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1.

FLUID CARTRIDGE WITH VENTED INSERT

      
Application Number 18526147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakatani, Masaki
  • Vanderpool, Jason
  • Warner, Richard L.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A fluid cartridge having a plastic fluid body, a bottom wall having a fluid supply opening therein. An insert is adhesively fastened to the bottom wall. The insert has a fluid supply slot therein corresponding to the fluid supply opening in the bottom wall, a die bond surface adjacent to the fluid supply slot for adhesively fastening an ejection head chip thereto, and a plurality of air vents adjacent to the die bond surface. The insert is a material selected from an epoxy molding compound and a ceramic material. An ejection head chip is adhesively fastened to the die bond surface of the insert.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

NOZZLE SEALING TAPE

      
Application Number 17818961
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Carrithers, Adam D.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Warner, Richard L.

Abstract

A fluid fillable cartridge, a method for preventing contamination of nozzle holes in a fluid ejector chip and a method for making an adhesive sealing tape. The fluid fillable cartridge has an open fluid reservoir therein and a fluid ejector chip attached to an exposed surface of the fluid fillable cartridge opposite to the open fluid reservoir. An adhesive sealing tape is attached to the fluid fillable cartridge, wherein the adhesive sealing tape has an adhesive pattern on a first end of the adhesive sealing tape that is configured to attach the adhesive sealing tape adjacent to the fluid ejector chip while being devoid of adhesive in nozzle hole areas of the fluid ejector chip.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

SPRAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18329522
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hamaoka, Mika

Abstract

A spray device includes a holding part, a spray part, and a detection part. The holding part is capable of holding a liquid therein. The spray part atomizes and sprays the liquid held in the holding part. The detection part detects a liquid level of the liquid held in the holding part. The detection part includes a first electrode and a second electrode provided inside the holding part, and an application part. The application part applies a first voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode with the first electrode as an anode and the second electrode as a cathode, and then applies a second voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode with the first electrode as the cathode and the second electrode as the anode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
  • B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
  • B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device

4.

Ejection head priming mechanism

      
Application Number 17809312
Grant Number 11858268
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-28
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Carrithers, Adam D.
  • Deboard, Bruce A
  • Fortuna, Ii, Raymond Joseph
  • Gibson, Bruce D.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Milgate, Iii, Robert W.

Abstract

A priming device for a fluid cartridge, a fluid dispense device configured for priming the fluid cartridge, and a method for priming a fluid cartridge. The priming device includes an impact mechanism for a fluid cartridge, wherein the fluid cartridge is devoid of a backpressure device and has a fluid reservoir and an ejection head chip in fluid flow communication with the fluid reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

PIPETTE-FILLABLE CARTRIDGE FLUID DETECTION

      
Application Number 18454251
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-23
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Deboard, Bruce A.
  • Gibson, Bruce D.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A digital dispense system and method of using a digital dispense system. The digital dispense system includes a pipette-fillable fluid cartridge having one or more fluid chambers therein and having an ejection head attached thereto. The ejection head contains a plurality of fluid ejectors thereon. The fluid ejectors are in fluid flow communication with the one or more fluid chambers of the pipette-fillable fluid cartridge. A fluid detection circuit is disposed on the ejection head and associated with at least one of the plurality of fluid ejectors for signaling the presence or absence of fluid in the one or more fluid chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof

6.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18328858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Masanori
  • Nakamura, Yuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display configured to display video, a controller configured to control image quality adjustment of the video displayed on the display, and a user interface configured to receive user input related to image quality of the video, the controller being configured to decide on, from among a plurality of image quality adjustment categories, at least one image quality adjustment category related to user input content, on the basis of user input operation related to the image quality of the video to the user interface, and to display, on the display, an operation screen for the at least one image quality adjustment category so as to perform an image quality adjustment operation for the at least one image quality adjustment category.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/647 - Control signaling between network components and server or clients; Network processes for video distribution between server and clients, e.g. controlling the quality of the video stream, by dropping packets, protecting content from unauthorised alteration within the network, monitoring of network load or bridging bet
  • H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating MPEG-4 scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
  • H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfaces; Content or additional data rendering
  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/439 - Processing of audio elementary streams

7.

Revolving maintenance station for fluid ejection device

      
Application Number 17805499
Grant Number 11931758
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-06
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Carrithers, Adam D.

Abstract

A fluid ejection device that includes a housing, a fluid reservoir disposed in the housing and a fluid ejection head. A revolving maintenance station that includes an ejection head wiper and an ejection head capping device is movably attached to the housing and is configured for rotation to selectively position the ejection head wiper or the ejection head capping device adjacent to the fluid ejection head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 15/52 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter for removal of clogging particles
  • B05B 15/14 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired places; Arrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts

8.

Fluid Reservoir with Self-Priming Capabililty

      
Application Number 17805528
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-06
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Carrithers, Adam D.
  • Deboard, Bruce A.
  • Norasak, Sam

Abstract

A fluid reservoir for a fluid ejection head structure and a method for priming a fluid ejection head for a fluid dispensing device. The fluid reservoir includes an enclosed fluid cavity therein configured for containing fluid, a fluid outlet in fluid flow communication with the enclosed fluid cavity, and a flow inducing pump attached to the fluid reservoir opposite the fluid outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18321288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-22
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Nitanai, Naoki

Abstract

A display device comprises a display, a back member disposed rearward relative to the display, a plurality of light sources disposed between the display and the back member, an optical sheet disposed between the display and the light sources, at least one sheet support supporting the optical sheet from a back side of the optical sheet, and at least one base including a plurality of holders that are configured to hold the at least one sheet support, the at least one base being attached to the back member from a display unit side.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

      
Application Number 18320490
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Takemoto, Seiji

Abstract

A head-mounted display device comprises a display unit configured to display an image, a projection unit including a lens that is configured to project a virtual image of the image so as to overlap part of a field of view of a user, an imaging unit configured to image an eye of the user, a projection distance adjustment unit configured to adjust a projection distance of the virtual image, which is a distance from the eye to the virtual image seen by the user, and a control unit configured to acquire a first distance between a pupil and a lower eyelid of the eye imaged by the imaging unit, and configured to control the projection distance adjustment unit such that the projection distance of the virtual image corresponds to the first distance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

11.

MODIFIED FLUID JET PLUME CHARACTERISTICS

      
Application Number 18359063
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A fluid jet ejection device, a method of making a fluid jet ejection head for a fluid ejection device, and a method of improving the plume characteristics of fluid ejected from the fluid jet ejection head. The fluid jet ejection device includes a cartridge body; and a fluid jet ejection cartridge disposed in the cartridge body. The fluid jet ejection cartridge contains a fluid and an ejection head attached to the fluid jet ejection cartridge. The ejection head contains a plurality of fluid ejectors thereon and a nozzle plate having a plurality of fluid ejection nozzles therein associated with the plurality of fluid ejectors, wherein a first portion of the plurality of fluid ejection nozzles have a first axial flow path length and a second portion of the plurality of fluid ejection nozzles have a second axial flow path length greater than the first axial flow path length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 1/12 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means capable of producing different kinds of discharge, e.g. either jet or spray
  • B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
  • B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
  • B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
  • A61M 11/06 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes of the injector type

12.

SELF-CLEANING NOZZLE PLATE

      
Application Number 17662873
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-11
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Graham, David C.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A nozzle plate of a fluid ejection head for a fluid ejection device, a fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and a method for making the fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes an array of nozzle holes and a fluid channel layer attached to an exposed surface of the nozzle plate, wherein the fluid channel layer comprises a fluid channel formed in the fluid channel layer adjacent to each nozzle hole for urging fluid from each nozzle hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • B41J 2/16 - Production of nozzles

13.

PHOTOIMAGEABLE NOZZLE PLATE HAVING INCREASED SOLVENT RESISTANCE

      
Application Number 17662861
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-11
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Graham, David C.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A nozzle plate of a fluid ejection head for a fluid ejection device, a fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and a method for making the fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes at least two arrays of nozzle holes on opposing sides of a fluid supply via etched in an ejection head substrate and a photoresist layer attached to an exposed surface of the nozzle plate spanning a section of the nozzle plate between the at least two arrays of nozzle holes. The photoresist layer increases a thickness of the nozzle plate between the at least two arrays of nozzle holes to greater than 25 microns up to about 100 microns.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

DYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS)

      
Application Number 17908868
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Sorrells, Phillip

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic optimization of environmental controls. A system according to some examples may determine a person's environmental preferences and generate a time-based environmental control model for that person. The system may also generate a location model defining current and predicted future locations for the person. The environmental model may take into account person's previous or current activity and be adjusted based on sensed data from interior and exterior environmental sensors and body sensors on the person. Models for multiple people may be combined based on priorities or personal characteristics. Models may also be stored in mobile devices such that settings can be implemented in future locations prior to arrival of the person. Implemented settings may be adjusted for additional people as they arrive at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators

15.

REAL-TIME IMMERSION OF MULTIPLE USERS

      
Application Number 17908877
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Strasman, Nery

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for providing real-time or recorded content along with customized content augmentation stream to enhance a user's experience of the content. A content provider may receive captured feedback from multiple users and select and aggregate a subset of the received feedback based on preferences and emotional state of a user to be presented with the content. The aggregated feedbacks may be customized for the user and delivered as content augmentation stream along with the content to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04H 60/33 - Arrangements for monitoring the users' behaviour or opinions
  • H04H 60/07 - Arrangements for generating broadcast information; Arrangements for generating broadcast-related information with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time; Arrangements for simultaneous generation of broadcast information and broadcast-related information characterised by processes or methods for the generation

16.

BACKLIGHT DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18296865
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-06
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A backlight device comprises a plurality of point light sources, a luminance uniformity sheet, a light diffusion sheet, a plurality of lenses, and a partition wall. The luminance uniformity sheet includes transmission portions that are arranged opposite the point light sources. The light diffusion sheet is disposed on an opposite side of the luminance uniformity sheet relative to the point light sources. The lenses are disposed between the light diffusion sheet and the luminance uniformity sheet. The partition wall is disposed at least one of between the point light sources and the luminance uniformity sheet and between the luminance uniformity sheet and the lenses and is disposed between adjacent point light sources in a plan view or between adjacent lenses in the plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

17.

METHOD OF JETTING A FLUID THAT IS SYNCHRONIZED WITH BREATHING

      
Application Number 17706702
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-29
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A fluid delivery device and a method for controlling the delivering of a fluid to a user. The fluid delivery device includes a cartridge body; a fluid outlet nozzle attached to the cartridge body; a fluid jet ejection cartridge disposed in the cartridge body, the fluid jet ejection cartridge containing a fluid and an ejection head attached to the fluid jet ejection cartridge; wherein the ejection head contains a plurality of fluid ejectors thereon and a nozzle plate having a plurality of fluid ejection nozzles therein associated with the plurality of fluid ejectors configured to deliver the fluid to a user at a predetermined rate. A control system is disposed in the fluid delivery device that includes a differential pressure sensor for sensing an inhalation differential pressure. The control system is configured to terminate fluid delivery below a threshold inhalation differential pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 11/02 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by air pressure applied to the liquid to be sprayed or atomised

18.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18328999
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Ichimura, Yasuo

Abstract

A wireless communication device comprises a first communication unit, a second communication unit and a single control unit. The first communication unit wirelessly communicates by a first communication signal according to a first communication standard. The second communication unit wirelessly communicates by a second communication signal according to a second communication standard. The second communication signal has a frequency band that overlaps with that of the first communication signal. The second communication standard is different from the first communication standard. The control unit generates a first interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the second communication signal and a second interference suppression signal for suppressing interference in the first communication signal, and suppresses the interference in the first communication signal and the interference in the second communication signal based on the first interference suppression signal and the second interference suppression signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
  • H04B 1/403 - Circuits using the same oscillator for generating both the transmitter frequency and the receiver local oscillator frequency

19.

Dispense modes for multi-mode capable device

      
Application Number 17699280
Grant Number 11820140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Deboard, Bruce A
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A system and method for ejecting one or more fluids from a digital dispense device. The method includes selecting a) fixed target areas and total fluid volumes for the target areas of the substrate; b) a predetermined droplet volume for the target areas; c) calculating a required number of droplets for the target areas; d) determining a maximum number of droplets per pixel based on the target areas; e) calculating a number of droplets per pass of an ejection head over the target areas; f) modifying one or more dimension of the target areas to create modified target areas; g) selecting and centering the modified spot size target areas in the target areas; and h) depositing fluids in the modified target areas while scanning the ejection head over the modified target areas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers

20.

THERMALLY INKJETTABLE ACRYLIC DIELECTRIC INK FORMULATION AND PROCESS

      
Application Number 18204209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-31
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Cai, Xiaorong
  • Dixon, Michael John
  • Guan, Yimin
  • Holloway, Ann P.
  • Singh, Jeanne Marie Saldanha
  • Xiao, Zhigang

Abstract

An aqueous composition for forming a micro-fluid jet printable dielectric film layer, methods for forming dielectric film layers, and dielectric film layers formed by the method. The aqueous composition includes from about 5 to about 20 percent by 65 weight of a polymeric binder emulsion, from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight of a humectant, from about 0 to about 3 percent by weight of a surfactant, and an aqueous carrier fluid. The aqueous composition has a viscosity ranging from about 2 to about 6 centipoise at a temperature of about 23° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/03 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder
  • C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
  • H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate

21.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18166845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogawa, Akihisa

Abstract

A display device for a mobile vehicle comprises at least one light emitting part, an emission angle adjustment part, and a light control film part. The emission angle adjustment part is configured to transmit light from the at least one light emitting part therethrough while adjusting an emission angle of the light from the at least one light emitting part. The light control film part is configured to switch between a transmitting state to transmit light from the emission angle adjustment part therethrough and a diffusing state to diffuse the light from the emission angle adjustment part. The emission angle adjustment part has at least one louver portion that is made of reflective material and is configured to adjust the emission angle of the light from the at least one light emitting part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

22.

FLUID INTERCONNECTION FOR BULK INK SUPPLY

      
Application Number 18308989
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Komplin, Steven R.

Abstract

A fluid interconnect system including a mating component having an inlet port and a liquid outlet, the inlet port configured to support an interconnector and the liquid outlet configured to engage with a print cartridge so that liquid flows from a liquid source, through the interconnector and the inlet port, and out of the liquid outlet into the print cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

MICROFLUIDIC CHIP, HEAD, AND DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUIDS CONTAINING AN ACIDIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18137776
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Bernard, David L.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A method of generating a microfluidic ejection chip is provided. The method includes creating an opening in a silicon substrate through multiple iterations of a deep reactive ion etching process, forming a passivation layer over any exposed portion of silicon at the opening following each iteration of the deep reactive ion etching of the silicon substrate, and not removing the passivation layer at a conclusion of the etching of the silicon substrate to define a fluid passageway at the opening in the silicon substrate, such that the passivation layer is permanent on the silicon substrate at the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers

24.

Photoresist formulation

      
Application Number 17538384
Grant Number 11815812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Graham, David C.
  • Provence, Joel P.
  • Weaver, Sean T.
  • Wells, Richard D.

Abstract

A planarization layer and method therefor. The planarization layer has a thickness ranging from about 2 to about 3 microns, and contains from about 8.0 to about 8.5 wt. % photoacid generator; from about 2 to about 3.6 wt. % photoinitiator; from about 0.35 to about 0.5 wt. % green dye; from about 35 to about 46 wt. % multifunctional epoxy compound; from about 35 to about 50 wt. % of one or more difunctional epoxy compounds; and from about 1 to about 2.6 wt. % silane adhesion promoter, wherein all weight percent is based on a total weight of the layer devoid of solvent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03F 7/031 - Organic compounds not covered by group
  • G03F 7/09 - Photosensitive materials - characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers
  • H01L 21/027 - Making masks on semiconductor bodies for further photolithographic processing, not provided for in group or

25.

TRANSFER DEVICE

      
Application Number 17981957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-07
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki

Abstract

A transfer device comprises a support frame, a seat member, a support member, at least one caster, and a handle member. A care-receiver is configured to be seated on the seat member. The seat member is attached to the support frame and is foldable or extendable. The support member is attached to the support frame. The support member is configured to support an upper body of the care-receiver from front. The at least one caster is provided below the support frame. The handle member is attached to the support member. The handle member is movable in a front-back direction of the support frame and is configured to be grasped by a caregiver during a transfer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

26.

AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17977227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-31
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Sogawa, Teruaki
  • Hamada, Shingo
  • Yoda, Hideki

Abstract

An air supply device comprises a pump and a flow path switching unit. The pump is configured to supply air. The flow path switching unit includes a pedestal part forming a flow path from the pump to at least one object, a rotating part rotatably provided with respect to the pedestal part to switch the flow path, and a sheet member disposed between the pedestal part and the rotating part. The sheet member has a first layer and a second layer that are stacked in a direction directing from the rotating part to the pedestal part. The first layer has a smaller elastic modulus than the second layer. The second layer has a smaller friction coefficient than the first layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04B 39/10 - Adaptation or arrangement of distribution members
  • F04B 39/08 - Actuation of distribution members

27.

AIR SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17977262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-31
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Sogawa, Teruaki
  • Hamada, Shingo
  • Yoda, Hideki

Abstract

An air supply device comprises an enclosure, a pump and a flow path switching unit. The flow path switching unit includes a pedestal part, a rotating part having an enclosure interior space communication portion and a groove portion, and a drive unit. The enclosure includes an air supply port, an air discharge port, and at least one object connection port. The pedestal part includes at least one first hole that is communicated to the at least one object connection port, and a second hole that is communicated to the air discharge port. The enclosure interior space communication portion is communicated to the air supply port through an interior space of the enclosure. The groove portion is separated from the enclosure interior space communication portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
  • F16K 24/00 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures

28.

Fluid cartridge with vented insert

      
Application Number 17454130
Grant Number 11865843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakatani, Masaki
  • Warner, Richard L.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A fluid cartridge having a plastic fluid body, a bottom wall having a fluid supply opening therein. A metal insert is adhesively attached to the bottom wall. The metal insert has a fluid supply slot therein corresponding to the fluid supply opening in the bottom wall, a die bond surface adjacent to the fluid supply slot for adhesively attaching an ejection head chip thereto, and a plurality of air vents adjacent to the die bond surface. An ejection head chip is adhesively attached to the die bond surface of the metal insert.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT (CPE)

      
Application Number 17908862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-09
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for automatic adjustment of position and/or location of a customer premises equipment (CPE) to enhance signal quality under varying conditions. Following an initial setup of the CPE, conditions that may degrade signal quality may be monitored and correlated to degradation of the signal quality. Machine learning may be employed to determine new position(s)/location(s) for the CPE and its antenna to improve the signal quality between the CPE and its cellular base station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
  • H04W 16/18 - Network planning tools
  • H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies

30.

Fluid sense circuit with variable sensitivity

      
Application Number 17447478
Grant Number 11686696
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-13
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Bergstedt, Steven W.
  • Clore, Patricia A.

Abstract

A fluid dispensing system with a fluid cartridge having a fluid reservoir and an ejection head. The ejection head has fluid ejectors that are in fluid flow communication with the fluid reservoir. A fluid detection circuit is electrically connected to at least one of the fluid ejectors. The fluid detection circuit is configured to detect and characterize a fluid in the fluid ejector, where the fluid detection circuit characterizes the resistivity of the fluid by adjusting an ejector voltage of the at least one of the fluid ejectors.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

Mesh Network for Power Retransmissions

      
Application Number 17810464
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-01
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yoshiki
  • Kodama, Shinichi
  • Shihara, Tetsuya

Abstract

Aspects are described for a device comprising a wireless transceiver configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) emission from a source device, an energy-harvesting unit configured to charge the first device wirelessly, using a first part of the RF emission, and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to modulate the first part of the RF emission based on information detected by the device and determine that an energy level of the device is above a threshold. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, the modulated first part of the RF emission to the source device. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, a second part of the RF emission wirelessly to another device to charge the other device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/50 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using additional energy repeaters between transmitting devices and receiving devices

32.

Volume Data Representation and Processing for Liquid Dispensing Devices

      
Application Number 17931182
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-12
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Deboard, Bruce A
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Jones, Brian T.

Abstract

A system and method for ejecting one or more fluids from a digital dispense device. The method includes a) inputting to a memory a volume per unit area for each of the one or more fluids to be ejected from the digital dispense device; b) matching the volume per unit area to a device resolution for the digital dispense device; c) formatting fluid ejectors for the digital dispense device for the device resolution; and d) ejecting fluid from the digital dispense device to provide the volume per area for each of the one or more fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/02 - Burettes; Pipettes
  • G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
  • G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups ; Handling materials therefor

33.

Display device and backlight device

      
Application Number 17846714
Grant Number 11774646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a plurality of light sources, a luminance equalizer sheet and a display. The light sources include a plurality of first light sources arranged in an array on an arrangement region and a plurality of second light sources arranged at corner portions of the arrangement region, respectively. The luminance equalizer sheet is arranged opposite the light sources to equalize luminance, the luminance equalizer sheet including first portions that face the first light sources, respectively, and second portions that face the second light sources, respectively, the second portions being different from the first portions. The display is arranged opposite the luminance equalizer sheet and disposed on an opposite side of the luminance equalizer sheet relative to the light sources. The second portions of the luminance equalizer sheet form corner low transmittance areas with lower light transmittance than a portion of the luminance equalizer sheet other than the first portions and the second portions.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

Hybrid fluid cartridge

      
Application Number 17304487
Grant Number 11731798
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ping, George Allan

Abstract

A fluid cartridge and a method for eliminating mechanical stresses on an ejection head chip. The fluid cartridge includes a plastic fluid body having a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, left and right side walls attached to the front wall and to the rear wall, a bottom wall attached to the front wall and the rear wall, and to the left and right side walls. A die bond member is attached to the plastic fluid body adjacent to the bottom wall and an ejection head chip is disposed on the die bond member so that the die bond member is between the bottom wall and the ejection head chip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 1/48 - Reinforcements of dissimilar materials, e.g. metal frames in plastic walls
  • B65D 1/32 - Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents
  • B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems

35.

Digital dispense system

      
Application Number 17820370
Grant Number 11933704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Jr., James D.
  • Edelen, John Glenn
  • Giri, Manish
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Norasak, Sam

Abstract

A digital dispense system and methods for preparing samples for analysis. The digital dispense system includes a fluid droplet ejection system housed in a housing unit. The fluid droplet ejection system contains a fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge containing one or more fluids to be dispensed. A cartridge translation mechanism is provided for moving the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge back and forth over a sample holder in an x direction. A sample tray translation mechanism moves a sample tray back and forth beneath the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge in a y direction orthogonal to the x direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/31 - Apparatus therefor
  • B01L 9/00 - Supporting devices; Holding devices
  • B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein

36.

Printing apparatus

      
Application Number 17745886
Grant Number 11787187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-17
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tani, Toshiro

Abstract

A printing apparatus includes: a recording head, discharging ink to a recording medium; a roller, having an outer circumferential surface provided for ink idly discharged from the recording head to be attached; a motor, rotating the roller in a predetermined direction; and a scraper, provided to scrape off the ink attached to the outer circumferential surface of the roller in a state in which the roller rotates in the predetermined direction. The scraper has: a recessed surface making surface contact with the outer circumferential surface of the roller; and a notch part formed at an end of the recessed surface, making line contact with the outer circumferential surface of the roller, and recessed in a substantially shape along a rotation direction of the roller and from the end of the recessed surface toward another end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

37.

Light emitting device and display device

      
Application Number 17872405
Grant Number 11592709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-25
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imahori, Yoshimasa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a light emitting substrate with a plurality of light emitting elements, a luminance equalizer sheet provided opposite the light emitting substrate and having a plurality of through holes for transmitting light irradiated from the light emitting elements; and a holding member having a first holding surface that supports the light emitting substrate and has a first engagement portion that is engaged with the first emitting substrate, and a second holding surface that supports at least an edge portion of the luminance equalizer sheet and has a second engagement portion that is engaged with the edge portion of the luminance equalizer sheet, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion being aligned with respect to each other on a predetermined plane, and a distance between the first holding surface and the second holding surface increasing or decreasing as moving away from the predetermined plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 33/58 - Optical field-shaping elements
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements

38.

INK CARTRIDGE, CARTRIDGE HOLDING MECHANISM, AND PRINTING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 17705379
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-27
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oka, Junpei
  • Hori, Kohsuke

Abstract

An ink cartridge includes a main body, a head part, a first hole, a label, and a second hole. The main body stores ink. The head part is provided on the main body and has a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink. The first hole has a tapered shape which narrows from an outer side toward an inner side of the main body, and a needle for supplying ink to the main body is inserted into the first hole. The label in a film shape is attached to the main body. The second hole is provided at the label and overlaps the first hole in a plan view of the label. The second hole guides the needle to the first hole when the needle is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

Display device attachment structure, display device, and display device attachment structure attaching method

      
Application Number 17708418
Grant Number 11895785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nishidate, Tetsuo

Abstract

A display device attachment structure comprises a plate member configured to be attached to a rear housing of a display device and to which a component of the display device is configured to be attached, a fastening member attached to the plate member for fixing the plate member to a back surface of the rear housing opposite a display surface of the display device via a fastening hole, and a fixing member attached to the plate member for fixing the plate member to the back surface of the rear housing, the fixing member being a different type of fastener than the fastening member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

40.

DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17708509
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nakano, Terutsugu

Abstract

A display device comprises a display device main body that includes a display, a main body support member that supports a back surface of the display device main body, a cover member that covers the main body support member so as to form a space extending from one end portion of the cover member, which is closer to the back surface than the other end portion, to the other end portion between the main body support member and the cover member and allow wiring connected to the display device main body to pass through the space, and at least one first vibration absorbing member that is provided between the main body support member and the cover member to suppress transmission of vibration between the main body support member and the cover member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

41.

Ejection head having optimized fluid ejection characteristics

      
Application Number 17237312
Grant Number 11642887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2023-05-09
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

An ejection head. The ejection head includes first fluid ejectors and second fluid ejectors deposited on a semiconductor substrate. A first flow feature layer is attached to the semiconductor substrate to provide a first fluid supply channels and a first fluid chambers and a first portion of second fluid channel and second fluid chambers therein. A second flow feature layer is attached to the first flow feature layer to provide a first portion of first nozzle holes and a second portion of second fluid supply channels and second fluid chambers therein. A first nozzle plate layer is attached to the second flow feature layer to provide a second portion of the first nozzle holes and a first portion of second nozzle holes therein. A second nozzle plate layer is attached to the first nozzle plate layer to provide a second portion of the second nozzle holes therein.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

Printing apparatus

      
Application Number 17695807
Grant Number 11919312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-15
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oka, Junpei
  • Hori, Kohsuke

Abstract

A printing apparatus includes a carriage, ink tanks, ink tubes, and a first tube holder. The carriage reciprocates in a predetermined direction with respect to a recording medium and has recording heads ejecting ink to the recording medium. The ink tanks are arranged outside the carriage and are configured to contain ink. The ink tubes connect the ink tanks and the recording heads to each other to supply the ink contained in the ink tanks to the recording heads, and the ink tubes undergo follow-up deformation along with reciprocating movement of the carriage. The first tube holder is rotatably supported with respect to the carriage and holds the ink tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

Modified fluid jet plume characteristics

      
Application Number 17225215
Grant Number 11642886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-08
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-05-09
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A fluid jet ejection device, a method of making a fluid jet ejection head, and a method of improving the plume characteristics of fluid ejected from the fluid jet ejection head. The pharmaceutical drug delivery device includes a cartridge body; and a fluid jet ejection cartridge disposed in the cartridge body. The fluid jet ejection cartridge contains a fluid and an ejection head attached to the fluid jet ejection cartridge. The ejection head contains a plurality of fluid ejectors thereon and a nozzle plate having a plurality of fluid ejection nozzles therein associated with the plurality of fluid ejectors. At least one of the plurality of fluid ejection nozzles has an orthogonal axial flow path relative to a plane defined by the nozzle plate and at least one of the plurality of fluid ejection nozzles has an angled axial flow path relative to a plane define by the nozzle plate.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

ATOMIZATION DEVICE, ATOMIZATION DEVICE ASSEMBLY, AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF ATOMIZATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17688924
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-08
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okazaki, Nobuyuki
  • Ikeda, Aiichiro
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

An atomization device, an atomization device assembly, and a control system therefor capable of stably spraying are provided. An atomization device, an atomization device assembly, and a control system therefor capable of stably spraying are provided. An atomization device of the disclosure includes: a main body that has a vibrating device and a cavity part and in which the vibrating device is disposed above the cavity part and includes a vibrating element; and a tank assembly that is detachably provided with respect to the main body and is accommodated in the cavity part in a coupled state attached to the main body, wherein the tank assembly includes a liquid supply tank that has a space to hold a liquid, and a liquid supply core that supplies the liquid in the liquid supply tank to one side of the vibrating device, and wherein the atomization device further includes a relay absorber that is installed between the vibrating element and the liquid supply core.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/48 - Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection

45.

Venting of pharmaceutical drug delivery device for air flow and humidity control

      
Application Number 17205280
Grant Number 11925749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-18
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Jr., James D.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A pharmaceutical drug delivery device and method of preventing drying out and drooling of an ejection head for the drug delivery device. The device includes a drug delivery device body; a fluid outlet nozzle attached to the drug delivery device body; and a fluid jet ejection cartridge containing a liquid pharmaceutical drug disposed in the drug delivery device body. A fluid ejection head is attached to the fluid jet ejection cartridge and the fluid ejection head is in fluid flow communication with the fluid outlet nozzle. An elongate, serpentine air flow path is provided between and outer surface of the fluid jet ejection cartridge and an inner surface of the fluid outlet nozzle. The elongate, serpentine air flow path provides a reduced pressure differential adjacent to a surface of the fluid ejection head upon use of the drug delivery device and provides a humidification zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/02 - Inhalators with activated or ionized gases; Ozone-inhalators
  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
  • A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose

46.

NOSE CONE VENT DESIGN FOR INHALATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17507931
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Jr., James D.
  • Gibson, Bruce D.
  • Jones, Brian T.
  • Milgate, Iii, Robert W.
  • Shihara, Tetsuya

Abstract

A pharmaceutical drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a device body, a fluid outlet nose cone attached to the drug delivery device body, and a fluid jet ejection cartridge containing a liquid pharmaceutical drug is disposed in the drug delivery device body. A fluid ejection head is attached to the fluid jet ejection cartridge and the fluid ejection head is in fluid flow communication with the fluid outlet nose cone. The fluid outlet nose cone has a plurality of air flow channels open to an ambient atmosphere for providing a pressure differential between an inner area of the fluid outlet nose cone adjacent to the fluid ejection head and the ambient atmosphere.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

ATOMIZATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17688912
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-08
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okazaki, Nobuyuki

Abstract

An atomization device of the disclosure includes a main body and a tank assembly. The tank assembly includes a liquid supply tank, a support rod, a liquid supply core, and an elastic member. The liquid supply core penetrates an inward side of the support rod. The elastic member is positioned on a bottom surface of the liquid supply tank and has the liquid supply core disposed on the inward side of the support rod while being adjacent to the liquid suction end with a predetermined gap therebetween. The elastic member is constituted of a fixing part and a movable part which come into close contact with each other. The movable part is provided so as to be able to move forward and rearward with respect to the support rod via the elastic member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations

48.

Solvent Compatible Nozzle Plate

      
Application Number 17206344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-19
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A composite photoresist material and method of making the composite photoresist material. The composite photoresist material includes: a photoresist layer devoid of a phenoxy resin, and a photoresist layer containing a phenoxy resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • G03F 7/40 - Treatment after imagewise removal, e.g. baking
  • G03F 7/09 - Photosensitive materials - characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers
  • G03F 7/11 - Photosensitive materials - characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having cover layers or intermediate layers, e.g. subbing layers
  • G03F 7/038 - Macromolecular compounds which are rendered insoluble or differentially wettable

49.

Deep reactive ion etching process for fluid ejection heads

      
Application Number 17192294
Grant Number 11746005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Bernard, David L.

Abstract

An ejection head chip and method for a fluid ejection device and a method for reducing a silicon shelf width between a fluid supply via and a fluid ejector stack. The ejection head chip includes a silicon substrate and a fluid ejector stack deposited on the silicon substrate, wherein at least one metal layer of the fluid ejector stack is isolated from a fluid supply via etched in the ejection head chip by an encapsulating material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • B41J 2/16 - Production of nozzles
  • B81B 1/00 - Devices without movable or flexible elements, e.g. microcapillary devices

50.

Photoresist imaging and development for enhanced nozzle plate adhesion

      
Application Number 17193731
Grant Number 11926157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A fluid ejection head for a fluid jet ejection device and a method for improving adhesion between a nozzle plate and a flow feature layer of the ejection head. The fluid ejection head includes a silicon substrate containing at least one array of fluid ejectors deposited thereon. At least one fluid supply via is etched through the silicon substrate adjacent to the at array of fluid ejectors. A flow feature layer is attached to the silicon substrate. The flow feature layer contains at fluid chambers and fluid flow channels corresponding the array of fluid ejectors for ejecting fluid provide fluid from the at least one fluid supply via to fluid chambers. At least a portion of the flow feature layer comprises an attachment surface having improved surface adhesion characteristics, and a nozzle plate containing nozzle holes is laminated to the flow feature layer to provide the fluid ejection head.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/16 - Production of nozzles
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • G03F 7/038 - Macromolecular compounds which are rendered insoluble or differentially wettable
  • G03F 7/075 - Silicon-containing compounds
  • G03F 7/16 - Coating processes; Apparatus therefor
  • G03F 7/20 - Exposure; Apparatus therefor

51.

Sinter processed printhead

      
Application Number 17187745
Grant Number 11618263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-27
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor Ping, G. Allan

Abstract

A fluidic ejection cartridge having a unitary integrally-formed body of sintered metal having an upper portion, a lower portion, a sidewall, and a bottom having a nosepiece, the body defining a reservoir. In various embodiments, the body includes at least one of copper, copper alloy, iron steel, carbon steel, iron-copper steel, copper infiltrated steel, copper steel, iron-nickel steel, nickel steel, low alloy steel, hardened steel, diffusion alloyed steel, 300 series stainless steel, 400 series stainless steel, and soft magnetic alloy. Some embodiments include a lid of the sintered metal disposed over and sealed to the upper portion of the body. Some embodiments include a chip in fluid flow communication with the reservoir. Some embodiments include a filter disposed in the reservoir at the lower portion of the body. Some embodiments include a volume of an ejectable fluid disposed within the reservoir.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

Light projection method for a moving body scanning light from a light source and controlling a mirror portion

      
Application Number 17741453
Grant Number 11577641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-11
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Shimizu, Shinya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A light projection method for a moving body which is performed by a processor of the moving body is provided. The method comprises: irradiating light from a light source of the moving body; scanning the light irradiated from the light source with an angle range that is formed by swing a mirror portion of an optical scanner of the moving body; acquiring change information of the angle range at which the mirror portion swings; changing the angle range at which the mirror portion swings based on the acquired change information; and changing an irradiation range of the light irradiated from the light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/12 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to steering position
  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

53.

Fluid interconnection for bulk ink supply

      
Application Number 17734500
Grant Number 11673397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-02
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Komplin, Steven R.

Abstract

A fluid interconnect system including a mating component having an inlet port and a liquid outlet, the inlet port configured to support an interconnector and the liquid outlet configured to engage with a print cartridge so that liquid flows from a liquid source, through the interconnector and the inlet port, and out of the liquid outlet into the print cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

Gas management for jetting cartridge

      
Application Number 17248996
Grant Number 11801370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-17
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Anderson, Jr., James D.

Abstract

A cartridge having a reservoir for fluid, a tower with an interior chamber, wherein the tower has a first end proximate the reservoir, a second end distal the reservoir, a port in the second end of the tower, and an interior for conducing the fluid from the reservoir. A first rib and a second rib extend along a length of the tower, in the interior of the tower. Both the first and second ribs have second ends that are substantially adjacent the second end of the tower, and the first rib has a first end that extends along the length of the tower toward the first end of the tower further than a first end of the second rib. At least one of the first and second ribs at least partially overlaps a first via within the port and is spaced apart from the first via by a gap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
  • A61M 5/30 - Syringes for injection by jet action, without needle, e.g. for use with replaceable ampoules or cartridges

55.

Static eliminator and droplet ejection system

      
Application Number 17584327
Grant Number 11785698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-25
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is a static eliminator that efficiently eliminates static electricity from a tray of a droplet ejection device of a tray transport type. A static eliminator 20 includes a movable part 22 which is pushed by a tray 12 due to movement of the tray 12 and moves, and an ion generator 24 disposed on a movement path of the tray 12 and configured to generate ions according to the movement of the movable part 22.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05F 3/06 - Carrying-off electrostatic charges by means of ionising radiation
  • B41J 11/58 - Supply holders for sheets or fan-folded webs, e.g. shelves, tables, scrolls, pile holders

56.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID JET PLUME CHARACTERISTICS

      
Application Number 17167351
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-04
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gibson, Bruce D.
  • Giri, Manish
  • Jones, Brian T.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Milgate, Iii, Robert W.

Abstract

A pharmaceutical drug delivery device and method of using the pharmaceutical drug delivery device. The pharmaceutical drug delivery device includes a cartridge body; a fluid outlet nozzle attached to the cartridge body; and a fluid jet ejection cartridge disposed in the cartridge body, wherein the cartridge contains a liquid pharmaceutical drug and a fluid ejection head containing a plurality of fluid ejection nozzles and associated fluid ejectors. A processor disposed on a logic board or fluid ejection head is provided for executing a control algorithm to control the ejection head to modify plume characteristics of fluid ejected from the ejection head by controlling one or more of fluid jet firing frequency, burst length, and fluid jet firing burst delay.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/02 - Inhalators with activated or ionized gases; Ozone-inhalators
  • A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators

57.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID JET PLUME CHARACTERISTICS

      
Application Number 17167409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-04
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gibson, Bruce D.
  • Jones, Brian T.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Milgate, Iii, Robert W.

Abstract

A drug delivery device and method of using the device. The device includes a cartridge body; a fluid outlet nozzle attached to the cartridge body; and a cartridge disposed in the cartridge body. A fluid ejection head is attached to the cartridge and is in fluid flow communication with the fluid outlet nozzle. The cartridge contains a liquid pharmaceutical drug. A logic board is disposed in cartridge body and is electrically connected to the ejection head on the ejection cartridge. A processor is disposed on the logic board or on the fluid ejection head for executing a control algorithm to control the ejection head to modify plume characteristics of fluid ejected from the ejection head by controlling one or more operating parameters selected from (a) a number of fluid ejectors fired per ejection burst, (b) a position of fluid ejectors fired per ejection burst, and (c) both (a) and (b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose

58.

Customization of multichannel printhead

      
Application Number 17248642
Grant Number 11571896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-01
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A method of forming a print head, by forming a heater chip. Via zones having peripheries are defined on a substrate, with heaters formed along the entire peripheries of the via zones. Traces that electrically connect to each of the heaters are formed. In some embodiments, the heater chip is then stored for a period of time. After storing the heater chip, vias are formed in only a selected portion of the via zones, which is a subset of the via zones. A channel layer is formed on the heater chip by forming a first layer on the heater chip. Flow channels are formed in the first layer from the vias to only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones. Bubble chambers are formed in the first layer around only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones. A nozzle plate in formed on the channel layer by forming a second layer on the first layer, and forming nozzles in the second layer above only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones.

IPC Classes  ?

59.

Display device and speaker unit

      
Application Number 17582436
Grant Number 11765491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display, a rear side member, and a plurality of speaker units. The speaker units each have a speaker main body having first and second surfaces that are attachable to the rear side member and are parallel to each other and a side surface that connects the first surface and the second surface, and at least one sound emitting portion displaced from a center of the side surface on the side surface. When the speaker main body is inverted from a first state in which the first surface is fixed to the rear side member to a second state in which the second surface is fixed to the rear side member, the at least one sound emitting portion in the first state and the at least one sound emitting portion in the second state are arranged to be symmetrical with respect to an axis of inversion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein

60.

Pipette-fillable printhead body

      
Application Number 17152842
Grant Number 11571691
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor
  • Carrithers, Adam D.
  • Anderson, Jr., James D.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A unitary, molded fluid reservoir body to which a fluid ejection head substrate is attached. The unitary, molded fluid reservoir body includes one or more discrete fluid chambers therein. Each of the one or more fluid chambers have an open top, side walls, and sloped bottom walls attached to the side walls, wherein each of the one or more fluid chambers terminates in a fluid supply via, and wherein the sloped bottom walls have an angle ranging from about 6 to about 12 degrees relative to a plane orthogonal to the sidewalls. An ejection head support face is disposed opposite the open top for attachment of a single fluid ejection device to the ejection head support face for ejecting fluid provided from the one or more chambers through the one or more fluid supply vias.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
  • B01L 3/02 - Burettes; Pipettes

61.

Pipette-fillable cartridge

      
Application Number 17152845
Grant Number 11577250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO. LTD (USA)
Inventor
  • Carrithers, Adam D.
  • Deboard, Bruce A.
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Norasak, Sam

Abstract

A pipette-fillable fluid reservoir body. The fluid reservoir body includes two or more discrete fluid chambers therein. At least one of the fluid chambers contains a pressure compensation device and at least another one of the fluid chambers is devoid of a pressure compensation device. Each of the fluid chambers is in fluid flow communication with a fluid supply via, and each of the fluid chambers have sidewalls and a bottom wall attached to the side walls, wherein the bottom wall slopes toward the fluid supply via. The fluid reservoir body also includes an ejection head support face in fluid flow communication with the fluid chambers for attachment of a fluid ejection device to the ejection head support face for ejecting fluid from the fluid chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices

62.

Lifting/lowering device

      
Application Number 17711035
Grant Number 11618657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-01
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Sugimoto, Jun

Abstract

The lifting/lowering device (100) includes: a first plate member (51); a second plate member (52) to which the first plate member (51) is rotatably connected; a first expansion and contraction bag (31) which is disposed between the first plate member (51) and the second plate member (52) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust; a third plate member (53) to which the second plate member (52) is rotatably connected; a second expansion and contraction bag which is disposed between the second plate member (52) and the third plate member (53) and is capable of expanding and contracting by gas supply and exhaust. The first plate member (51), the first expansion and contraction bag (31), the second plate member (52), the second expansion and contraction bag (32) and the third plate member (53) are disposed so as to overlap in a plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66F 3/24 - Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
  • B66F 3/35 - Inflatable flexible elements, e.g. bellows

63.

Mesh network for power retransmissions

      
Application Number 17462863
Grant Number 11381110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-31
First Publication Date 2022-07-05
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yoshiki
  • Kodama, Shinichi
  • Shihara, Tetsuya

Abstract

Aspects are described for a device comprising a wireless transceiver configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) emission from a source device, an energy-harvesting unit configured to charge the first device wirelessly, using a first part of the RF emission, and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to modulate the first part of the RF emission based on information detected by the device and determine that an energy level of the device is above a threshold. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, the modulated first part of the RF emission to the source device. The processor is further configured to transmit, in response to determining that the energy level is above the threshold, using the wireless transceiver, a second part of the RF emission wirelessly to another device to charge the other device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/42 - Circuits specially adapted for the purpose of modifying, or compensating for, electric characteristics of transformers, reactors or choke coils
  • H01F 37/00 - Fixed inductances not covered by group
  • H01F 38/00 - Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/50 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using additional energy repeaters between transmitting devices and receiving devices

64.

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION METHOD

      
Application Number 17522880
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-09
First Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanabe, Hideki

Abstract

A microfluidic device for amplifying a nucleic acid includes a cartridge and a control part. The cartridge includes a tank part and a plurality of first chambers. The control part is configured to control execution of a thermal cycle, count a number of repetitions of the thermal cycle for each of the first chambers and store a count value, acquire a fluorescence intensity of each of the first chambers for each thermal cycle, and reset the count value of a defective chamber of which the fluorescence intensity is not within a predetermined range, discharge the solution from the defective chamber, and fill the defective chamber with a new solution from the tank part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatus; Heat insulating devices
  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • C12Q 1/6848 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions characterised by the means for preventing contamination or increasing the specificity or sensitivity of an amplification reaction

65.

COLLABORATIVE IOT DEVICE ANOMALY DETECTION

      
Application Number US2020065003
Publication Number 2022/132129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-15
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Miller, Seth, Adrian
  • Biswas, Debmalya

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for collaborative anomaly detection in IoT devices. In a system according examples, IoT devices may monitor their RF environment and report any changes or anomalies in detected RF transmissions to a central unit. Aspects of RF transmission monitored by the IoT devices may include power, frequency, duration, rate of transmission, modulation pattern, or a combination thereof. The central unit may analyze received reports and determine an anomaly in operation of an IoT device. The central unit may then issue an alert to a user, manufacturer of the IoT device, or a service, restrict an access of or remove the IoT device from the network, or disable the IoT device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

66.

SMART BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION IN MULTI-DEVICE ENVIRONMENTS

      
Application Number US2020065182
Publication Number 2022/132138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-16
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic bandwidth allocation in a multi-device environment. In a system according examples, a hub device may determine available total bandwidth from one or more connectivity resources such as metered or unmetered, wired or wireless networks. Receiving or generating device, application, and user bandwidth demand profiles, the hub device may also determine a current user state of mind for a user. When a current bandwidth demand exceeds the available total bandwidth, the hub device may dynamically allocate portions of the available total bandwidth to demanding devices, applications, or users based on the current user state of mind and the profiles, which may be based on device, application, and user characteristics such as priority, connection flexibility, or bandwidth flexibility for each device, application, and user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/2385 - Channel allocation; Bandwidth allocation
  • H04N 21/24 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. monitoring of server load, available bandwidth or upstream requests
  • H04N 21/472 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or services; End-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content

67.

USER INFORMATION PROTECTION IN IOT DEVICES

      
Application Number US2020065470
Publication Number 2022/132146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-17
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Miller, Seth Adrian

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for data protection in IoT devices through a compliance manager. A system for controlling and ensuring compliance of IoT devices data protection requirements may include IoT devices to perform various functions and a compliance manager in communication with the IoT devices and a network. The compliance manager, which may be implemented at a local hub or at the network, may categorize the IoT devices according to their functionality and enforce data protection policies for user privacy protection based on categories. An abstract data layer may store anonymized data from the IoT device before it is transmitted to the network. Users may be enabled to set/adjust policies based on categories. Information about compliance status of IoT devices may also be presented to the users.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

68.

PASSIVELY POWERED IOT DEVICES

      
Application Number US2020064744
Publication Number 2022/132121
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Strasman, Nery
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Biswas, Debmalya

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for passively powering wireless IoT devices. An actively powered transmitter may transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal over a common channel and information associated with parameters of a reply signal to various passively powered wireless devices. The wireless devices may extract power from the RF signal or other signals in the ambient environment, use the extracted power to perform operations, and backscatter a reply signal over a different channel defined by the RF signal. The reply signal from the passively powered wireless devices may be received by a base station or an actively powered device in the vicinity and forwarded to the base station. Various multiplexing schemes may be employed to prevent collision of reply signals from the passively powered wireless devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter
  • H04W 88/02 - Terminal devices
  • G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings

69.

REAL-TIME IMMERSION OF MULTIPLE USERS

      
Application Number US2020064746
Publication Number 2022/132122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
Publication Date 2022-06-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Biswas, Debmalya
  • Miller, Seth Adrian
  • Margalit, Mordehai
  • Strasman, Nery

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for providing real-time or recorded content along with customized content augmentation stream to enhance a user's experience of the content. A content provider may receive captured feedback from multiple users and select and aggregate a subset of the received feedback based on preferences and emotional state of a user to be presented with the content. The aggregated feedbacks may be customized for the user and delivered as content augmentation stream along with the content to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04H 60/00 - Arrangements for broadcast applications with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time; Broadcast-related systems

70.

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT (CPE)

      
Application Number US2020059669
Publication Number 2022/098368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sorrells, Phillip
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for automatic adjustment of position and/or location of a customer premises equipment (CPE) to enhance signal quality under varying conditions. Following an initial setup of the CPE, conditions that may degrade signal quality may be monitored and correlated to degradation of the signal quality. Machine learning may be employed to determine new position(s) / location(s) for the CPE and its antenna to improve the signal quality between the CPE and its cellular base station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
  • H04L 12/713 - Route fault prevention or recovery, e.g. rerouting, route redundancy, virtual router redundancy protocol [VRRP] or hot standby router protocol [HSRP] using node redundancy, e.g. VRRP
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

71.

DYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS)

      
Application Number US2020059710
Publication Number 2022/098370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-09
Publication Date 2022-05-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Dabija, Vlad Grigore
  • Ma, Yanjun
  • Ash, David Walter
  • Sorrells, Phillip

Abstract

Technologies are generally described for dynamic optimization of environmental controls. A system according to some examples may determine a person's environmental preferences and generate a time-based environmental control model for that person. The system may also generate a location model defining current and predicted future locations for the person. The environmental model may take into account person's previous or current activity and be adjusted based on sensed data from interior and exterior environmental sensors and body sensors on the person. Models for multiple people may be combined based on priorities or personal characteristics. Models may also be stored in mobile devices such that settings can be implemented in future locations prior to arrival of the person. Implemented settings may be adjusted for additional people as they arrive at the location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G05B 17/00 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems

72.

Photoimageable nozzle member for reduced fluid cross-contamination and method therefor

      
Application Number 17063942
Grant Number 11577513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-06
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A nozzle plate of a fluid ejection head for a fluid ejection device, a fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate, and a method for making the fluid ejection head containing the nozzle plate. The nozzle plate contains two or more arrays of nozzle holes therein and a barrier structure disposed on an exposed surface of the nozzle plate between adjacent arrays of nozzle holes, wherein the barrier structure deters cross-contamination of fluids between the adjacent arrays of nozzle holes.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

Tilting device

      
Application Number 17472719
Grant Number 11629810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-13
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Hamada, Shingo

Abstract

A tilting device includes: an upper movable plate arranged on a side on which an object T to be tilted is arranged; an intermediate movable plate connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via an upper rotation shaft; a first actuator; a first lower movable plate connected to the intermediate movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first lower rotation shaft; a second actuator; and a first connecting member that is connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a first direction, and that is connected to the first lower movable plate in a rotatable manner via a second connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a second direction opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
  • F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

74.

Device holding member and device holding member set

      
Application Number 17402586
Grant Number 11841246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-15
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murayama, Manabu
  • Wakabayashi, Naoyuki
  • Takahashi, Kazuhiro
  • Hamada, Shingo

Abstract

The disclosure provides a device holding member and a device holding member set. The device holding member is engaged with a bottom member formed with a hole or a frame supporting the bottom member and holds a device arranged on the bottom member. The device holding member includes a belt and a locking member. The belt includes an end part provided with an engaging member engageable with an edge part of the bottom member or the frame and holds the device. The locking member is provided between the engaging member and the device and locks a part of the belt to the hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments
  • G01D 11/24 - Housings

75.

RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17389933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kimura, Takeshi

Abstract

A resin molded article manufacturing method comprises forming a cavity having a shape corresponding to a resin molded article by bringing a plurality of resin molding dies into contact with each other, and forming the resin molded article by injecting a resin directly from a resin ejection port into a resin injection gate and filling the cavity with the resin. The forming of the resin molded article includes filling the cavity with the resin while changing a flow of the resin that is headed from the resin injection gate directly toward the cavity by a resin flow changing section that is provided opposite the resin injection gate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution
  • B29C 45/27 - Sprue channels

76.

Electronic device and display device

      
Application Number 17390152
Grant Number 11809242
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakamura, Takenori

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a housing, an electronic unit attached to the housing, a fixing section provided to the housing and including a first hook that holds the electronic unit relative to the housing, and movement restricting section arranged relative to the first hook to restrict movement of the first hook.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

Method for controlling a printer

      
Application Number 17494849
Grant Number 11620096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-06
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Yuichiro

Abstract

A method for controlling a printer to print on a recording medium having a non-contact tag by a processor of the printer is provided. The method comprises placing the recording medium on a placement area of the printer; wireless reading, from the non-contact tag, a plurality of pieces of identification information each for identifying a specific image; detecting whether any one of a plurality operation buttons provided on the printer has been pressed by a user, wherein the pressed operation button is corresponding to one of plurality of pieces of identification information; acquiring, from a storage device provided in the printer, the specific image corresponding the one of plurality of pieces of identification information selected by the pressed operation button; and printing the specific image on the recording medium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
  • H04N 1/32 - Circuits or arrangements for control or supervision between transmitter and receiver
  • G06F 3/12 - Digital output to print unit
  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers

78.

Storage device attachment and detachment structure and display device

      
Application Number 17320928
Grant Number 11650636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Ogawa, Daisuke

Abstract

A storage device attachment and detachment structure comprising a holding member configured to hold a storage device with a storage medium, and a pressure member including a biasing portion that has an end portion connected to the holding member, the biasing portion being configured to contact the storage device to press the storage device in a biasing direction toward the holding member, the pressure member being movable to a pressure release position in which the pressure member is separated from the storage device in an opposite direction of the biasing direction to release pressure relative to the storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G11B 33/00 - Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
  • G06F 1/18 - Packaging or power distribution
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • G11B 33/12 - Disposition of constructional parts in the apparatus, e.g. of power supply, of modules

79.

Vibrating element

      
Application Number 17331639
Grant Number 11921283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-27
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita, Kenichi
  • Tanehashi, Kenji
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A vibrating element includes a movable part, a substrate made of metal, a driving source, and a holding member holding the substrate. The substrate includes a pair of support beam parts, a support part, and a torsion beam part. Each of the support beam parts has a first end part and a second end part. The support part supports the first end part. The torsion beam part swingably supports the movable part. The second end part of each of the support beam parts is provided with a fixing part fixed to the holding member. By adjusting an inclination with respect to the holding member, the fixing part is fixed to the holding member in a state in which each of the support beam parts applies tension to the torsion beam part in a direction away from the movable part in a first direction in which the torsion beam part extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
  • B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings
  • H02K 33/00 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system
  • H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path

80.

Light emitting device and display device

      
Application Number 17333595
Grant Number 11422408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imahori, Yoshimasa
  • Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a light emitting substrate with a plurality of light emitting elements, and a luminance equalizer sheet provided opposite the light emitting substrate, having a plurality of through holes for transmitting light irradiated from the light emitting elements and having a linear expansion coefficient different from a linear expansion coefficient of the light emitting substrate, the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet being positioned relative to each other at a predetermined position, at least one with a larger linear expansion coefficient among the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet having a curved shape, and a degree of curvature of the one with the larger linear expansion coefficient being larger than a degree of curvature of one with a smaller linear expansion coefficient among the light emitting substrate and the luminance equalizer sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 33/58 - Optical field-shaping elements
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements

81.

Light emitting device with reflective sheet having apertures

      
Application Number 17333669
Grant Number 11784283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Imahori, Yoshimasa

Abstract

A light emitting device comprises a substrate a plurality of light emitting elements provided on the substrate, and a reflective sheet provided to be positioned at a predetermined reference position on the substrate and having a plurality of apertures that expose the light emitting elements therethrough, respectively. The apertures are configured such that a first spacing that is located between each of the apertures and a respective one of the light emitting elements and farther than the respective one of the light emitting elements from the reference position is larger than a second spacing that is located between each of the apertures and the respective one of the light emitting elements and closer than the respective one of the light emitting elements to the reference position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 33/10 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by the semiconductor bodies with a light reflecting structure, e.g. semiconductor Bragg reflector
  • H01L 27/15 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including semiconductor components with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier, specially adapted for light emission
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H01L 33/60 - Reflective elements
  • H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group

82.

Electronic device

      
Application Number 17408929
Grant Number 11895431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-23
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kodama, Shinichi

Abstract

An electronic device includes a signal processor, a substrate, and a conductive housing. The signal processor includes an oscillator that outputs oscillation signal. The substrate has a ground component, the signal processor being disposed on the substrate. The conductive housing is connected to a first site of the ground component and to a second site that is different from the first site. The first site and the second site being disposed at positions where a first area of the housing in which an impedance is higher than a first threshold due to the first site overlaps at least part of a second area of the housing in which an impedance is lower than a second threshold due to the second site.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicators; Automatic tuning control
  • H04B 15/06 - Reducing interference from electric apparatus by means located at or near the interfering apparatus the interference being caused by substantially sinusoidal oscillations, e.g. in a receiver or in a tape-recorder by local oscillators of receivers
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
  • H03L 7/099 - Automatic control of frequency or phase; Synchronisation using a reference signal applied to a frequency- or phase-locked loop - Details of the phase-locked loop concerning mainly the controlled oscillator of the loop

83.

Display device and speaker for display device

      
Application Number 17329715
Grant Number 11653131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-25
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Takumi
  • Nakano, Terutsugu
  • Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device comprises a display unit having a display surface, a light source that irradiates light onto the display unit, a rear housing attached to an opposite side of the display unit from the display surface, a rear cover that covers a part of the rear housing, and a speaker attached to the rear housing. The speaker includes a speaker main body, a first cover member to which the speaker main body is attached and having an outer surface facing the rear housing, a second cover member disposed so as to face the first cover member across the speaker main body, a retaining member disposed between the speaker main body and the first cover member and fixed to the rear housing by a fastening member, and a magnet attached to the outer surface of the first cover member and fixing the speaker main body to the rear housing.

IPC Classes  ?

84.

NASAL DROP DEVICE, NASAL DROP SUPPORT DEVICE, NASAL DROP SYSTEM, NASAL DROP ADMINISTRATION METHOD, SUPPORT METHOD, OPERATION METHOD OF NASAL DROP SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17238178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-22
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanabe, Hideki
  • Yonekawa, Ryo
  • Motobayashi, Naoki
  • Azuma, Akihiro

Abstract

Provided is a nasal drop device which can simply and easily administer an appropriate amount of a solution to a specific site in the nasal cavity without waste. The nasal drop device 100 includes: an ejection portion 104 that ejects droplets into the nasal cavity; and a control portion that acquires suitability information indicating whether or not a current relative angle between a reference line indicating the posture of the face of a user who puts the nasal drop device 100 in the nose and a reference line indicating the posture of the nasal drop device 100 is suitable for the nasal drop, and controls the ejection operation of the ejection portion 104 according to the suitability information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
  • A61M 15/02 - Inhalators with activated or ionized gases; Ozone-inhalators
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

85.

Surface light source device and display device

      
Application Number 17320686
Grant Number 11366356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogawa, Akihisa

Abstract

A surface light source device comprises: a plurality of light sources configured to emit light toward a light exit surface of the surface light source device; a holding member having an installation surface on which the light sources are installed; and a reflector having a plurality of openings that expose the light sources, respectively, the reflector being arranged to cover the installation surface of the holding member, the reflector including a first reflective sheet having an engagement piece at a peripheral portion of the first reflective sheet and a second reflective sheet adjacent to the first reflective sheet and having an engaged portion that is shiftably engaged with the engagement piece.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

Liquid crystal display device

      
Application Number 17392438
Grant Number 11581341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2023-02-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishida, Toshiyuki
  • Ide, Kenta

Abstract

A liquid crystal display device comprises a display panel, at least one signal generator, and a plurality of wires. The display panel has a plurality of input ends to receive data signal. The at least one signal generator has a plurality of output ends to supply the data signal to the input ends of the display panel, respectively. The wires connects the output ends of the at least one signal generator to the input ends of the display panel, respectively, the wires having lengths measured between the output ends of the at least one signal generator and the input ends of the display panel, respectively, the length of the wires being different from each other according to location of the output ends of the at least one signal generator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 27/12 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being other than a semiconductor body, e.g. an insulating body
  • G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
  • G04G 9/00 - Visual time or date indication means
  • G02F 1/136 - Liquid crystal cells structurally associated with a semi-conducting layer or substrate, e.g. cells forming part of an integrated circuit

87.

Printer

      
Application Number 17052322
Grant Number 11458752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-16
First Publication Date 2021-11-25
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sugimoto, Hideki

Abstract

A printer includes head that performs printing by ejecting ink at a position of ejection of the ink in a print coordinate system, camera that captures an image of an area where the ink is ejected and outputs the image in an image coordinate system, camera capturing an image of calibration pattern printed by ejecting the ink at a calibration ejection position and outputting the image including calibration pattern, the calibration ejection position being a position at which calibration pattern is printed by ejecting the ink, and calculator that calculates the amount of displacement between the position of calibration pattern in the image coordinate system and the calibration ejection position in the print coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
  • G06K 15/10 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers by matrix printers
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
  • A45D 29/22 - Finger-supports

88.

Liquid administering device

      
Application Number 17246712
Grant Number 11925753
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-02
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanabe, Hideki
  • Yonekawa, Ryo
  • Motobayashi, Naoki
  • Azuma, Akihiro

Abstract

a.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose

89.

Surface light source device, display device and optical sheet manufacturing method

      
Application Number 17227619
Grant Number 11402693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-12
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tatsuya

Abstract

A surface light source device comprises: a plurality of light sources, an optical sheet, and a diffusion plate. The optical sheet includes a transmission part having a plurality of through holes that are configured to transmit light emitted from the light sources, and a reflection part configured to reflect the light emitted from the light sources. The optical sheet is configured such that the through holes include a plurality of first through holes each having a hole diameter set according to a distance from a respective one of the light sources, and at least one second through hole each having a hole diameter set to a different size from the hole diameter set according to the distance from the respective one of the light sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/00 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

90.

Light projection device and light projection device for vehicle

      
Application Number 17243586
Grant Number 11346521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-29
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takemoto, Seiji

Abstract

Provided is a light projection device and a light projection device for vehicle, and the light projection device includes: a light source having light emission portions disposed side by side in a predetermined direction; convex lenses, which focus light irradiated from the light emission portions; an optical scanner having a mirror portion that scans the light passing through the convex lenses, and a drive source swinging the mirror portion; and a projection lens disposed between the convex lenses and the mirror portion, or disposed in a position to which the light scanned from the mirror portion is projected. The convex lenses are disposed side by side in the predetermined direction at intervals so that the light transmitted through and focused by the convex lenses in a stationary state comes close.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • F21S 41/25 - Projection lenses
  • F21W 102/20 - Illuminance distribution within the emitted light
  • F21W 107/10 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles

91.

Vibrating mirror element and optical scanner

      
Application Number 17234771
Grant Number 11919768
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-19
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanehashi, Kenji
  • Tanaka, Fuminori
  • Fujita, Kenichi

Abstract

Provided is a vibrating mirror element including: a mirror part; a substrate made of metal, including a pair of beams, a support supporting each of the pair of beams, and a torsion part swingably supporting the mirror part; a driving source generating a plate wave that swings the mirror part; and a vibration suppression part suppressing vibration transmitted to the pair of beams. The vibration suppression part is configured to suppress the vibration transmitted to the pair of beams by abutting against the pair of beams at a position between a second mirror end among ends of the mirror part that is opposite a first mirror end near the support and the torsion part in a first direction in which the pair of beams extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

92.

Backlight having light guide plate with side surface with inclination angle and image display device

      
Application Number 17194784
Grant Number 11442217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-08
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanabe, Noritaka

Abstract

A backlight comprises a light guide plate and a light emitting element. The light guide plate has a first main surface, a second main surface opposite the first main surface, and a side surface connecting the first main surface and the second main surface, the side surface having a first region and a second region different from the first region. The light emitting element emits light toward the first region of the side surface of the light guide plate. The side surface of the light guide plate includes, in the second region of the side surface of the light guide plate, a first inclined surface that extends from an outer edge of the first main surface in an inclined manner and has an inclination angle between 52° and 83° with respect to the first main surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
  • H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

93.

Printing device

      
Application Number 17222991
Grant Number 11633962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-05
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2023-04-25
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakai, Hiroki
  • Imura, Yoshihiko

Abstract

Provided is a printing device in which a height position of an object can be accurately adjusted with a simple configuration. The printing device includes: a base part having an opening on a side and multiple first slits and second slits disposed side by side in an up-down direction; a support member for supporting the object, slidably engaged with any first and second slit among the first and second slits in a lateral direction from the opening side and being slidable through the opening between a pull-out position pulled out from the base part and a storage position stored in the base part; and a head part disposed above the support member at the storage position and ejecting ink toward the object supported by the support member.

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
  • B41J 11/20 - Platen adjustments for varying the strength of impression, for a varying number of papers, for wear or for alignment

94.

LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE AND LIGHT PROJECTION DEVICE FOR MOVING BODY

      
Application Number 17230983
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-14
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Fujita, Kenichi

Abstract

Provided is a light projection device, and includes: a light source having plural light emission portions arranged side by side in a predetermined direction; a projection lens; and an optical scanner having a mirror portion which scans light passed through the projection lens in a direction that the light emission portions are aligned, and a drive source swinging the mirror portion. The mirror portion scans a scanning light, which is irradiated from each light emission portion and scanned by the mirror portion, to form an intensity distribution having a central valley part and peaks located on both sides of the valley part. The optical scanner scans the light irradiated from the light emission portions in a manner that at least a peak of an intensity distribution of scanning light of other light emission portion is located in the valley part of the intensity distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

95.

Light projection device for a moving body having an optical scanner and control portion controlling a mirror portion

      
Application Number 17239664
Grant Number 11358517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-25
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamaoka, Mika
  • Shimizu, Shinya
  • Tanaka, Fuminori

Abstract

A light projection device for a moving body is provided on the moving body and includes: a light source for irradiating light; an optical scanner which has a mirror portion for reflecting the light irradiated from the light source and a drive source for swinging the mirror portion, and scans the light irradiated from the light source; and a control portion which controls to acquire change information of an angle range at which the mirror portion swings, change the angle range at which the mirror portion swings by controlling the drive source based on the acquired change information, and change an irradiation range of the light irradiated from the light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/12 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle automatically due to steering position
  • F21S 41/675 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on reflectors by moving reflectors
  • G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

96.

Microfluidic chip, head, and dispensing device for dispensing fluids containing an acidic component

      
Application Number 16811778
Grant Number 11666918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-06
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Bernard, David L.
  • Weaver, Sean T.

Abstract

A microfluidic ejection chip includes a silicon substrate having a fluid passageway. The fluid passageway is defined by a silicon sidewall of the silicon substrate that is covered by a permanent passivation layer to protect the silicon sidewall from exposure to an acidic fluid. The permanent passivation layer is retained on the silicon sidewall at a conclusion of etching of the silicon substrate to form the fluid passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers

97.

Digital Dispense System

      
Application Number 17328258
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-24
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Deboard, Bruce A
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.
  • Sharma, Pramod K.

Abstract

A digital dispense system and method for analyzing samples. The system includes a fluid droplet ejection system housed in a compact housing unit. The fluid droplet ejection system contains a fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge containing one or more fluids to be dispensed, a cartridge translation mechanism for moving the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge back and forth over a sample holder in an x direction; and a sample holder translation mechanism for moving a sample back and forth beneath the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge in a y direction orthogonal to the x direction. A digital display device is attached to the fluid droplet ejection system for displaying fluid volume information to a user. The fluid volume information is selected from relative fluid volume, absolute fluid volume, and a combination of relative and absolute fluid volumes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/31 - Apparatus therefor
  • G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it

98.

Display device and surface light source

      
Application Number 17179550
Grant Number 11204523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Tomohiro

Abstract

A display device includes a display panel, at least one light source, a diffusion plate, an optical member, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The diffusion plate diffuses light from the at least one light source. The optical member is disposed between the diffusion plate and the at least one light source and has at least one transmitting portion that transmits the light from the at least one light source and a reflective portion that reflects the light from the at least one light source. The adhesive layers bond the optical member and the diffusion plate with an air layer therebetween. The adhesive layers are arranged spaced apart from each other in a direction in which the optical member extends. The air layer has the same thickness as the adhesive layers and is located between an adjacent pair of the adhesive layers.

IPC Classes  ?

99.

Display device

      
Application Number 17106737
Grant Number 11194185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-30
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Kazuya

Abstract

A display device includes a light source, an optical member, a display cell, and a guide member. The optical member is irradiated with light from the light source. The display cell is irradiated with the light passing through the optical member. The guide member has a first positioning section that positions the display cell and the optical member in a direction along a display surface of the display cell, and a second positioning section that is formed integrally with the first positioning section and positions the display cell and the optical member in a thickness direction of the display cell. The first positioning section has a first side surface that is opposite a side surface of the display cell and a second side surface that is opposite a side surface of the optical member and is provided outside of the first side surface in the direction along the display surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements
  • G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

100.

Multi-array ejection head and method of use

      
Application Number 16875232
Grant Number 11090938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-17
Grant Date 2021-08-17
Owner Funai Electric Co., Ltd. (USA)
Inventor
  • Deboard, Bruce A.
  • Edelen, John Glenn
  • Marra, Iii, Michael A.

Abstract

A digital dispense device and method for ejecting one or more fluids into a target area of a substrate. The digital dispense device includes (A) a fluid ejection head for the digital dispense device having one or more arrays of fluid ejectors thereon; (B) a fluid ejection head translation device for moving the ejection head over the target area of the substrate in a first direction, wherein the one or more arrays of fluid ejectors on the fluid ejection head are oriented parallel to the first direction; and (C) a control device for activating one or more fluid ejectors in the one or more arrays of fluid ejectors as the one or more fluid ejectors intersect the target area of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

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