Patents by Inventor Atsushi Komatsu

Atsushi Komatsu 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).

  • CUTTING APPARATUS AND WAFER PROCESSING METHOD
    Publication number: 20190051532
    Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a line sensor unit that applies a laser beam in a band shape elongated in a radial direction of a wafer to a region inclusive of a peripheral portion of the wafer held on a chuck table, and detects reflected light, and an information calculation section that calculates the position of the wafer and the height of the front surface of the wafer from the reflected light of the laser beam detected by the line sensor unit in a state in which the chuck table is rotated before the wafer is cut to form a stepped portion, and that calculates the width and the height of the stepped portion from the reflected light of the laser beam detected by the line sensor unit after the wafer is cut to form the stepped portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Atsushi Komatsu, Kokichi Minato
  • ELECTRICAL BICYCLE OPERATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL DERAILLEUR, AND ELECTRICAL SEATPOST ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190031290
    Abstract: An electrical derailleur comprises a control unit to generate a control signal to operate at least one of an electrical bicycle seatpost assembly, an electrical suspension, and a driving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yuta KUROKAWA, Atsushi KOMATSU
  • BICYCLE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190009849
    Abstract: A bicycle control system is basically provided with an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to control at least one of an electric indicator and an electric actuator of a height adjustable seatpost in accordance with a condition of a battery to supply electricity to the electric actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Shingo SAKURAI, Yuta KUROKAWA
  • BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE, ELECTRIC AUXILIARY DRIVE INCLUDING BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE, SUSPENSION INCLUDING BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND ADJUSTABLE SEATPOST INCLUDING BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190009859
    Abstract: A bicycle control device is provided for providing a comfortable traveling environment to the rider. The bicycle control device basically includes an electronic controller controlling an operational state of an electric auxiliary drive, which assists in travel of a bicycle, based on an operational state of a suspension. The bicycle control device can be included in an electric auxiliary drive, a suspension and/or an adjustable seatpost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Yuta KUROKAWA, Shingo SAKURAI
  • BICYCLE COMPONENT CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190009780
    Abstract: A bicycle component control system is basically provided with an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to output a control signal to operate both of a first bicycle electric component and a second bicycle electric component in accordance with a correspondence table between an operating state of the first bicycle electric component and an operating state of the second bicycle electric component. The first bicycle electric component includes one of a height adjustable seatpost and a suspension. The second bicycle electric component includes one of a gear transmission and the other of the height adjustable seatpost and the suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Shingo SAKURAI, Yuta KUROKAWA
  • BICYCLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190009771
    Abstract: A bicycle electric system comprises a first electric component, a second electric component, and a second controller. The first electric component includes a first controller and a sensor. The first controller is configured to control an operating status of the first electric component based on an output of the sensor. The second electric component is different from the first electric component. At least one of the first electric component and the second electric component includes an electric suspension. The second controller is configured to control an operating status of the second electric component based on the output of the sensor of the first electric component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Yuta KUROKAWA, Shingo SAKURAI
  • ELECTRIC BICYCLE DERAILLEUR
    Publication number: 20180354586
    Abstract: An electrical bicycle derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a movable member, at least one link member, a motor unit and a wireless unit. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle frame. The movable member is movably arranged relative to the base member. The at least one link member movably connects the base member and the movable member. The motor unit is disposed on one of the base member, the movable member, and the at least one link member. The motor unit includes a motor configured to move the at least one link member. The wireless unit includes a wireless receiver configured to receive a wireless signal, the wireless unit being disposed on the at least one link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Shingo SAKURAI
  • Positioning system and positioning method
    Patent number: 10143889
    Abstract: A positioning system includes a golf ball and a mobile terminal. The golf ball includes a battery and a transmitter configured to operate with electric power supplied from the battery and transmit a radio signal to outside of the golf ball. The mobile terminal includes a receiver configured to receive the radio signal from the golf ball and a processor configured to measure the position of the mobile terminal, and to measure the position of the golf ball based on the strength of the radio signal received by the receiver at two or more points at which the measured position of the mobile terminal differs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Atsushi Komatsu
  • Electrical bicycle operating system, electrical derailleur, and electrical seatpost assembly
    Patent number: 10137964
    Abstract: An electrical bicycle operating system comprises a first switch to generate a first transmission control signal, a second switch to generate a second transmission control signal, and a control unit to electrically operate at least one of an electrical bicycle seatpost assembly, an electrical suspension, and a driving unit configured to output an assist force when both the first switch and the second switch are operated concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yuta Kurokawa, Atsushi Komatsu
  • Bicycle operating device
    Patent number: 10112678
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to an input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partly overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi Komatsu, Takafumi Nishino, Takehiko Nakajima
  • Bicycle electrical component
    Patent number: 10086907
    Abstract: A bicycle electrical component is basically provided with a wireless communication unit, a movable member, an electrical actuation unit and a support structure. The wireless communication unit includes a first housing and a wireless communication member that is contained within the first housing. The electrical actuation unit includes a second housing and an electrical actuator that is contained within the second housing. The electrical actuator is configured to actuate the movable member. The second housing is different from the first housing. The support structure detachably supports the wireless communication unit to the bicycle electrical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Tachibana, Kazuhiro Fujii, Yuta Mizutani, Keijiro Nishi, Yuki Kataoka, Atsushi Komatsu, Yuta Kurokawa, Shingo Sakurai
  • BICYCLE ELECTRIC TELESCOPIC APPARATUS, BICYCLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND BICYCLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180257737
    Abstract: A bicycle electric telescopic apparatus comprises a first tube, a second tube, a positioning structure, an electric positioning actuator, and a power supply. The first tube has a center axis. The second tube is telescopically received in the first tube. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first tube and the second tube in a telescopic direction extending along the center axis of the first tube. The electric positioning actuator is configured to actuate the positioning structure. The power supply is to supply electricity to the electric positioning actuator. The power supply is configured to be detachably connected to an electric bicycle component other than the bicycle electric telescopic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takafumi NISHINO, Yuta KUROKAWA
  • BICYCLE ELECTRIC DEVICE AND BICYCLE WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180257736
    Abstract: A bicycle electric device comprises an electric actuator, a controller, and a switch. The electric actuator is configured to be operated in response to an operation of a bicycle electric operating device. The controller has a pairing mode in which the controller receives identification information of at least one electric telescopic apparatus. The switch is electrically connected to the controller to set the controller to the pairing mode based on a user input received by the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takafumi NISHINO, Yuta KUROKAWA
  • Golf ball incorporating IC chip and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 10062027
    Abstract: A golf ball includes an RFID tag provided with an IC chip and an antenna. A protective layer surrounds the outer periphery of the RFID tag. A core surrounds the outer periphery of the protective layer. A cover surrounds the outer periphery of the core. The protective layer is formed by a material having a hardness equal to or more than 30 in Shore D. Further, the diameter of the protective layer is 3 to 30 millimeters, and the outer shape of the protective layer has an approximately spherical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE SPORTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Atsushi Komatsu
  • Electric bicycle rear derailleur
    Patent number: 9963197
    Abstract: An electric bicycle rear derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a chain guide, a linkage assembly and a battery bracket. The chain guide is pivotally supported with respect to the base member between a retracted position and an extended position. The linkage assembly operatively couples the chain guide to the base member. The battery bracket is supported as a separate part on the base member. The battery bracket configured to receive a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Etsuyoshi Watarai, Atsushi Komatsu, Yuta Kurokawa, Shingo Sakurai
  • BICYCLE OPERATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180086412
    Abstract: A bicycle operation device includes a clamp and an operation unit. The clamp is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The operation unit includes a wireless communicator configured to communicate with a bicycle component and an electric switch configured to transmit a signal to the wireless communicator. The operation unit is attachable to the clamp in a manner allowing for adjustment of the position of the operation unit relative to the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takehiko NAKAJIMA, Takafumi NISHINO
  • BICYCLE OPERATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180086413
    Abstract: A bicycle operation device is provided that allows for easy operation of operation units. The bicycle operation device includes a clamp, a first operation unit and a second operation unit. The clamp is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The first operation unit including an operation lever, and is coupled to the clamp. The second operation unit includes an electric switch and is attached to the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takehiko NAKAJIMA, Takafumi NISHINO
  • BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180057104
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is at least partly disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takafumi NISHINO, Takehiko NAKAJIMA
  • BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180057102
    Abstract: A base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. An operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. A hydraulic unit is coupled to the operating member to operate a bicycle component in response to an operation of the operating member. At least part of the hydraulic unit is disposed closer to the first end than the first pivot axis when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis. A wireless communicator is to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to the input operation. A power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator. At least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply is disposed closer to the second end than the first pivot axis when viewed from the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takafumi NISHINO, Takehiko NAKAJIMA
  • BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180057105
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, a hydraulic unit, an electrical switch, a wireless communicator, and a power supply. The base member includes a first end to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar and a second end opposite to the first end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a first pivot axis. The wireless communicator is electrically connected to the electrical switch to wirelessly transmit a signal to an additional component in response to an input operation. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to supply electrical power to the wireless communicator. The hydraulic unit at least partly overlaps with at least one of the wireless communicator and the power supply when viewed from a first direction parallel to the first pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Atsushi KOMATSU, Takafumi NISHINO, Takehiko NAKAJIMA