Patents by Inventor Seiji Myojo
Seiji Myojo 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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Patent number: 7077351Abstract: A dual bearing reel includes a basic unit and a cover portion. The basic unit includes a spool, a spool driving mechanism, and a reel body. The reel body includes a main frame having first and second side plates that are spaced apart from each other, and connectors linking the first and second side plates, and third and fourth side plates each detachably mounted to the main frame. The spool and spool driving mechanism are installed in the main frame so as to function in cooperation with each other. The cover portion includes first and second cover members each detachably mounted to the reel body so as to cover the exteriors of the third and fourth side plates. More flexible ornamental design of dual bearing reel is possible while securing its indispensable functions. Also, a common part, which can be used in dual bearing reels of other models, is established.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Akira Nago
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Patent number: 7066419Abstract: The reel unit includes a reel body that accommodates a variety of mechanisms therein and a T-shaped rod attachment leg that extends diagonally frontward and formed integrally with the reel body. The reel body includes a body member having an accommodation space in the interior thereof that opens to a side, and a lid member detachably mounted on the body member to cover the opening of the body member. A reduced thickness portion is formed in an upper rear portion of the reel body, where the rod attachment leg connects the reel body. The reduced thickness portion has a peripheral rim poriton and a recessed portion that is further recessed from the peripheral rim portion. The cover member is mounted to cover the rear lower portion of the reel body in order to cover at least the peripheral rim portion of the reduced thickness portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Keigo Kitajima
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Patent number: 7051966Abstract: A reel body of a spinning reel includes a first opening formed in a rear end portion of the reel body, and a mounting portion formed on the periphery of the first opening. A first cover member and a second cover member can be selectively mounted on the mounting portion of the reel body such that the contour of either of the cover members is continuous with the contour of the reel body. The first cover member is mounted so as to close the first opening. The rear second cover member has a mounting portion and a rear drag mounting portion that is formed unitarily with the mounting portion. The rear drag mechanism can be mounted within the rear drag accommodating portion. With this invention, it is possible to form a reel unit of a spinning reel with an inexpensive structure without increasing the size of the reel unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Seiji Myojo
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Publication number: 20050189446Abstract: A rotor of a spinning reel has a cylindrical portion, first and second rotor arms formed on oppose sides of the cylindrical portion, a bail arm pivotably mounted to the front ends of the first and second rotor arms for guiding fishing line to the spool, and a mounting member detachably installed on the outer peripheral side of the first rotor arm. The mounting member is detachably installed in a concave portion that is formed in the first rotor arm. A bail tripping device is mounted within the mounting member. In this manner, a bail tripping device for a rotor of a spinning reel can be interchangeable regardless of the size of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Seiji Myojo
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Publication number: 20050051652Abstract: The reel unit includes a reel body that accommodates a variety of mechanisms therein and a T-shaped rod attachment leg that extends diagonally frontward and formed integrally with the reel body. The reel body includes a body member having an accommodation space in the interior thereof that opens to a side, and a lid member detachably mounted on the body member to cover the opening of the body member. A reduced thickness portion is formed in an upper rear portion of the reel body, where the rod attachment leg connects the reel body. The reduced thickness portion has a peripheral rim poriton and a recessed portion that is further recessed from the peripheral rim portion. The cover member is mounted to cover the rear lower portion of the reel body in order to cover at least the peripheral rim portion of the reduced thickness portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Applicant: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Keigo Kitajima
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Publication number: 20040251362Abstract: A reel body of a spinning reel includes a first opening formed in a rear end portion of the reel body, and a mounting portion formed on the periphery of the first opening. A first cover member and a second cover member can be selectively mounted on the mounting portion of the reel body such that the contour of either of the cover members is continuous with the contour of the reel body. The first cover member is mounted so as to close the first opening. The rear second cover member has a mounting portion and a rear drag mounting portion that is formed unitarily with the mounting portion. The rear drag mechanism can be mounted within the rear drag accommodating portion. With this invention, it is possible to form a reel unit of a spinning reel with an inexpensive structure without increasing the size of the reel unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Seiji Myojo
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Publication number: 20040075005Abstract: A dual bearing reel includes a basic unit and a cover portion. The basic unit includes a spool, a spool driving mechanism, and a reel body. The reel body includes a main frame having first and second side plates that are spaced apart from each other, and connectors linking the first and second side plates, and third and fourth side plates each detachably mounted to the main frame. The spool and spool driving mechanism are installed in the main frame so as to function in cooperation with each other. The cover portion includes first and second cover members each detachably mounted to the reel body so as to cover the exteriors of the third and fourth side plates. More flexible ornamental design of dual bearing reel is possible while securing its indispensable functions. Also, a common part, which can be used in dual bearing reels of other models, is established.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Akira Nago
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Publication number: 20030075632Abstract: The bait casting reel includes a basic unit that includes a spool, a spool driving mechanism, and an attachment frame, and outer plate members that are attached to the attachment frame All the functional members are installed in the attachment frame, such that the basic unit can perform all the indispensable functions of the bait casting reel. The outer plate members are attached to the attachment frame such that the outer plate members form the surface of the bait casting reel. The present invention allows easy and more flexible ornamental design of bait casting reel while securing its indispensable functions. The present invention also provides a common part of a bait casting reel, which can be used in bait casting reels of other models.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: SHIMANO, INC.Inventor: Seiji Myojo
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Patent number: 6382540Abstract: A spinning reel rotor whose portions that are liable to contact other objects are kept from being damaged. The rotor 3 has a rotor body 15, a bail arm 16, and a rotor cover 17. The rotor body 15 has a cylindrical section 20 that is rotatively fitted to the reel body 2, and that has a ring-like large-diameter portion 20a diametrically larger than the rest, and a pair of rotor arms 21 including a pair of connecting sections 21a extending diametrically outward from opposing circumferential surface positions rear-endwise on the large-diameter portion 20a and a pair of arms 21b extending forward spaced apart from the cylindrical section 20. The bail arm is pivotally fitted tip-endwise to the pair of rotor arms 21, and is for guiding and fishing line onto the spool. The rotor cover 17 is a member fitted so as to cover the large-diameter portion and external exposed surfaces of the pair of connecting sections, and to allow detachment from and reattachment to the rotor body 15.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Koji Takikura, Seiji Myojo, Masakazu Iwabuchi, Jun Sato, Yoshiyuki Furomoto
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Patent number: 5528848Abstract: A coupling sleeve for coupling the tip section of a hollow fishing rod to the butt section, which retains the reel. Fore and hind portions of the coupling sleeve serve as joints engageable with the tip and butt sections. The central portion of the coupling sleeve, of greater section modulus of elasticity than the joint portions, has a fishing line guide hole for guiding fishing line from the reel, through a bore connecting the guide hole with a tip socket in the fore joint, and into the hollow tip section of the fishing rod. Further there is at least one additional opening on the exterior of the coupling sleeve central portion, opening to the fishing line guide hole and thus serving to discharge water and debris scraped from the fishing line as it travels through the bore and on the rim of the guide hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Toshihiko Yasui
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Patent number: D561870Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Akira Nago
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Patent number: D348919Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1991Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Jun Sato, Seiji Myojo
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Patent number: D352760Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Koji Terada, Seiji Myojo, Ryoichi Kishi, Fumiaki Kono, Akitoshi Oikawa
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Patent number: D352763Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Koji Terada, Ryoichi Kishi, Fumiaki Kohno, Akitoshi Oikawa
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Patent number: D374061Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: D377963Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: D378849Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: D379400Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Toshihiko Yasui, Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: D379841Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Toshihiko Yasui, Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: D381391Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Seiji Myojo, Yasunori Hosoya, Hiroshi Hashimoto