Patents by Inventor Eiji Mishima
Eiji Mishima 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: 20240124093Abstract: A battery holding device includes a battery holder and a second wireless communication unit. The battery holder is configured to be mountable on a human-powered vehicle. The battery holder includes a battery connector connected to a battery. The second wireless communication unit is provided on the battery holder. The battery connector is removably connected to the battery. The second wireless communication unit is removably attached to the battery holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Eiji MISHIMA, Norikazu TAKI
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Patent number: 11897580Abstract: A human-powered vehicle driving device includes a motor that assists in propulsion of a human-powered vehicle and a first electric switch including an operation member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Norikazu Taki
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Patent number: 11591042Abstract: A power supply device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The power supply device comprises a base, a first electrical port, a second electrical port and a third electrical port. The first electrical port is provided to the base. The first electrical port has a first connection configuration. The second electrical port is provided to the base, and having a second connection configuration. The third electrical port is provided to the base, and having a third connection configuration. The first connection configuration, the second connection configuration and the third connection configuration have a same shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Ryo Yamazaki, Norihisa Senoo
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Patent number: 11554834Abstract: An operating system for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, and a second user interface. The first operating device comprises a first base member and a first operating member. The second operating device comprises a second base member and a second operating member. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input and mounted to the first operating device. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input and mounted to the second operating device. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshio Tetsuka, Taihei Nishihara, Eiji Mishima, Takuma Sakai, Takafumi Nishino, Takehiko Nakajima
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Patent number: 11407474Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an informing unit, and an operating member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The informing unit is configured to inform a user of first information relating to an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member to control a component different from the assist driving unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshio Tetsuka, Eiji Mishima, Takehiko Nakajima
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Publication number: 20220227458Abstract: An operating system comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, a second user interface, and a controller. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control at least one electric component. The controller is configured to control the at least one electric component based on at least one of the first user input and the second user input. The at least one electric component includes at least one of a gear changing unit, a gear changing unit, an adjustable seatpost, an internal gear hub, a front suspension, a rear suspension, a cycle computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, and a light emitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshio TETSUKA, Taihei NISHIHARA, Eiji MISHIMA, Takuma SAKAI, Takafumi NISHINO, Takehiko NAKAJIMA
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Patent number: 11390356Abstract: An electric connector device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a connector base and a coupling structure. The connector base includes a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port defines a first center axis. The second connection port defines a second center axis. The second center axis is spaced apart from the first center axis as viewed in a predetermined direction. The coupling structure is configured to detachably attach the connector base to an additional device so that the connector base is non-movably attached to the additional device. The coupling structure is provided between the first center axis and the second center axis as viewed in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yasuyuki Komada, Kohei Obuchi, Yuichiro Hidaka, Hirohisa Toyoshima, Eiji Mishima, Ryo Yamazaki, Norihisa Senoo, Noor Ashyikkin Binti Mohd Noor, Takaya Masuda
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Publication number: 20210339823Abstract: An electric connector device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a connector base and a coupling structure. The connector base includes a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port defines a first center axis. The second connection port defines a second center axis. The second center axis is spaced apart from the first center axis as viewed in a predetermined direction. The coupling structure is configured to detachably attach the connector base to an additional device so that the connector base is non-movably attached to the additional device. The coupling structure is provided between the first center axis and the second center axis as viewed in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Yasuyuki KOMADA, Kohei OBUCHI, Yuichiro HIDAKA, Hirohisa TOYOSHIMA, Eiji MISHIMA, Ryo YAMAZAKI, Norihisa SENOO, Noor Ashyikkin BINTI MOHD NOOR, Takaya MASUDA
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Publication number: 20210070393Abstract: A power supply device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The power supply device comprises a base, a first electrical port, a second electrical port and a third electrical port. The first electrical port is provided to the base. The first electrical port has a first connection configuration. The second electrical port is provided to the base, and having a second connection configuration. The third electrical port is provided to the base, and having a third connection configuration. The first connection configuration, the second connection configuration and the third connection configuration have a same shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Eiji MISHIMA, Ryo YAMAZAKI, Norihisa SENOO
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Publication number: 20210031881Abstract: An operating system for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, and a second user interface. The first operating device comprises a first base member and a first operating member. The second operating device comprises a second base member and a second operating member. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input and mounted to the first operating device. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input and mounted to the second operating device. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshio TETSUKA, Taihei NISHIHARA, Eiji MISHIMA, Takuma SAKAI, Takafumi NISHINO, Takehiko NAKAJIMA
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Publication number: 20210031871Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an informing unit, and an operating member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The informing unit is configured to inform a user of first information relating to an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member to control a component different from the assist driving unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshio TETSUKA, Eiji MISHIMA, Takehiko NAKAJIMA
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Patent number: 10873165Abstract: An electric cable assembly is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The electric cable assembly includes an electric cable, a connector, a coupling member and a molded part. The electric cable includes at least a wire extending from an insulated portion. The coupling member electrically couples the wire to the connector. The molded part integrally accommodates at least part of the insulated portion, at least part of the connector, and the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Yasuyuki Komada, Shuhei Tahara, Eiji Mishima
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Patent number: 10800474Abstract: To provide a fastener improving assembling efficiency and a wiring assembly including the fastener, a fastener includes a head including a first inner peripheral surface and a groove and a shank. The first inner peripheral surface defines a first through hole. The groove is in communication with the first through hole and extends in a direction intersecting with a direction in which the first through hole extends. The shank includes a second inner peripheral surface defining a second through hole that is in communication with the first through hole. The shank is connected to the head.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Takafumi Suzuki, Junya Fujita
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Publication number: 20190372279Abstract: An electric cable assembly is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The electric cable assembly includes an electric cable, a connector, a coupling member and a molded part. The electric cable includes at least a wire extending from an insulated portion. The coupling member electrically couples the wire to the connector. The molded part integrally accommodates at least part of the insulated portion, at least part of the connector, and the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Yasuyuki KOMADA, Shuhei TAHARA, Eiji MISHIMA
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Publication number: 20190276116Abstract: A human-powered vehicle driving device includes a motor that assists in propulsion of a human-powered vehicle and a first electric switch including an operation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Eiji MISHIMA, Norikazu TAKI
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Patent number: 10405444Abstract: A bicycle component can be attached to a bicycle body. The bicycle component basically includes a receiving part, a lid part and an electrical operating unit. The receiving part includes an opening that can receive an electrical connector. The lid part is configured to be capable of covering at least a portion of the opening. The electrical operating unit is provided to the lid part.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Takafumi Suzuki
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Publication number: 20190061856Abstract: To provide a fastener improving assembling efficiency and a wiring assembly including the fastener, a fastener includes a head including a first inner peripheral surface and a groove and a shank. The first inner peripheral surface defines a first through hole. The groove is in communication with the first through hole and extends in a direction intersecting with a direction in which the first through hole extends. The shank includes a second inner peripheral surface defining a second through hole that is in communication with the first through hole. The shank is connected to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Takafumi Suzuki, Junya Fujita
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Patent number: 10065706Abstract: A bicycle component fixing structure includes at least one bracket including at least one connecting portion and at least one fixing portion. The connecting portion is connected to the bicycle component. The fixing portion extends from the connecting portion and is fixed with respect to an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical portion having an open end. The fixing portion includes at least one inner surface that opposes an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion, and at least one outer surface that faces in the opposite direction from the inner surface. The fixing portion is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion by a pressing force that acts on the outer surface. The bracket fixes the bicycle component to the open end of the cylindrical portion, in a state in which the fixing portion is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Yoshinori Iino, Kazuhiro Fujii, Eiji Mishima
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Publication number: 20170151993Abstract: A bicycle component fixing structure includes at least one bracket including at least one connecting portion and at least one fixing portion. The connecting portion is connected to the bicycle component. The fixing portion extends from the connecting portion and is fixed with respect to an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical portion having an open end. The fixing portion includes at least one inner surface that opposes an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion, and at least one outer surface that faces in the opposite direction from the inner surface. The fixing portion is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion by a pressing force that acts on the outer surface. The bracket fixes the bicycle component to the open end of the cylindrical portion, in a state in which the fixing portion is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Yoshinori IINO, Kazuhiro FUJII, Eiji MISHIMA
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Publication number: 20170034937Abstract: A bicycle component can be attached to a bicycle body. The bicycle component basically includes a receiving part, a lid part and an electrical operating unit. The receiving part includes an opening that can receive an electrical connector. The lid part is configured to be capable of covering at least a portion of the opening. The electrical operating unit is provided to the lid part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Eiji MISHIMA, Takafumi SUZUKI