens
  • B41J 11/13 - Backings or blankets

75.

Printer

      
Application Number 16292453
Grant Number 10737517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-05
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ando, Norihisa

Abstract

A printer for printing information on a recording sheet, includes a housing configured to accommodate a recording sheet and a printing portion; a battery to be removably mounted to the housing; and a clip pivotably mounted to the housing. The clip includes a joint portion, which is elastically deformable so that a coupling portion of the housing is pivotably fitted to the joint portion. Each of the joint portion and the coupling portion includes an engagement portion configured to restrain the clip from pivoting at a mounting position at which the clip covers at least a part of the battery. When a predetermined external force is applied to the housing in a pivoting direction of the clip, restraining of the clip by the engagement portions is canceled so that the clip is movable from the mounting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
  • F16B 21/09 - Releasable fastening devices with a stud engaging a keyhole slot
  • F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

76.

Printer

      
Application Number 16292460
Grant Number 10688818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-05
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2020-06-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ando, Norihisa

Abstract

A printer for printing information on a recording sheet, includes a housing configured to accommodate the recording sheet and a printing portion; an attachment member, which is removably mounted to the housing, and has a hook hole for a strap. A portion of the housing, to which the attachment member is mounted, and the attachment member form a rotation regulating portion configured to regulate rotation of the attachment member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

77.

Method of manufacturing an enveloping layer-coated slide bearing

      
Application Number 16406756
Grant Number 10598223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-08
First Publication Date 2019-08-29
Grant Date 2020-03-24
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Yamada, Tatsumi

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an enveloping layer-coated slide bearing includes preparing a slide bearing formed of polycarbonate, ABS resin, or an alloy material of the polycarbonate and the ABS resin; and forming an enveloping layer by injection molding a thermoplastic elastomer on an outer circumferential surface of the slide bearing. In an alternate method, an inner enveloping layer is formed directly on the outer circumferential outer surface of the slide bearing beneath the thermoplastic elastomeric enveloping layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the likeBearings or mountings therefor

78.

Printer device

      
Application Number 16218788
Grant Number 10510059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-13
First Publication Date 2019-06-20
Grant Date 2019-12-17
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okayasu, Takanori

Abstract

A printer device includes: a receiver configured to receive pieces of information from a host device; a storage configured to store output information among the pieces of information received by the receiver; a printer configured to print information on a sheet based on printing information; a display communication device configured to transmit display information to a display device; an output destination selection module configured to select an output destination of the output information stored in the storage based on instruction information among the pieces of information received by the receiver from the host device; a display information generation module configured to generate, when the output destination selected by the output destination selection module is the display device, the display information based on the output information stored in the storage; a display communication device configured to output the display information generated by the display information generation module to the display device; and a printing controller configured to output, when the output destination selected by the output destination selection module is the printer, the printing information that is based on the output information stored in the storage, to the printer, wherein the display communication device configured to output the display information generated by the display information generation module to the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
  • G06Q 20/20 - Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
  • G07G 5/00 - Receipt-giving machines
  • G07G 1/14 - Systems including one or more distant stations co-operating with a central processing unit

79.

Printer

      
Application Number 16211852
Grant Number 10752032
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-06
First Publication Date 2019-06-13
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okayasu, Takanori
  • Murata, Tomohiro
  • Yamamoto, Takashi

Abstract

A printer for printing information on a recording paper, includes: a housing, which has a recording paper receiving portion having an opening, and includes a plurality of outer surfaces including a bottom surface to be opposed to an installation surface; a printer cover, which is coupled to the housing, and is capable of opening and closing the opening; a display unit, which is removably mounted on a mounting surface other than the bottom surface among the plurality of outer surfaces, and is configured to display predetermined information; a cable having one end connected to the display unit and another end on which a connector is mounted; and a connector connecting portion to which the connector is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B41J 3/46 - Printing mechanisms combined with apparatus providing a visual indication
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers

80.

Printing unit and thermal printer

      
Application Number 16047538
Grant Number 10486442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-27
First Publication Date 2019-01-31
Grant Date 2019-11-26
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sudo, Shinichi

Abstract

A printing unit includes a frame, a head unit including a thermal head, a platen unit including a platen roller, a fixed blade provided to any one of the head unit and the platen unit, a movable blade provided to another one of the head unit and the platen unit and configured to slide with respect to the fixed blade, a drive mechanism configured to cause the movable blade to slide between a standby position of being separated from the fixed blade and a cutting position of riding on the fixed blade, an lever configured to release locking of the platen unit with respect to the head unit, and a return mechanism configured to move the movable blade to the standby position before releasing the locking of the platen unit by being interlocked with the lever under a state in which the movable blade is held at the cutting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • B26D 1/08 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates of the guillotine type
  • B41J 11/66 - Applications of cutting devices
  • B26D 5/20 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting with interrelated action between the cutting member and work feed

81.

Gear box, driving device, and electronic apparatus

      
Application Number 15992555
Grant Number 10890242
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-30
First Publication Date 2018-12-06
Grant Date 2021-01-12
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masuzawa, Koichi
  • Kudo, Kenichi

Abstract

A gear box includes a casing, a gear that is accommodated in the casing and transmits the power of a motor, an output gear that is connected to the gear in the casing, and a collar that is externally inserted to the output shaft of the output gear and is rotatable relative to both the output shaft and the casing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • F16H 1/22 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsToothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly

82.

Wheel train mechanism, gear box, driving device, and electronic apparatus

      
Application Number 15992544
Grant Number 10731729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-30
First Publication Date 2018-12-06
Grant Date 2020-08-04
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masuzawa, Koichi
  • Kudo, Kenichi

Abstract

In a wheel train mechanism, a first speed reduction gear, a second speed reduction gear, a third speed reduction gear, a fourth speed reduction gear and an output gear are all made of a resin material. The third speed reduction gear and the fourth speed reduction gear are disposed at a rear stage of the second speed reduction gear and made of a material having rigidity higher than that of the first speed reduction gear and the second speed reduction gear. The output gear is disposed at a rear stage of the fourth speed reduction gear and is made of a material having rigidity higher than that of the fourth speed reduction gear.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with parallel axes
  • F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
  • F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
  • F16H 55/06 - Use of materialsUse of treatments of toothed members or worms to affect their intrinsic material properties
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras

83.

Structure with thermoplastic elastomer enveloping layer, bearing, and drive module

      
Application Number 15953070
Grant Number 10520029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-13
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2019-12-31
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Nakayama, Yukihiro
  • Itoh, Hironobu
  • Yamada, Tatsumi
  • Yuura, Noritoshi
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko

Abstract

A structure includes an enveloping layer formed on one of a circular outer surface or a flat outer surface having irregularities, wherein the enveloping layer includes an outer circumferential surface layer formed by thermally fusing a thermoplastic elastomer. The enveloping layer has a first material layer provided on one of the outer surfaces and formed from an amorphos plastic, and a second material layer provided on the first material layer and formed from a thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of styrenes, olefins, polyvinyl chlorides, urethanes and polyesters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/62 - Selection of substances
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls
  • F16C 19/52 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with devices affected by abnormal or undesired conditions
  • F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the likeBearings or mountings therefor
  • B29C 33/40 - Plastics, e.g. foam or rubber
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

84.

Rolling bearing

      
Application Number 15953048
Grant Number 10550893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-13
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Yamada, Tatsumi
  • Yuura, Noritoshi
  • Hasegawa, Haruhiko

Abstract

Provided is a bearing having a plurality of rolling elements disposed between an inner ring and an outer ring that are disposed coaxially, wherein a groove section extending in a circumferential direction of an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring outside in a radial direction is formed on the outer circumferential surface, and an enveloping layer formed of any one of rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer and a plastic is formed on the outer circumferential surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 35/06 - Mounting of ball or roller bearingsFixing them onto shaft or in housing
  • F16C 35/067 - Fixing them in a housing
  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16C 19/06 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing balls essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows for radial load mainly with a single row of balls

85.

Enveloping layer-coated slide bearing and drive module

      
Application Number 15953099
Grant Number 10690187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-13
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2020-06-23
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Yamada, Tatsumi

Abstract

An enveloping layer-coated slide bearing includes a slide bearing having a bearing surface formed in a cylindrical shape, and a first enveloping layer composed of a thermoplastic elastomer formed on and directly contacting an outer circumferential surface of the slide bearing. In another arrangement, a second enveloping layer is interposed between the first enveloping layer and the slide bearing and directly contacts the outer circumferential surface of the slide bearing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 33/20 - Sliding surface consisting mainly of plastics
  • F16C 17/02 - Sliding-contact bearings for exclusively rotary movement for radial load only
  • F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the likeBearings or mountings therefor

86.

Temperature display device issuing apparatus

      
Application Number 15927336
Grant Number 10732052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-21
First Publication Date 2018-09-27
Grant Date 2020-08-04
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tani, Kazuo

Abstract

A temperature display device issuing apparatus is configured to issue a temperature display device including a temperature indicator having a function of starting temperature detection when irradiated with light. The temperature display device issuing apparatus includes: a printing/recording device configured to print time information on the temperature display device; an irradiation device configured to irradiate the light onto the temperature indicator of the temperature display device; and a controller configured to control printing in the printing/recording device and irradiation in the irradiation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/00 - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • B65C 11/02 - Manually-controlled or manually-operable label dispensers, e.g. modified for the application of labels to articles having printing equipment
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • G01K 11/18 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of materials which change translucency
  • G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer

87.

Cylinder device, press machine, workpiece clamping apparatus, cylinder device actuating method, method for clamping workpiece, and method for pressing workpiece

      
Application Number 15919732
Grant Number 10821564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-13
First Publication Date 2018-09-20
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Arai, Shigehiro

Abstract

A pneumatic chamber 20 is configured to include a first pneumatic chamber 21 pressurizing a first piston 11 and a second pneumatic chamber 22 pressurizing a second piston 12. The first pneumatic chamber 21 communicates with the second pneumatic chamber 22. The hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 is internally provided with a hydraulic chamber 30, and the hydraulic chamber 30 is configured to have a first hydraulic chamber 31 pressurized by the first pneumatic chamber 21 via the first piston 11 and a second hydraulic chamber 32 pressurized by the second pneumatic chamber 22 via the second piston 12. The hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 is movable in a thrust direction in a cylinder 2, and the second hydraulic chamber 32 has a function of fixing the moving hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 in the cylinder 2 by causing a thin portion 15 to be elastically deformed in a radial direction due to hydraulic pressure. The first hydraulic chamber 31 outputs hydraulic pressure of the first hydraulic chamber 31, which is increased by the fixing, to an output rod 7.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 19/027 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same using hydraulic or pneumatic means
  • F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
  • B30B 1/00 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen
  • F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
  • F15B 11/02 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member
  • F15B 11/072 - Combined pneumatic-hydraulic systems

88.

Cylinder device, press machine, workpiece clamping apparatus, cylinder device actuating method, method for clamping workpiece, and method for pressing workpiece

      
Application Number 15921981
Grant Number 10982690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-15
First Publication Date 2018-09-20
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Arai, Shigehiro

Abstract

A pneumatic chamber 20 is configured to include a first pneumatic chamber 21 pressurizing a first piston 11 and a second pneumatic chamber 22 pressurizing a second piston 12. The first pneumatic chamber 21 communicates with the second pneumatic chamber 22. The hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 is internally provided with a hydraulic chamber 30, and the hydraulic chamber 30 is configured to have a first hydraulic chamber 31 pressurized by the first pneumatic chamber 21 via the first piston 11 and a second hydraulic chamber 32 pressurized by the second pneumatic chamber 22 via the second piston 12. The hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 is movable in a thrust direction in a cylinder 2, and the second hydraulic chamber 32 has a function of fixing the moving hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 in the cylinder 2 by causing a thin portion 15 to be elastically deformed in a radial direction due to hydraulic pressure. The first hydraulic chamber 31 outputs hydraulic pressure of the first hydraulic chamber 31, which is increased by the fixing, to an output rod 7.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
  • B21D 22/20 - Deep-drawing
  • B30B 1/38 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure wherein the plungers are operated by pressure of a gas, e.g. steam, air
  • B21D 24/00 - Special deep-drawing arrangements in, or in connection with, presses
  • B21D 28/00 - Shaping by press-cuttingPerforating
  • B30B 15/16 - Control arrangements for fluid-driven presses
  • B30B 1/32 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure
  • B21D 22/22 - Deep-drawing with devices for holding the edge of the blanks

89.

Cylinder device, press machine, workpiece clamping apparatus, cylinder device actuating method, method for clamping workpiece, and method for pressing workpiece

      
Application Number 15921973
Grant Number 10941790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-15
First Publication Date 2018-09-20
Grant Date 2021-03-09
Owner Seiko Instruments Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Arai, Shigehiro

Abstract

b are formed to be movable along with the hydraulic pressure generating unit 55 in the thrust direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
  • B21D 22/20 - Deep-drawing
  • B30B 1/38 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by plungers under fluid pressure wherein the plungers are operated by pressure of a gas, e.g. steam, air
  • B21D 24/00 - Special deep-drawing arrangements in, or in connection with, presses
  • B21D 28/00 - Shaping by press-cuttingPerforating
  • B30B 15/16 - Control arrangements for fluid-driven presses
  • B21D 22/22 - Deep-drawing with devices for holding the edge of the blanks

90.

Metal elastic element and diaphragm using the same

      
Application Number 15904931
Grant Number 10816421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-26
First Publication Date 2018-09-13
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Otomo, Takuma
  • Akasaka, Yasunori
  • Sugawara, Ryo
  • Kobayashi, Tomoo

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a metal elastic element which is suitable for sensing or the like of a fluid pressure change and exhibits favorable resilience even in the case of receiving a sudden pressure change, and also provide a diaphragm using the same. A metal elastic element of the present invention is composed of a two-phase stainless steel having a γ-phase and an α-phase, wherein the area ratio of the γ-phase is 40% or less, and the two-phase structure is a marble-like metal structure. In the invention, it is preferred that the element has a fiber texture in which <111>γ and <110>α are preferentially oriented parallel to the thickness direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 6/04 - Hardening by cooling below 0° C
  • G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
  • C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
  • C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
  • C21D 6/02 - Hardening by precipitation
  • G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa

91.

Head drive device, thermal printer, and method of controlling a head drive device

      
Application Number 15899794
Grant Number 10427418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-20
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Daisuke

Abstract

A head drive device includes a thermal head, a capacitor, a control circuit and a drive circuit. The thermal head has a first group of heat generators and a second group of heat generators having a smaller number of heat generators than the first group. The control circuit selects, based on printing data, whether to perform printing with use of the first group or to perform printing with use of the second group. The drive circuit supplies power of a power source and the power stored in the capacitor to the thermal head when the first group is used, and supplies the power of the power source to the thermal head when the second group is used. The control circuit performs printing with use the first or second group based on the storage state of the capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/355 - Control circuits for heating-element selection

92.

Tilt sensor

      
Application Number 15752176
Grant Number 10823560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-10
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchiyama, Takeshi
  • Oumi, Manabu
  • Shinohara, Yoko
  • Suda, Masayuki
  • Nobe, Ayako
  • Kaiho, Yoshiyuki

Abstract

A tilt sensor includes: a pressure sensor disposed to be relatively movable with respect to a detection target object and configured to detect pressure of a fluid; and a tilt information detection unit configured to detect tilt information (for example, a tilt angle) of the detection target object according to an output of the pressure sensor and movement information of the pressure sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
  • G01C 9/00 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
  • G01C 5/06 - Measuring heightMeasuring distances transverse to line of sightLevelling between separated pointsSurveyors' levels by using barometric means
  • G01L 9/04 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in ohmic resistance, e.g. of potentiometers of resistance strain gauges

93.

Vibration generation device and electronic device

      
Application Number 15894612
Grant Number 10644565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-12
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kasuga, Masao

Abstract

A vibration generation device includes a rotor rotatable about a rotation axis, the rotor including a weight having a center of gravity that is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis. A shaft is inserted into the rotor and rotatably supports the rotor. A restriction part is disposed further inward than the weight in a radial direction, the restriction part being attached to one end of the shaft for restricting movement of the rotor in an axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G04B 47/00 - Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece
  • H02K 7/075 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa using crankshafts or eccentrics
  • H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
  • B06B 1/16 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy operating with systems involving rotary unbalanced masses
  • H02K 5/167 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using sliding-contact or spherical cap bearings
  • H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures
  • H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings

94.

Control device for vibration generation device, electronic apparatus, and method of controlling vibration generation

      
Application Number 15837955
Grant Number 11159109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-11
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2021-10-26
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (USA)
Inventor Iino, Akihiro

Abstract

A vibration generation device includes a stator, and a rotor rotatable around a predetermined axis with respect to the stator and having a weight having a gravity center at a position shifted from the predetermined axis. A control section controls a start-up period maximum voltage value, which is a maximum voltage value of a drive signal to be applied to the vibration generation device in a start-up period, to become larger than a steady operation period voltage value, which is a voltage value of the drive signal to be applied to the vibration generation device in a steady operation period. The control section selects at least one of a pluraity of voltage values as the steady operation period voltage value and sets the duration of the start-up period based on the steady operation period voltage value selected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 33/00 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system
  • H02K 7/075 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa using crankshafts or eccentrics
  • H02P 6/17 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position and for generating speed information
  • H02P 7/03 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for controlling the direction of rotation of DC motors
  • H02P 25/032 - Reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating motors
  • H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
  • H02P 3/12 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
  • H02P 1/02 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters Details
  • H02P 3/10 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by reversal of supply connections
  • H02P 6/30 - Arrangements for controlling the direction of rotation

95.

Fluid pressure cylinder

      
Application Number 15848950
Grant Number 10670049
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2020-06-02
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Arai, Shigehiro

Abstract

An inner cylinder inside an outer cylinder is disposed to be coaxial to an air pressure supply rod inside the inner cylinder. A first piston is disposed between the air pressure supply rod and the inner cylinder, a pneumatic chamber is disposed on a side of one surface (hydraulic surface) of the first piston in the inner cylinder, and a first hydraulic chamber is disposed on a side of the other surface. A second piston is disposed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and a second hydraulic chamber is disposed on a side of a surface of the second piston which is provided in the same direction as the hydraulic surface of the first piston in both of the cylinders. The inner cylinder is provided with a communication hole for transmitting a negative pressure along with movement of oil with which the first hydraulic chamber and the second hydraulic chamber are filled. In this configuration, it is possible to shorten an overall length of a fluid pressure cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
  • F15B 11/072 - Combined pneumatic-hydraulic systems
  • F15B 11/032 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the actuating force by means of fluid-pressure converters

96.

Vibration generation device and electronic apparatus

      
Application Number 15814922
Grant Number 10576501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-16
First Publication Date 2018-05-31
Grant Date 2020-03-03
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iino, Akihiro
  • Kasuga, Masao

Abstract

There is provided a vibration generation device superior in responsivity compared to the related art. The vibration generation device includes a stator, a rotor provided to the stator so as to be able to rotate around the central axis, and having a weight having a gravity center at a position shifted from the central axis, and an air resistance reduction part provided to the weight, and reducing the air resistance to the weight when the rotor rotates. The weight is formed to have a semicircular shape viewed from the axial direction, and the air resistance reduction part has an arcuate part adapted to connect an end edge on the upstream side in the rotational direction of the rotor in the outer circumferential surface of the weight and an end edge on the downstream side in the rotational direction to each other so as to form a circular arc shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B06B 1/16 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy operating with systems involving rotary unbalanced masses
  • B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
  • H02K 7/065 - Electromechanical oscillatorsVibrating magnetic drives
  • G05D 19/02 - Control of mechanical oscillations, e.g. of amplitude, of frequency, of phase characterised by the use of electric means
  • H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa

97.

Diaphragm, pressure sensor using diaphragm, and diaphragm producing method

      
Application Number 15678416
Grant Number 10451506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-16
First Publication Date 2018-05-31
Grant Date 2019-10-22
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Tomoo
  • Sugawara, Ryo

Abstract

Provided herein is a diaphragm that is highly durable, and that does not involve the risk of gas leakage, and a pressure sensor using such a diaphragm. The diaphragm is a metallic diaphragm that includes a plate-shaped pressure receiver, and a frame-like support member. The pressure receiver has a metal structure grown parallel to a flat plate surface of the plate-shaped pressure receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
  • G01L 7/08 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of elastically-deformable gauges of the flexible-diaphragm type
  • B23K 20/02 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of a press

98.

Electrochemical cell and manufacturing method of the electrochemical cell

      
Application Number 15816348
Grant Number 10622592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-17
First Publication Date 2018-05-24
Grant Date 2020-04-14
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Shunji
  • Tanaka, Kazumi
  • Kanno, Yoshimi
  • Tamachi, Tsuneaki

Abstract

An electrochemical cell includes an electrode body which includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode and an outer package which is formed by overlapping a first member and a second member. The outer package includes: a housing portion which houses the electrode body; and a sealing portion which is formed along an outer circumference of the housing portion, by fusing and bending the first member and the second member, at a portion corresponding to the outer circumference of the housing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/02 - Cases, jackets or wrappings
  • B21D 51/54 - Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cartridge cases, e.g. for ammunition, for letter carriers in pneumatic-tube plants
  • B29C 53/02 - Bending or folding
  • H01M 2/04 - Lids or covers
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • B29C 53/00 - Shaping by bending, folding, twisting, straightening or flatteningApparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
  • B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
  • B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
  • B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
  • B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
  • B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
  • H01M 2/06 - Arrangements for introducing electric connectors into or through cases
  • B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
  • B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
  • B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B29C 65/16 - Laser beam
  • B21D 22/02 - Stamping using rigid devices or tools
  • B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

99.

Portable printer

      
Application Number 15703076
Grant Number 10326224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-13
First Publication Date 2018-04-05
Grant Date 2019-06-18
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi, Masanori

Abstract

A portable printer includes a casing accommodating a printer module and a control board accommodated in the casing and electrically connected to the printer module. A female-side connector is mounted on the control board and exposed to an outside of the casing through a connector opening formed in the casing. The female-side connector is configured to detachably mount a male-side connector. A connector cover made of an elastically deformable material is interposed between an inner peripheral surface of the connector opening and an outer peripheral surface of the female-side connector along an entire circumference of the female-side connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
  • B41J 29/02 - Framework
  • H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • B41J 29/13 - Cases or covers
  • H01R 13/46 - BasesCases
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/56 - Means for preventing chafing or fracture of flexible leads at outlet from coupling part

100.

Mobile printer

      
Application Number 29572192
Grant Number D0812682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-26
First Publication Date 2018-03-13
Grant Date 2018-03-13
Owner SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Azegami, Hitoshi
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