Patents by Inventor Shigekatsu Okada

Shigekatsu Okada 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: 7490965
    Abstract: A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a lighting case structured to be mounted to the bicycle and a lighting element supported by the lighting case. A lighting case mounting unit is disposed on the lighting case and is structured to detachably mount a separate display unit to the lighting case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, Takuji Masui
  • Patent number: 7132931
    Abstract: A bicycle computer is provided that can be mounted between free ends of a handlebar to form an integrated part of the handlebar. The computer includes an elongated housing portion with first and second attachment portions disposed at first and second ends of the housing portion. The first attachment portion is arranged and configured to be coupled to one free end of the handlebar, while the second attachment portion is arranged and configured to be coupled to the other free end of the bicycle handlebar. Preferably, at least one of the attachment portions includes a retractable member receivable within a corresponding free end of the handlebar. Preferably, the bicycle computer is coupled to the free ends of the handlebar to form a closed loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Publication number: 20060101940
    Abstract: A cover for a bicycle crank having an axle mounting boss is provided. The cover includes first and second connected members and includes a space between the cover and the axle mounting boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Publication number: 20050183536
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar is provided that includes a mounting portion, a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion. The mounting portion is configured to be coupled to a bicycle in a direction transverse to a bicycle center plane. The first and second gripping portions extend outwardly from the mounting portion in first and second directions located on first and second sides of the center plane. At least one of the gripping portions includes a pair of bar sections. Preferably, the bar sections diverge outwardly from each other as they extend away from the center plane. Preferably, the bar sections define an accessory receiving space that has an elastic element configured and arranged to retain a bicycle accessory component. Preferably, the gripping portions are integrally formed with the mounting portion as a one-piece, unitary member. Preferably, the gripping portions are looped and are mirror images of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, David Lawrence, Anthony Piazza, David Webster
  • Publication number: 20050180150
    Abstract: A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a lighting case structured to be mounted to the bicycle and a lighting element supported by the lighting case. A lighting case mounting unit is disposed on the lighting case and is structured to detachably mount a separate display unit to the lighting case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: SHIMANO, INC.
    Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, Takuji Masui
  • Publication number: 20050178235
    Abstract: A bicycle computer is provided that can be mounted between free ends of a handlebar to form an integrated part of the handlebar. The computer includes an elongated housing portion with first and second attachment portions disposed at first and second ends of the housing portion. The first attachment portion is arranged and configured to be coupled to one free end of the handlebar, while the second attachment portion is arranged and configured to be coupled to the other free end of the bicycle handlebar. Preferably, at least one of the attachment portions includes a retractable member receivable within a corresponding free end of the handlebar. Preferably, the bicycle computer is coupled to the free ends of the handlebar to form a closed loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: 6557437
    Abstract: A device for mounting a bicycle display to a steering member of a bicycle includes a mounting arch. A display coupler is disposed on the mounting arch. A first mounting section with a first mounting surface is disposed at a first end of the mounting arch. The first mounting section includes an opening that receives a fastener. A second mounting section is disposed at a second end of the mounting arch. The second mounting section includes a second mounting surfaces that does not face the first mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Takuji Masui, Shigekatsu Okada
  • Publication number: 20010039850
    Abstract: A device for mounting a bicycle display to a steering member of a bicycle includes a mounting arch; a display coupler disposed on the mounting arch; a first mounting section disposed at a first end of the mounting arch and having a first mounting surface; wherein the first mounting section includes a first mounting opening extending completely through the first mounting section and intersecting the first mounting surface for receiving a first fastener therethrough; and a second mounting section disposed at a second end of the mounting arch and having a second mounting surface that does not face the first mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Takuji Masui, Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: 6305241
    Abstract: A device for mounting a bicycle display to a steering member of a bicycle includes a mounting arch; a display coupler disposed on the mounting arch; a first mounting section disposed at a first end of the mounting arch and having a first mounting surface; wherein the first mounting section includes a first mounting opening extending completely through the first mounting section and intersecting the first mounting surface for receiving a first fastener therethrough; and a second mounting section disposed at a second end of the mounting arch and having a second mounting surface that does not face the first mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Takuji Masui, Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: 6265967
    Abstract: A cable operated display device for a bicycle is provided in which the cable can be easily installed or replaced. The cable operated display device includes a mounting portion, a housing, an internal take-up element and a lid. The mounting portion is adapted to be coupled to a portion of a bicycle. The housing is coupled to the mounting portion. The housing has an interior cavity and an open front. The internal take-up element is pivotally coupled within the housing about a first pivot axis. The internal take-up element has a cable attachment portion that is accessible through the open front of the housing without detaching the internal take-up element from the housing. The lid is releasably coupled to the housing to overlie the open front of the housing. The lid has a window to view the movement of an indicator coupled to the internal take-up element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D504359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, David Lawrence, Anthony Piazza, David Webster
  • Patent number: D507995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D453716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshihide Iteya, Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D520920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D521421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D522413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D531944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D545748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, Anthony Piazza
  • Patent number: D580303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada
  • Patent number: D580304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shigekatsu Okada