Patents by Inventor Sota Yamaguchi
Sota Yamaguchi 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: 11919607Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur includes a base element including a first attachment end for coaxial installation on a rear-wheel axis and a second attachment end, a movable element movable relative to the base element, a linkage mechanism connecting the movable element to the base element, and a chain guide arrangement rotatably connected to the movable element. The second attachment end is coupled to the linkage mechanism. The first attachment end includes a first arm and a second arm, which are spaced apart in an axial direction with respect to the rear-wheel axis. The base element includes an angular position adjustment structure that adjusts an angular position of the derailleur relative to a bicycle frame by rotating the first arm and the second arm about the rear-wheel axis. The angular position adjustment structure is disposed between the first and second attachment ends in a radial direction of the rear-wheel axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Satoshi Shahana, Sota Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20240021496Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor unit that includes a first substrate including a first wiring board to which a first semiconductor chip is bonded, a second semiconductor unit that includes a second substrate including a second wiring board to which a second semiconductor chip is bonded, a cooling unit including a first cooling surface and a second cooling surface that are opposite to each other and respectively have the first semiconductor unit facing the first substrate thereon and the second semiconductor unit facing the second substrate thereon, and an output terminal provided at a first side of the cooling unit and being connected to both the first wiring board and the second wiring board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20230282563Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip that has a first main electrode on a rear surface thereof and a second main electrode on a front surface thereof, and a wiring layer electrically connected to at least one of the first main electrode or the second main electrode. The wiring layer includes a conductive member that is disposed on a front surface of the wiring layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20230086645Abstract: A bearing device includes: a magnetic ring fixed to an inner ring; and a stator fixed to an outer ring so as to face magnetic ring. Magnetic ring and stator constitute a claw pole type generator. Stator includes a coil and a magnetic yoke surrounding coil. The magnetic yoke is configured by combining a first member and a second member that are magnetic bodies. First member and second member have an identical shape. Each of first member and second member has a plurality of second claws arranged in a comb shape. A plurality of first claws of first member and the plurality of second claws of second member are alternately arranged on a surface facing magnetic ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Takashi KOIKE, Yusuke SHIBUYA, Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20220204135Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur includes a base element including a first attachment end for coaxial installation on a rear-wheel axis and a second attachment end, a movable element movable relative to the base element, a linkage mechanism connecting the movable element to the base element, and a chain guide arrangement rotatably connected to the movable element. The second attachment end is coupled to the linkage mechanism. The first attachment end includes a first arm and a second arm, which are spaced apart in an axial direction with respect to the rear-wheel axis. The base element includes an angular position adjustment structure that adjusts an angular position of the derailleur relative to a bicycle frame by rotating the first arm and the second arm about the rear-wheel axis. The angular position adjustment structure is disposed between the first and second attachment ends in a radial direction of the rear-wheel axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Satoshi SHAHANA, Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20220196115Abstract: An object is to prevent a loss in sprocket drive efficiency and chain slacking. The chain includes a plurality of inner link plates, a plurality of outer link plates, and a plurality of pins. At least any of the plurality of inner link plates, outer link plates, or pins include a hardened surface layer on part or all of sliding surfaces that slide against other components, the hardened surface layer containing one of Cr carbide, Ti carbide, V carbide, Nb carbide, Cr nitride, Ti nitride, V nitride, and Nb nitride.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.Inventors: Yusuke Saito, Toyonaga Saitoh, Sota Yamaguchi, Shota Suyama
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Publication number: 20220154774Abstract: A rolling bearing according to an embodiment includes a stationary ring having a first facing surface, a rotating ring having a second facing surface facing the first facing surface, and rotating relative to the stationary ring, rolling elements arranged between the first facing surface and the second facing surface, a cage that retains the rolling elements, first electrodes and second electrodes fixed in position relative to the stationary ring and arranged in a bearing space between the stationary ring and the rotating ring, third electrodes fixed in position relative to the rotating ring, position relative to the rolling elements, or position relative to the cage and arranged in the bearing space, and an insulating film formed on surfaces of the first electrodes and the second electrodes or surfaces of the third electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Hiroshi Tani, Hiroyuki HAKAMATA, Yusuke SHIBUYA, Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Patent number: 11180217Abstract: A multiple bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided that is capable of creating a gear ratio in a wide range. The multiple bicycle sprocket assembly includes a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The first sprocket includes a first tooth number that is less than or equal to ten. The second sprocket includes a second tooth number that is more than or equal to forty-four.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Koji Tokuyama, Kenji Ose, Toshinari Oishi, Kenji Kamada, Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10927940Abstract: A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body and sprocket teeth. The sprocket teeth include at least one first tooth. The at least one first tooth has a first maximum chain-engaging width, a first tooth center plane, a first projection, and a second projection. The first maximum chain-engaging width is defined in an axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis. The first tooth center plane is defined to bisect the first maximum chain-engaging width in the axial direction. The first projection has a first maximum axial length defined from the first tooth center plane in the axial direction. The second projection has a second maximum axial length defined from the first tooth center plane in the axial direction. The second maximum axial length is different from the first maximum axial length.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshinari Ooishi, Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10823269Abstract: A bicycle rotor comprises a base portion and at least one chain engagement portion. The base portion is configured to rotate around a rotational center axis of the bicycle rotor. The base portion is at least partly made of a first resin material. The first resin material has a first Young's modulus. The at least one chain engagement portion is provided on the base portion. The at least one chain engagement portion is at least partly made of a second resin material. The second resin material has a second Young's modulus. The first Young's modulus is higher than the second Young's modulus.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kenta Nakamura, Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10618597Abstract: A bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided that includes a sprocket support member. The sprocket support member includes a hub engagement portion, a first sprocket supporting member, and a second sprocket supporting member. The first sprocket supporting member extends from the hub engagement portion in a first axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis of the bicycle sprocket assembly. The second sprocket supporting member extends from the hub engagement portion in a second axial direction parallel to the rotational center axis. The second axial direction is opposite to the first axial direction. At least one of the first sprocket supporting member and the second sprocket supporting member includes a plurality of sprocket supporting arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Fujita, Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10577050Abstract: A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body and chain-driving teeth. The chain-driving teeth comprises at least one first tooth and at least one second tooth. The at least one first tooth has a first circumferential tooth-length defined in a circumferential direction at a radial location defined in vicinity of a reference line. The at least one second tooth has a second circumferential tooth-length defined in the circumferential direction at the radial location. The first circumferential tooth-length is larger than the second circumferential tooth-length. A dimensional difference between the first circumferential tooth-length and the second circumferential tooth-length is equal to or smaller than 1 mm.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Kenichi Akanishi, Atsuhiro Emura, Sota Yamaguchi, Toshinari Oishi
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Patent number: 10486770Abstract: A bicycle tensioner apparatus comprises a first base member, a second base member, and a tensioner. The second base member is movably coupled to the first base member. The tensioner is configured to contact a driving-force transmitting member to apply tension to the driving-force transmitting member. The tensioner is coupled to both the first base member and the second base member. The tensioner is movable relative to at least one of the first base member and the second base member in response to a relative movement between the first base member and the second base member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Atsuhiro Emura, Toshinari Oishi, Yusuke Nishimoto, Sota Yamaguchi, Kohei Obuchi, Kento Mitsuyasu
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Publication number: 20190293166Abstract: A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body and sprocket teeth. The sprocket teeth include at least one first tooth. The at least one first tooth has a first maximum chain-engaging width, a first tooth center plane, a first projection, and a second projection. The first maximum chain-engaging width is defined in an axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis. The first tooth center plane is defined to bisect the first maximum chain-engaging width in the axial direction. The first projection has a first maximum axial length defined from the first tooth center plane in the axial direction. The second projection has a second maximum axial length defined from the first tooth center plane in the axial direction. The second maximum axial length is different from the first maximum axial length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshinari OOISHI, Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Patent number: 10378637Abstract: A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body and sprocket teeth. The sprocket teeth include at least one first tooth and at least one second tooth. The at least one first tooth has a driving surface, a non-driving surface, a first maximum chain-engaging width, a first tooth center plane, and a first chain-facing surface. The first tooth center plane is defined to bisect the first maximum chain-engaging width in the axial direction. The first chain-facing surface is provided between the driving surface and the non-driving surface in a circumferential direction and is inclined with respect to the first tooth center plane in the circumferential direction. The at least one second tooth has a second maximum chain-engaging width defined in in the axial direction. The first maximum chain-engaging width is larger than the second maximum chain-engaging width.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Toshinari Ooishi, Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10351208Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur is basically provided a base member, a movable member, a chain guide and a resistance applying structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle. The movable member is movably coupled to the base member. The chain guide is rotatably coupled to the movable member around a first rotational axis. The resistance applying structure includes a friction applying member that applies a frictional resistance to rotational movement of the chain guide. The resistance applying structure is offset from the first rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Sota Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10316951Abstract: A bicycle drive unit comprises a housing configured to be mounted to a first base member. The housing includes a first wall at least partly defining an internal space to at least partly accommodate a bicycle crank having a crank rotational axis. The first wall includes a first transmitting surface disposed to at least partly face upward in a bicycle upright state where the crank rotational axis horizontally extends and the housing is mounted on the first base member. The first transmitting surface is configured to face a first receiving surface of the first base member to transmit an upward force from the housing to the first base member. The first transmitting surface being at least partly disposed below the crank rotational axis in the bicycle upright state.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Atsuhiro Emura, Toshinari Oishi, Yusuke Nishimoto, Sota Yamaguchi, Kohei Obuchi, Kento Mitsuyasu
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Patent number: 10300986Abstract: A bicycle transmission apparatus comprises a base member, a first transmission member, a second transmission member, a first coupling member, a first guide structure, a switching device, and a transmission controller. The switching device is configured to switch a position of the first transmission member relative to the base member in an axial direction between a first axial position and a second axial position. The transmission controller is configured to control the switching device and the first guide structure so as not to change a first engagement state of the first coupling member from one cogwheel to another adjacent cogwheel among first cogwheels when the first transmission member moves relative to the base member in association with a movement of the first guide structure relative to the base member to change a second engagement state of the first coupling member from one cogwheel to another adjacent cogwheel among second cogwheels.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Atsuhiro Emura, Toshinari Oishi, Yusuke Nishimoto, Sota Yamaguchi, Kohei Obuchi, Kento Mitsuyasu
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Publication number: 20180290711Abstract: A multiple bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided that is capable of creating a gear ratio in a wide range. The multiple bicycle sprocket assembly includes a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The first sprocket includes a first tooth number that is less than or equal to ten. The second sprocket includes a second tooth number that is more than or equal to forty-four.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Koji TOKUYAMA, Kenji OSE, Toshinari OISHI, Kenji KAMADA, Sota YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20180244345Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur is basically provided a base member, a movable member, a chain guide and a resistance applying structure. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle. The movable member is movably coupled to the base member. The chain guide is rotatably coupled to the movable member around a first rotational axis. The resistance applying structure includes a friction applying member that applies a frictional resistance to rotational movement of the chain guide. The resistance applying structure is offset from the first rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Sota YAMAGUCHI