Patents by Inventor Kodai HIROTA

Kodai HIROTA 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109619
    Abstract: An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an operating member, an electronic component, and a reinforcement member. The base member includes a first end portion and a second end portion and extends between the first end portion and the second end portion in a longitudinal direction. The first end portion is configured to be coupled to a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle. The second end portion includes an internal space. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The electronic component is provided in the internal space of the second end portion. The reinforcement member is coupled to the second end portion. The reinforcement member is a separate member from the second end portion. The reinforcement member is at least partially provided between the second end portion and the operating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki KOMADA, Kodai HIROTA
  • Publication number: 20240101211
    Abstract: An electrical device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a main body, an item storage, and an actuator. The main body is configured to be coupled to a vehicle body of the human-powered vehicle. The item storage is at least partially provided to the main body so as to store an item. The item is free from function of the electrical device or non-operational with respect to the electrical device in a state where the item is at least partially arranged in the item storage. The actuator is coupled to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki KOMADA, Kodai HIROTA, Hiroshi MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20220033030
    Abstract: A handlebar assembly is basically provided with a handlebar and a support. The handlebar has an outer circumferential surface and an arrangement area disposed inside the outer circumferential surface. The arrangement area is configured to arrange an electric switch unit at least partially inside the outer circumferential surface. The support is at least partially disposed in the arrangement area and supporting the electric switch unit to receive an operating force applied to operate the electric switch unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Hiroshi MATSUMOTO, Ayako TAKAHASHI, Kodai HIROTA, Takuma SAKAI, Takafumi NISHINO