Patents by Inventor Nobuyuki Shimomura

Nobuyuki Shimomura has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11319012
    Abstract: A saddle-riding type vehicle is provided in which a water-cooled internal combustion engine, a radiator and a fuel tank are supported on a vehicle body frame. A canister that collects fuel vaporized within the fuel tank is disposed in front of the radiator in a vehicle fore-and-aft direction when viewed from a side. This can enhance the effect in cooling the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiko Shimizu, Tsubasa Ishii, Nobuyuki Shimomura
  • Publication number: 20190375475
    Abstract: A saddle-riding type vehicle is provided in which a water-cooled internal combustion engine, a radiator and a fuel tank are supported on a vehicle body frame. A canister that collects fuel vaporized within the fuel tank is disposed in front of the radiator in a vehicle fore-and-aft direction when viewed from a side. This can enhance the effect in cooling the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiko SHIMIZU, Tsubasa ISHII, Nobuyuki SHIMOMURA
  • Patent number: 9573459
    Abstract: An exhaust pipe cover structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle allows an exhaust pipe cover to be easily positioned and attached even in the case of attaching the exhaust pipe cover to an exhaust pipe attached to an engine. Boss portions each having an internal thread through which an exhaust pipe cover is fastened are provided on a lateral surface of an exhaust pipe. Hooking holes capable of being hooked on the boss portions with play are integrally provided on the inner side of the exhaust pipe cover. In a state where the hooking portions are hooked on the boss portions, part of the boss portions is viewable through attaching holes of the exhaust pipe cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Shimomura
  • Patent number: 9140222
    Abstract: The length of a connecting tube in an intake passage structure for a vehicle can be secured, and the number of components around the connecting tube can be reduced. Provided is an intake passage structure for a vehicle including a connecting tube and an engine, the connecting tube connecting an air cleaner box which purifies air and a throttle body and formed of two or more separate components, the engine being configured to be supplied with purified air. In the intake passage structure, a joint area at which the connecting tubes are connected in a predetermined positional relation is disposed inside the air cleaner box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Shimomura, Tomoyuki Okamoto, Yasushi Omika
  • Patent number: 9016414
    Abstract: An air cleaner device for a vehicle includes an air cleaner case body, a lid, a resin air cleaner element, and an element guard assembly. The air cleaner case body includes a peripheral wall defining an opening portion. The element guard assembly is provided inside the peripheral wall of the air cleaner case body. The element guard assembly includes a periphery, a side surface, and a seal wall. The periphery of the element guard assembly contacts a part of the peripheral wall of the air cleaner case body. The side surface is defined as a lid side of the element guard assembly. The seal wall is provided at the side surface to provide a seal between the resin air cleaner element and the air cleaner case body while positioning the resin air cleaner element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Shimomura, Tatsuya Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140174394
    Abstract: The length of a connecting tube in an intake passage structure for a vehicle can be secured, and the number of components around the connecting tube can be reduced. Provided is an intake passage structure for a vehicle including a connecting tube and an engine, the connecting tube connecting an air cleaner box which purifies air and a throttle body and formed of two or more separate components, the engine being configured to be supplied with purified air. In the intake passage structure, a joint area at which the connecting tubes are connected in a predetermined positional relation is disposed inside the air cleaner box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Shimomura, Tomoyuki Okamoto, Yasushi Omika
  • Publication number: 20140174581
    Abstract: An exhaust pipe cover structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle allows an exhaust pipe cover to be easily positioned and attached even in the case of attaching the exhaust pipe cover to an exhaust pipe attached to an engine. Boss portions each having an internal thread through which an exhaust pipe cover is fastened are provided on a lateral surface of an exhaust pipe. Hooking holes capable of being hooked on the boss portions with play are integrally provided on the inner side of the exhaust pipe cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Shimomura