Patents by Inventor Fernando Toshihiko Mitsuyassu

Fernando Toshihiko Mitsuyassu 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).

  • Vehicle wheel disc, vehicle wheel including such a wheel disc and method for producing such a wheel disc and vehicle wheel
    Patent number: 11565545
    Abstract: A wheel disc includes a wheel mounting portion defining a wheel axis, a plurality of spokes radially extending from the wheel mounting portion, and a rim junction on at least one spoke of the plurality of spokes. The rim junction is at an end of the at least one spoke opposite the wheel mounting portion. A first portion of the rim junction extends in an axial direction. Second and third portions of the rim junction extend in a circumferential direction. The axial direction is parallel to the wheel axis and the circumferential direction is in a plane perpendicular to the wheel axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Maxion Wheels U.S.A. LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Eduardo Lopes, Fernando Toshihiko Mitsuyassu
  • VEHICLE WHEEL DISC, VEHICLE WHEEL INCLUDING SUCH A WHEEL DISC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A WHEEL DISC AND VEHICLE WHEEL
    Publication number: 20210379927
    Abstract: A wheel disc comprises a wheel mounting portion defining a wheel axis, a plurality of spokes radially extending from the wheel mounting portion, and a rim junction on at least one spoke of the plurality of spokes. The rim junction is at an end of the at least one spoke opposite the wheel mounting portion. A first portion of the rim junction extends in an axial direction. Second and third portions of the rim junction extend in a circumferential direction. The axial direction is parallel to the wheel axis and the circumferential direction is in a plane perpendicular to the wheel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Maxion Wheels U.S.A. LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Eduardo Lopes, Fernando Toshihiko Mitsuyassu
  • Electric vehicle stability and obstacle avoidance system
    Publication number: 20040260445
    Abstract: An obstacle avoidance and vehicle stability system as provided that includes a plurality of wheels, each driven by an independent electric motor. Each of the electric motors provides rotational drive to its respective wheel. The electric motors may also provide braking through a retarding force. A controller is electrically connected to the electric motors. A plurality of vehicle sensors are electrically connected to the controller for detecting vehicle information indicative of vehicle stability. The controller receives information from the vehicle sensors and controls the electric motors and braking device to maintain vehicle stability, for example, during a hard braking maneuver to avoid a collision with an obstacle. The controller commands the appropriate electric motor and/or braking device to accelerate and/or decelerate the appropriate wheel to maintain control of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Evandro Luis Francischetti, Fernando Toshihiko Mitsuyassu, Nelson Gosser Junior, Sergio Charles Tubero, Edson dos Santos, Carlos Eduardo Pinotti, Steven Yollick, Jose Henrique Bonaldi