Tomonari M Yoshida

US Patent:

6430784, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Aug 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/928351

Inventors:

Chester P. Dudek - Marietta GA
James Hutcherson - Norcross GA
Kiichiro Ishikawa - Marietta GA
Tomonari Yoshida - Marietta GA

Assignee:

YKK Corporation of America - Marietta GA

International Classification:

A44B 1800

US Classification:

24306, 24 16 R, 24442, 24DIG 11

Abstract:

A fastener assembly is disclosed which includes a first fastener strip having on at least one side a first fastening surface. Also provided is a second fastener strip having on at least one side a second fastening surface that is complementary to the first fastening surface. The first fastener strip overlies the second fastening surface of the second fastener strip with the first fastening surface not facing the second fastening surface. The first and second fastener strips are releasably connected.

US Patent:

6449816, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/802992

Inventors:

Chester P. Dudek - Marietta GA
James Hutcherson - Norcross GA
Kiichiro Ishikawa - Marietta GA
Tomonari Yoshida - Marietta GA

Assignee:

YKK Corporation of America - Marietta GA

International Classification:

A44B 1800

US Classification:

24306, 24 16 R, 24442, 24DIG 11

Abstract:

A method of providing complementary fastener strips for securing one item to another item is disclosed. A dispenser allows for complementary fastener strips in a prebound configuration, to be dispensed and used in applications such as the manufacture of outdoor furniture cushions. The invention facilitates the efficient and cost effective manufacture of articles which utilize multiple strips of complementary fastener strips.

US Patent:

6775896, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/082316

Inventors:

Chester P. Dudek - Marietta GA
James Hutcherson - Norcross GA
Kiichiro Ishikawa - Marietta GA
Tomonari Yoshida - Marietta GA

Assignee:

YKK Corporation of America - Marietta GA

International Classification:

A44B 1800

US Classification:

29417, 29428, 24306, 24442

Abstract:

A method of providing complementary fastener strips for securing one item to another item is disclosed. A dispenser allows for complementary fastener strips in a prebound configuration, to be dispensed and used in applications such as the manufacture of outdoor furniture cushions. The invention facilitates the efficient and cost effective manufacture of articles which utilize multiple strips of complementary fastener strips.

US Patent:

7857383, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Dec 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/332861

Inventors:

Thanh P. Nguyen - Novi MI, US
Tomonari Yoshida - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

YKK Corporation - Tokyo

International Classification:

A47C 31/02

US Classification:

2972181, 29722813, 29745238

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the invention provide a soft cover for covering a seat having an inner frame. According to various embodiments, the soft cover includes a rear portion having a first side portion, a second side portion, an upper portion, and a flap portion with a medial portion. In various embodiments, the medial portion of the soft cover is configured to be recessed by engaging hooks that are attached to the inner surface of the medial portion to the inner frame of the seat and engaging fasteners along the edges of the flap portion with corresponding fasteners along the first and second side portions of the rear portion.

US Patent:

8419415, Apr 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/940231

Inventors:

Yoshiyuki Sho - Toyama, JP
Yoshifumi Nakata - Marietta GA, US
Hisashi Yoneshima - Macon GA, US
Tomonari Yoshida - Novi MI, US
Takanori Yoshida - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

YKK Corporation

International Classification:

B29C 70/84

US Classification:

425510, 425112, 4251261

Abstract:

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line.

US Patent:

20030200650, Oct 30, 2003

Filed:

Feb 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/365450

Inventors:

Chester Dudek - Marietta GA, US
Tomonari Yoshida - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

YKK Corporation of America - Marietta GA

International Classification:

B29D005/00

US Classification:

029/766000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for attaching a slider to a zipper chain having cords with intervals of zipper teeth along a predetermined length of the cords separated by gaps is disclosed. First the zipper chain is pulled along a predetermined path. A gap in the zipper chain is then detected. Once detected, the zipper chain is substantially stopped. A slider is then held in place in the gap of the zipper chain. Once the slider is in place, resistance is provided as the zipper chain motion is restarted. This causes the cords of the zipper chain to tighten and attach to the slider as the zipper chain moves along the predetermined path.

US Patent:

20130160627, Jun 27, 2013

Filed:

Feb 25, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/775373

Inventors:

Yoshiyuki Sho - Toyama, JP
Yoshifumi Nakata - Marietta GA, US
Hisashi Yoneshima - Macon GA, US
Tomonari Yoshida - Novi MI, US
Takanori Yoshida - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

YKK Corporation - Tokyo

International Classification:

B65H 16/00
B26D 5/20
B65H 35/00

US Classification:

83370, 242560, 242551, 242563, 83401

Abstract:

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system.

US Patent:

20180133931, May 17, 2018

Filed:

Jan 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/870418

Inventors:

- Tokyo, JP
Yoshifumi Nakata - Marietta GA, US
Hisashi Yoneshima - Macon GA, US
Tomonari Yoshida - Novi MI, US
Takanori Yoshida - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

YKK Corporation - Tokyo

International Classification:

B29C 31/00
B26D 5/20

Abstract:

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system.