Patents by Inventor Nobuhiko Negishi

Nobuhiko Negishi 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: 12151771
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing an active valve customizable tune application is disclosed. The system includes a mobile device having a memory, an active valve tune application, and at least one processor. The processor initiates the active valve tune application, receives, from a database, an active valve suspension tune having a number of performance range adjustable settings, and receives user related input information. At least one of the performance range adjustable settings is modified based on the received input information to generate a modified active valve suspension tune. The system includes an active suspension of a vehicle, wherein the modified active valve suspension tune is implemented by the active suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Everet Owen Ericksen, Evan Peterson, Nobuhiko Negishi, James T. Pickett, Andrew Diao, Mike Fraguglia
  • Patent number: 12138977
    Abstract: An energy harvesting switch is disclosed. The energy harvesting switch includes a magnet, a coil, and a mechanical switch. The manipulation of the mechanical switch causes the magnet to move with respect to the coil and generate an amount of energy. The energy harvesting switch also includes a transmitter configured to use the generated amount of energy to transmit a signal to at least one component coupled with a vehicle, the signal configured to cause a change to at least one characteristic of the at least one component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stanford, Nobuhiko Negishi
  • Publication number: 20240100904
    Abstract: A sway bar system is described. The sway bar system includes a sway bar having a first end and a second end. An electronically controlled connector to provide a remotely controllable physical connection and disconnection capability between a first location on a vehicle and the first end of the sway bar; and the second end of the sway bar coupled to a second location on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko NEGISHI, Rick Strickland, Philip Tsiaras, Andrew Peterson
  • Publication number: 20230356801
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing an active valve customizable tune application is disclosed. The system includes a mobile device having a memory, an active valve tune application, and at least one processor. The processor initiates the active valve tune application, receives, from a database, an active valve suspension tune having a number of performance range adjustable settings, and receives user related input information. At least one of the performance range adjustable settings is modified based on the received input information to generate a modified active valve suspension tune. The system includes an active suspension of a vehicle, wherein the modified active valve suspension tune is implemented by the active suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Everet Owen ERICKSEN, Evan PETERSON, Nobuhiko NEGISHI, James T. PICKETT, Andrew DIAO, Mike FRAGUGLIA
  • Patent number: 11713093
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing an active valve customizable tune application is disclosed. The system includes a mobile device having a memory, an active valve tune application, and at least one processor. The processor initiates the active valve tune application, receives, from a database, an active valve suspension tune having a number of performance range adjustable settings, and receives user related input information. At least one of the performance range adjustable settings is modified based on the received input information to generate a modified active valve suspension tune. The system includes an active suspension of a vehicle, wherein the modified active valve suspension tune is implemented by the active suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Everet Owen Ericksen, Evan Peterson, Nobuhiko Negishi, James T. Pickett, Andrew Diao, Mike Fraguglia
  • Publication number: 20230150333
    Abstract: A plug and play suspension system is disclosed. The plug and play suspension system includes at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly, a controller, and a communications network to communicatively couple said controller with said at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Asimm Hirani, Robert Stanford, Nobuhiko Negishi, Andrew Peterson, Rick Strickland, James Alens, Connor Randall
  • Patent number: 11634003
    Abstract: A sway bar system is described. The sway bar system includes a sway bar having a first end and a second end. An electronically controlled connector to provide a remotely controllable physical connection and disconnection capability between a first location on a vehicle and the first end of the sway bar; and the second end of the sway bar coupled to a second location on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko Negishi, Rick Strickland, Philip Tsiaras, Andrew Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220242190
    Abstract: An energy harvesting switch is disclosed. The energy harvesting switch includes a magnet, a coil, and a mechanical switch. The manipulation of the mechanical switch causes the magnet to move with respect to the coil and generate an amount of energy. The energy harvesting switch also includes a transmitter configured to use the generated amount of energy to transmit a signal to at least one component coupled with a vehicle, the signal configured to cause a change to at least one characteristic of the at least one component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert STANFORD, Nobuhiko NEGISHI
  • Publication number: 20220194161
    Abstract: A sway bar system is described. The sway bar system includes a sway bar having a first end and a second end. An electronically controlled connector to provide a remotely controllable physical connection and disconnection capability between a first location on a vehicle and the first end of the sway bar; and the second end of the sway bar coupled to a second location on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko NEGISHI, Rick Strickland, Philip Tsiaras, Andrew Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220176829
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for controlling an electric vehicle's electric motor output. The method obtains electric vehicle data, user-related data, and receives input from at least one sensor. A controller is utilized to evaluate the electric vehicle data, the user-related data, and the input from the at least one sensor, and automatically tailor an output power curve of an electronic motor to obtain a best performance for the electric vehicle for a given rate of conservation of a battery power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc
    Inventors: David M. HAUGEN, Wesley E. ALLINGER, Everet Owen ERICKSEN, Paul KLAWER, Nobuhiko NEGISHI, Thomas L. FLETCHER, Jason SMITH, Phillip A. KENDRICK, William O. BROWN, IV, Bjorn BORGERS
  • Publication number: 20220134830
    Abstract: An airshock assembly is disclosed. The airshock assembly includes a shock absorber an airspring, and an air compressor assembly. The airspring is axially coupled with a portion of the shock absorber and used to modify a ride height of the shock absorber. The air compressor assembly is coupled with a portion of the shock absorber. The air compressor assembly is used to modify an air pressure in the airspring without requiring the airshock assembly to utilize an air reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret VOELKEL, Nobuhiko NEGISHI
  • Publication number: 20210309063
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension management via an IVI system is disclosed. The system includes an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and a vehicle suspension system communicatively coupled with the IVI system. The vehicle suspension system includes at least one active shock assembly. A suspension control application on the IVI system, the suspension control application to cause the IVI system to send a signal to the at least one active shock assembly, the signal used to modify a damping characteristic of the at least one active shock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko NEGISHI, Rob STANFORD, Andrew PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20210309064
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension management via an IVI system is disclosed. The system includes an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and a vehicle suspension system communicatively coupled with the IVI system. The vehicle suspension system includes at least one active shock assembly. A suspension control application on the IVI system, the suspension control application to cause the IVI system to send a signal to the at least one active shock assembly, the signal used to modify a damping characteristic of the at least one active shock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko NEGISHI, Rob STANFORD
  • Publication number: 20210061405
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing an active valve customizable tune application is disclosed. The system includes a mobile device having a memory, an active valve tune application, and at least one processor. The processor initiates the active valve tune application, receives, from a database, an active valve suspension tune having a number of performance range adjustable settings, and receives user related input information. At least one of the performance range adjustable settings is modified based on the received input information to generate a modified active valve suspension tune. The system includes an active suspension of a vehicle, wherein the modified active valve suspension tune is implemented by the active suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Everet Owen ERICKSEN, Evan PETERSON, Nobuhiko NEGISHI, James T. PICKETT, Andrew DIAO, Mike FRAGUGLIA
  • Patent number: 9110662
    Abstract: A temperature controller capable of being connected to a computer is able to be stably operated at the time of being connected to the computer. The temperature controller is operated by a power source from the computer and operated by a general power source. A voltage used in the temperature controller includes a first voltage for processing a digital signal. The temperature controller includes a feedback circuit for monitoring a change in the first voltage of the temperature controller and when detecting that the first voltage exceeds a predetermined value, lowering the supply of the general power source, and the voltage of the power source supplied from the computer is smaller than the predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: OMRON Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Mukai, Hirofumi Hosokawa, Yutaka Tomiki, Nobuhiko Negishi
  • Publication number: 20130238924
    Abstract: A temperature controller capable of being connected to a computer is able to be stably operated at the time of being connected to the computer. The temperature controller is operated by a power source from the computer and operated by a general power source. A voltage used in the temperature controller includes a first voltage for processing a digital signal. The temperature controller includes a feedback circuit for monitoring a change in the first voltage of the temperature controller and when detecting that the first voltage exceeds a predetermined value, lowering the supply of the general power source, and the voltage of the power source supplied from the computer is smaller than the predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: OMRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi Mukai, Hirofumi Hosokawa, Yutaka Tomiki, Nobuhiko Negishi
  • Patent number: 8056392
    Abstract: A method, system, and device for optimizing a vehicle's suspension includes: mounting at least one modified passive shock with a plurality of sensors onto a vehicle, where the shock is adjustable for a plurality of damping forces; connecting the shock to an electronic control unit being for adjusting the damping forces of the shock and reading the plurality of sensors; and running the vehicle through a plurality of test cycles where the electronic control unit reading the plurality of sensors during each test cycle and adjusting the shock to a different damping force between each test cycle, where the adjusted shock emulating the damping forces of multiple standard passive shocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: JRI Development Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Ryan, Nobuhiko Negishi
  • Publication number: 20090171532
    Abstract: A method, system, and device for optimizing a vehicle's suspension includes: mounting at least one modified passive shock with a plurality of sensors onto a vehicle, where the shock is adjustable for a plurality of damping forces; connecting the shock to an electronic control unit being for adjusting the damping forces of the shock and reading the plurality of sensors; and running the vehicle through a plurality of test cycles where the electronic control unit reading the plurality of sensors during each test cycle and adjusting the shock to a different damping force between each test cycle, where the adjusted shock emulating the damping forces of multiple standard passive shocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Ryan, Nobuhiko Negishi