Patents by Inventor Katsunori Funabashi

Katsunori Funabashi 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: 5560445
    Abstract: A vehicle lock device having an approximately U-shaped fixing portion is contained so as not to be seen from the exterior. An approximately U-shaped fixing portion is disposed within a containing portion formed on a rear fender so as to be longer in the longitudinal direction. A lock portion longer in the vehicle width direction is overlapped on the fixing portion so as to cross the fixing portion. The fixing portion and the lock portion are fixed to a hook of a cross-plate and stays of seat rails by means of a fixture. A seat is then mounted on the seat rails. The vehicle device can be thus contained so as not to be seen from the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Naoyuki Saito, Tetsuo Suzuki, Yorikata Showji, Katsunori Funabashi, Masayuki Dazai, Shinji Sumitani
  • Patent number: 4690237
    Abstract: A rear structure for a motor cycle having a driver's seat and a rear rider's seat, comprises a rear trunk for receiving therein articles, a pair of armrests for bearing rear driver's elbows in a natural posture. The rear trunk includes a backrest for bearing at least a part of the rear driver's back. The armrests are provided independently of said rear trunk. In addition, various utility containers are provided in the rear structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogayo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsunori Funabashi, Tai Nakashima, Toshiyuki Yamada, Kazuo Morishima
  • Patent number: 4537273
    Abstract: A radiator system for motorcycles including a radiator mounted on the front of the motorcycle frame such that the filler cap affixed to the top of the radiator filler tube is located within a chamber in the front of the motorcycle frame and is enclosed within said chamber by means of a pair of perforated cover plates detachably mounted on each side of the motorcycle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Katsunori Funabashi
  • Patent number: 4356536
    Abstract: A fairing and headlight assembly for a motorized two wheel vehicle is disclosed, in which the headlight is carried by a yoke which is removably received within grooves in a recess of the fairing and is detachably secured within the fairing by a single screw threaded member which extends to the exterior of the fairing through an aperture therein. The yoke carries a lamp-supporting gimbal mount which is separately adjustable about horizontal and vertical axes, movement of the gimbal about a horizontal axis being under the control of an adjustable member which extends to the exterior of the fairing through said threaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsunori Funabashi, Jyoji Taira
  • Patent number: 4280582
    Abstract: A frame for a motorcycle is disclosed of the type including a main frame which extends rearwardly and downwardly from the journal for the steerable front wheel, and, which at its lower end is rigidly attached to a casing of the drive motor. In order to provide space for accommodating an air filter and ancilliary equipment, a pair of subsidiary tubes are rigidly attached to an upper portion of the main frame, the subsidiary tubes respectively diverging outwardly from the main frame and then extending rearwardly and downwardly to a rigid attachment with a transverse tubular member which is rigidly attached to a rear lower end of the main frame, the attachment of the subsidiary tubes to the tubular member being at positions spaced outwardly of the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mikihiro Kouyama, Katsunori Funabashi
  • Patent number: 4117823
    Abstract: An air sucking device for engines wherein the suction pipe, carburetor, and air cleaner are integrally connected together. The carburetor and suction pipe are housed within a covering so that the device affords protection and a favorable appearance for the respective components. The suction passageway is of a sufficient length to make operation of the engine more efficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsunori Funabashi, Mikihiro Kohyama