Patents by Inventor Norihisa Senoo

Norihisa Senoo 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: 11591042
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The power supply device comprises a base, a first electrical port, a second electrical port and a third electrical port. The first electrical port is provided to the base. The first electrical port has a first connection configuration. The second electrical port is provided to the base, and having a second connection configuration. The third electrical port is provided to the base, and having a third connection configuration. The first connection configuration, the second connection configuration and the third connection configuration have a same shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Eiji Mishima, Ryo Yamazaki, Norihisa Senoo
  • Patent number: 11390356
    Abstract: An electric connector device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a connector base and a coupling structure. The connector base includes a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port defines a first center axis. The second connection port defines a second center axis. The second center axis is spaced apart from the first center axis as viewed in a predetermined direction. The coupling structure is configured to detachably attach the connector base to an additional device so that the connector base is non-movably attached to the additional device. The coupling structure is provided between the first center axis and the second center axis as viewed in the predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Komada, Kohei Obuchi, Yuichiro Hidaka, Hirohisa Toyoshima, Eiji Mishima, Ryo Yamazaki, Norihisa Senoo, Noor Ashyikkin Binti Mohd Noor, Takaya Masuda
  • Publication number: 20220033032
    Abstract: A battery holder is formed separately from a frame of a human-powered vehicle. The battery holder comprises a battery attachment portion and at least one drive unit connection portion. A battery unit is configured to be attached to the battery attachment portion by a threaded member in a removable manner. The at least one drive unit connection portion is configured to be connected to a drive unit that rotatably supports a crank axle of the human-powered vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Norihisa SENOO, Masahiro KONDO
  • Publication number: 20210339823
    Abstract: An electric connector device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a connector base and a coupling structure. The connector base includes a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port defines a first center axis. The second connection port defines a second center axis. The second center axis is spaced apart from the first center axis as viewed in a predetermined direction. The coupling structure is configured to detachably attach the connector base to an additional device so that the connector base is non-movably attached to the additional device. The coupling structure is provided between the first center axis and the second center axis as viewed in the predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki KOMADA, Kohei OBUCHI, Yuichiro HIDAKA, Hirohisa TOYOSHIMA, Eiji MISHIMA, Ryo YAMAZAKI, Norihisa SENOO, Noor Ashyikkin BINTI MOHD NOOR, Takaya MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20210070393
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The power supply device comprises a base, a first electrical port, a second electrical port and a third electrical port. The first electrical port is provided to the base. The first electrical port has a first connection configuration. The second electrical port is provided to the base, and having a second connection configuration. The third electrical port is provided to the base, and having a third connection configuration. The first connection configuration, the second connection configuration and the third connection configuration have a same shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Eiji MISHIMA, Ryo YAMAZAKI, Norihisa SENOO
  • Patent number: 9815322
    Abstract: A bicycle hub comprises a tubular body and a spoke attachment part. The tubular body has a rotational axis. The spoke attachment part includes an attachment opening through which a spoke is to extend. The attachment opening includes a first end opening through which the spoke is to extend, and a second end opening through which the spoke is to extend. The second end opening is provided outward of the first end opening in a radial direction perpendicular to the rotational axis. The second end opening has a first maximum length and a second maximum length. The first maximum length is defined in a circumferential direction defined about the rotational axis. The second maximum length is defined in an axial direction parallel to the rotational axis. The first maximum length is larger than the second maximum length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventor: Norihisa Senoo
  • Publication number: 20160207354
    Abstract: A bicycle hub comprises a tubular body and a spoke attachment part. The tubular body has a rotational axis. The spoke attachment part includes an attachment opening through which a spoke is to extend. The attachment opening includes a first end opening through which the spoke is to extend, and a second end opening through which the spoke is to extend. The second end opening is provided outward of the first end opening in a radial direction perpendicular to the rotational axis. The second end opening has a first maximum length and a second maximum length. The first maximum length is defined in a circumferential direction defined about the rotational axis. The second maximum length is defined in an axial direction parallel to the rotational axis. The first maximum length is larger than the second maximum length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventor: Norihisa SENOO
  • Patent number: 7431404
    Abstract: A bicycle rim includes first and second annular side portions, an annular bridge portion and an annular seal member. The bridge portion extends between the first and second side portions. The bridge portion includes first and second annular tire support surfaces and a recessed center surface. The recessed center surface is arranged between the first and second tire support surfaces to form an annular recess. The recessed center surface has a plurality of circumferentially arranged openings formed therein. The annular seal member is arranged in the annular recess to seal the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Norihisa Senoo
  • Publication number: 20070029869
    Abstract: A bicycle rim includes first and second annular side portions, an annular bridge portion and an annular seal member. The bridge portion extends between the first and second side portions. The bridge portion includes first and second annular tire support surfaces and a recessed center surface. The recessed center surface is arranged between the first and second tire support surfaces to form an annular recess. The recessed center surface has a plurality of circumferentially arranged openings formed therein. The annular seal member is arranged in the annular recess to seal the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Norihisa Senoo