Patents by Inventor Yasuhisa Watanabe
Yasuhisa Watanabe 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).
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Publication number: 20220317649Abstract: A control device that has received a request for starting the execution of a control program issues a comparison request to two control devices that store shared information, the control devices that have received the comparison request each compare unique information created by the own control device with unique information on the own control device contained in a piece of the shared information stored in each control device, and when the comparison result satisfies a prescribed condition, the execution of the control program is permitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: OMRON CorporationInventors: Yasuhisa WATANABE, Naoki HIROBE, Yasuhiro KITAMURA
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Patent number: 10696352Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, an operating structure, and an operating unit. The operating member is movable relative to the base member between a rest position and an operated position. The operating structure includes a take-up member movable relative to the base member to move a first operation cable in a pulling direction and a releasing direction opposite to the pulling direction. The operating unit is mounted to the base member to operate a second bicycle component in response to an input operation from a user. The operating unit includes an electrical switch and a controller. The electrical switch is configured to receive the input operation from the user. The controller is configured to generate an operation signal to operate the second bicycle component in response to the input operation inputted from the electrical switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka Fukao, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Patent number: 10543880Abstract: A bracket cover is configured to cover at least a portion of a bracket that is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The bracket cover comprises a cover main body. The cover main body is formed in a tubular shape having a first end portion and a second end portion. The cover main body has an opening part extending from at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion such that the opening part forms a first edge portion and a second edge portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Naoki Fujimoto, Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Yasuyuki Komada
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Patent number: 10494046Abstract: A bracket cover is configured to cover at least a portion of a bracket that is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The bracket cover includes a cover main body, a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The cover main body includes a portion having a first edge portion and a second edge portion. The portion is between the first and second edge portions being an elastic material. The first fixing member is configured to detachably fix the cover main body to a first side surface of an outer perimeter portion of the bracket at the first edge portion. The second fixing member is configured to detachably fix the cover main body to a second side surface of an outer perimeter portion of the bracket at the side edge portion. The first and second fixing member are separate members from the cover main body.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Naoki Fujimoto, Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Yasuyuki Komada
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Patent number: 10137957Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a cable control body, an operating member, a supporting structure, and an adjusting structure. The cable control body is configured to be pivotably mounted to the base member about a pivot axis to control a control cable. The operating member is configured to be movably mounted to the base member from a rest position to an operated position to move the cable control body. The supporting structure is configured to pivotably support the cable control body relative to the base member. The supporting structure is provided to the base member so as to at least partly intersect with the pivot axis. The adjusting structure is configured to adjustably position the supporting structure relative to the base member such that the rest position of the operating member is adjusted relative to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kentaro Miyazaki, Kazutaka Fukao, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Patent number: 10005514Abstract: An operating device for a bicycle that includes a fixing member that is adapted to be fixed to a bicycle handlebar and includes an adjustment portion, and a housing that includes first, second and third members. The first member and the second member define an adjustment space therebetween and the third member fixes the first member and the second member to each other without passing through the adjustment portion. The adjustment portion of the fixing member is at least partially received in the adjustment space such that the adjustment portion is adjustable relative to the housing in at least a first adjustment direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20180118302Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, an operating structure, and an operating unit. The operating member is movable relative to the base member between a rest position and an operated position. The operating structure includes a take-up member movable relative to the base member to move a first operation cable in a pulling direction and a releasing direction opposite to the pulling direction. The operating unit is mounted to the base member to operate a second bicycle component in response to an input operation from a user. The operating unit includes an electrical switch and a controller. The electrical switch is configured to receive the input operation from the user. The controller is configured to generate an operation signal to operate the second bicycle component in response to the input operation inputted from the electrical switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka FUKAO, Yasuhisa WATANABE
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Patent number: 9950764Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, an operating structure, and an operating unit. The operating structure includes a take-up member movable relative to the base member to move a first operation cable in a pulling direction and a releasing direction. The take-up member is configured to move the first operation cable in the pulling direction to operate a first bicycle component in response to a movement of the operating member from a rest position to an operated position. The take-up member is configured such that the first operation cable is movable in the releasing direction in response to a release of the operating member from the operated position. The operating unit is configured to operate a second bicycle component in response to an input operation from a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka Fukao, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20170210438Abstract: A bracket cover is configured to cover at least a portion of a bracket that is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The bracket cover includes a cover main body, a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The cover main body includes a portion having a first edge portion and a second edge portion. The portion is between the first and second edge portions being an elastic material. The first fixing member is configured to detachably fix the cover main body to a first side surface of an outer perimeter portion of the bracket at the first edge portion. The second fixing member is configured to detachably fix the cover main body to a second side surface of an outer perimeter portion of the bracket at the side edge portion. The first and second fixing member are separate members from the cover main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Naoki FUJIMOTO, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Yasuhisa WATANABE, Yasuyuki KOMADA
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Patent number: 9637195Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a first movable member, an operating structure, and a changing structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle part. The first movable member is movable relative to the base member. The operating structure is configured to operate a bicycle component in response to movement of the first movable member. The changing structure includes a second movable member configured to be movable relative to the first movable member. The changing structure is configured to change an amount of movement of the first movable member relative to the base member in accordance with movement of the second movable member relative to the first movable member.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka Fukao, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Patent number: 9598139Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a mounting clamp and an adapter member. The mounting clamp is configured to be mounted to a bicycle tube member and comprises a first radius portion, a second radius portion, and a clamp opening. The first radius portion defines a first inner radius. The second radius portion defines a second inner radius different from the first inner radius. The bicycle tube member is to extend through the clamp opening. The clamp opening is defined by the first radius portion and the second radius portion. The adapter member is configured to be provided between the second radius portion and the bicycle tube member in a state where the mounting clamp is mounted to the bicycle tube member.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Kazutaka Fukao, Toshihiko Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20170037894Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a cable control body, an operating member, a supporting structure, and an adjusting structure. The cable control body is configured to be pivotably mounted to the base member about a pivot axis to control a control cable. The operating member is configured to be movably mounted to the base member from a rest position to an operated position to move the cable control body. The supporting structure is configured to pivotably support the cable control body relative to the base member. The supporting structure is provided to the base member so as to at least partly intersect with the pivot axis. The adjusting structure is configured to adjustably position the supporting structure relative to the base member such that the rest position of the operating member is adjusted relative to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kentaro MIYAZAKI, Kazutaka FUKAO, Yasuhisa WATANABE
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Publication number: 20160272270Abstract: An operating device for a bicycle that includes a fixing member that is adapted to be fixed to a bicycle handlebar and includes an adjustment portion, and a housing that includes first, second and third members. The first member and the second member define an adjustment space therebetween and the third member fixes the first member and the second member to each other without passing through the adjustment portion. The adjustment portion of the fixing member is at least partially received in the adjustment space such that the adjustment portion is adjustable relative to the housing in at least a first adjustment direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20160264200Abstract: A bracket cover is configured to cover at least a portion of a bracket that is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The bracket cover comprises a cover main body. The cover main body is formed in a tubular shape having a first end portion and a second end portion. The cover main body has an opening part extending from at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion such that the opening part forms a first edge portion and a second edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Naoki FUJIMOTO, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Yasuhisa WATANABE, Yasuyuki KOMADA
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Patent number: 9381971Abstract: An operating device for a bicycle that includes a fixing member that is adapted to be fixed to a bicycle handlebar and includes an adjustment portion, and a housing that includes first, second and third members. The first member and the second member define an adjustment space therebetween and the third member fixes the first member and the second member to each other without passing through the adjustment portion. The adjustment portion of the fixing member is at least partially received in the adjustment space such that the adjustment portion is adjustable relative to the housing in at least a first adjustment direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20160121960Abstract: A bicycle control device is basically provided with a bracket and an operating unit. The bracket is configured to be coupled to a handlebar. The operating unit is configured to be pivotally mounted to the bracket around a first axis. The operating unit includes a shift unit, a first operating member and a pivot axle structure. The shift unit is configured to operate a wire. The first operating member is configured to operate the shift unit. The pivot axle structure is configured to pivotally mount the operating unit to the bracket around the first axis. The pivot axle structure defines a wire receiving passageway for the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Yoshimitsu MIKI, Yasuhisa WATANABE, Kazutaka FUKAO
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Patent number: 9321501Abstract: A bicycle control device is basically provided with a bracket and an operating unit. The bracket is configured to be coupled to a handlebar. The operating unit is configured to be pivotally mounted to the bracket around a first axis. The operating unit includes a shift unit, a first operating member and a pivot axle structure. The shift unit is configured to operate a wire. The first operating member is configured to operate the shift unit. The pivot axle structure is configured to pivotally mount the operating unit to the bracket around the first axis. The pivot axle structure defines a wire receiving passageway for the wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Kazutaka Fukao
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Patent number: 9174697Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises an operating unit, a mounting member, and a positioning structure. The operating unit includes a first portion. The mounting member includes a second portion configured to be connected with the first portion of the operating unit. The positioning structure is configured to adjustably position the first portion with respect to the second portion in a first direction and a second direction. The positioning structure comprises an abutment member and a fixing member. The abutment member is arranged opposite to the first portion with respect to the second portion. The fixing member is configured to fix the second portion with respect to the first portion by sandwiching the second portion between the first portion and the abutment member.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yoshimitsu Miki, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Kazutaka Fukao, Toshihiko Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20150291249Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, a first movable member, an operating structure, and a changing structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle part. The first movable member is movable relative to the base member. The operating structure is configured to operate a bicycle component in response to movement of the first movable member. The changing structure includes a second movable member configured to be movable relative to the first movable member. The changing structure is configured to change an amount of movement of the first movable member relative to the base member in accordance with movement of the second movable member relative to the first movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka FUKAO, Yasuhisa WATANABE
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Publication number: 20150291248Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, an operating structure, and an operating unit. The operating structure includes a take-up member movable relative to the base member to move a first operation cable in a pulling direction and a releasing direction. The take-up member is configured to move the first operation cable in the pulling direction to operate a first bicycle component in response to a movement of the operating member from a rest position to an operated position. The take-up member is configured such that the first operation cable is movable in the releasing direction in response to a release of the operating member from the operated position. The operating unit is configured to operate a second bicycle component in response to an input operation from a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kazutaka FUKAO, Yasuhisa WATANABE