Patents by Inventor Masaru Ohira
Masaru Ohira 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: 20220283469Abstract: An illumination device includes a display device, a light-guiding plate, a first coupling member disposed between the display device and the light-guiding plate, a transparent plate, a second coupling member disposed between the light-guiding plate and the transparent plate, and a light source. The light-guiding plate has a first surface in contact with the first coupling member and a second surface in contact with the second coupling member. The first surface is flat. The second surface has a flat part substantially parallel to the display surface and a convex portion that projects from the flat part to the second coupling member side. The convex portion has a first portion inclined to the second coupling member side from upstream to downstream in an emission direction of the light source, and a second portion inclined to the first coupling member side from upstream to downstream in the emission direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Toshiyuki Araki, Masaru Ohira
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Publication number: 20210286122Abstract: An illumination structure attached to a display surface side of a display structure is provided. The illumination structure includes a light guide plate, a coupling member arranged between the light guide plate and the display surface and coupled to the light guide plate, and a light source arranged so as to illuminate a side surface of the light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a first surface in contact with the coupling member and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface of the light guide plate is flat. The first surface of the light guide plate includes a first portion substantially parallel to the display surface and a second portion recessed from the first portion toward the second surface side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masaru Ohira, Toshiyuki Araki
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Patent number: 10180575Abstract: An image display apparatus includes a projection unit configured to project an image and a plurality of concave reflectors in which contact surfaces with optical axes of the concave reflectors with respect to the optical axis of the projection unit are disposed at different angles from one another. A first concave reflector of the plurality of concave reflectors reflects at least a portion of an image projected by the projection unit to form a first image based on the image. A second concave reflector of the plurality of concave reflectors transmits a portion of an image projected by the projection unit and reflects a portion of the image to form a second image based on the image.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Tohru Kawakami, Mutsumi Sasai, Yoshito Suzuki, Toshiyuki Araki, Masaru Ohira
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Publication number: 20170123212Abstract: An image display apparatus includes a projection unit configured to project an image and a plurality of concave reflectors in which contact surfaces with optical axes of the concave reflectors with respect to the optical axis of the projection unit are disposed at different angles from one another. A first concave reflector of the plurality of concave reflectors reflects at least a portion of an image projected by the projection unit to form a first image based on the image. A second concave reflector of the plurality of concave reflectors transmits a portion of an image projected by the projection unit and reflects a portion of the image to form a second image based on the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicants: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Tohru Kawakami, Mutsumi Sasai, Yoshito Suzuki, Toshiyuki Araki, Masaru Ohira
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Patent number: 7674023Abstract: A headlight assembly for a straddle-type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter) is provided that is positioned lower to the ground and farther forward than typical headlights to provide enhanced illumination from a front end of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a front portion of a vehicle body cover that extends over a portion of the front wheel of the vehicle. A headlight assembly is disposed at least partially on a front end of the front portion of the vehicle body cover. The headlight assembly comprises an upper light for generating a low beam of light and a lower light for generating a high beam of light. In addition, the headlight comprises position lights disposed on the right side and the left side of the upper and lower lights. Preferably, at least a portion of the headlight assembly is positioned farther forward than a leading end of the front wheel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masaru Ohira
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Patent number: 7604382Abstract: A vehicle component assembly for a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter) is provided that can increase the space for internal components in the front portion of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a front portion of a vehicle body cover located at a front portion of the straddle type vehicle. A vehicle component and a vehicle component holder are disposed within the front portion of the vehicle body cover between a head pipe and a headlight of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the vehicle component comprises a battery. Preferably, the vehicle component assembly is configured such that a lower portion of the vehicle component is located below an upper portion of the headlight of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaru Ohira, Torao Matsuzawa
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Patent number: 7478697Abstract: A scooter type motorcycle capable of improving cooling efficiency of brake calipers includes a vehicle body cover, covering a rear wheel brake device, is formed with a drive-induced airflow introducing port. A drive-induced airflow guiding duct, supported with vehicle body frames, for guiding drive-induced airflow from the drive-induced airflow introducing port to the brake calipers of the rear wheel brake device, is provided. The drive-induced airflow guiding duct has an inflow port formed at its one end for the drive-induced airflow entering at the drive-induced airflow introducing port to flow in. An airflow delivery port is formed at its other end and opening in the vicinity of the brake calipers for delivering the drive-induced airflow, introduced through the inflow port, to the brake calipers.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaru Ohira, Yasuharu Sakashita
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Patent number: 7431114Abstract: A system is provided that permits access to an air box in a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter). The system comprises a movable seat that is capable of rotating such that a user can access the air box disposed at least partially beneath the seat. The air box comprise an air cleaner that has an air filter capable of being detached and pulled at least partially through an opening in an upper portion of the air cleaner. As a result, the air filter can be removed easily in order to be cleaned or replaced. The system can also include a fender which is capable of rotating about a generally horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaru Ohira, Yutaka Mine, Shigeru Matsusaka
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Publication number: 20060193143Abstract: A headlight assembly for a straddle-type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter) is provided that is positioned lower to the ground and farther forward than typical headlights to provide enhanced illumination from a front end of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a front portion of a vehicle body cover that extends over a portion of the front wheel of the vehicle. A headlight assembly is disposed at least partially on a front end of the front portion of the vehicle body cover. The headlight assembly comprises an upper light for generating a low beam of light and a lower light for generating a high beam of light. In addition, the headlight comprises position lights disposed on the right side and the left side of the upper and lower lights. Preferably, at least a portion of the headlight assembly is positioned farther forward than a leading end of the front wheel of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventor: Masaru Ohira
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Publication number: 20060169513Abstract: A scooter type motorcycle capable of improving cooling efficiency of brake calipers includes a vehicle body cover, covering a rear wheel brake device, is formed with a drive-induced airflow introducing port. A drive-induced airflow guiding duct, supported with vehicle body frames, for guiding drive-induced airflow from the drive-induced airflow introducing port to the brake calipers of the rear wheel brake device, is provided. The drive-induced airflow guiding duct has an inflow port formed at its one end for the drive-induced airflow entering at the drive-induced airflow introducing port to flow in. An airflow delivery port is formed at its other end and opening in the vicinity of the brake calipers for delivering the drive-induced airflow, introduced through the inflow port, to the brake calipers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Masaru Ohira, Yasuharu Sakashita
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Publication number: 20060139939Abstract: A vehicle component assembly for a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter) is provided that can increase the space for internal components in the front portion of the vehicle. The assembly comprises a front portion of a vehicle body cover located at a front portion of the straddle type vehicle. A vehicle component and a vehicle component holder are disposed within the front portion of the vehicle body cover between a head pipe and a headlight of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the vehicle component comprises a battery. Preferably, the vehicle component assembly is configured such that a lower portion of the vehicle component is located below an upper portion of the headlight of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Masaru Ohira, Torao Matsuzawa
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Publication number: 20060124379Abstract: A system is provided that permits access to an air box in a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter). The system comprises a movable seat that is capable of rotating such that a user can access the air box disposed at least partially beneath the seat. The air box comprise an air cleaner that has an air filter capable of being detached and pulled at least partially through an opening in an upper portion of the air cleaner. As a result, the air filter can be removed easily in order to be cleaned or replaced. The system can also include a fender which is capable of rotating about a generally horizontal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Masaru Ohira, Yutaka Mine, Shigeru Matsusaka
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Patent number: 5633095Abstract: A number of embodiments of electric power assisted bicycles including a battery case arrangement that is comprised of inner and outer cases with the inner case receiving the batteries. In this way, the batteries are protected from the elements and yet can be conveniently and easily detached and carried to a remote location for charging.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Satoshi Ishikawa, Kazuaki Iwami, Masaru Ohira