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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7406367 | Input circuit for bicycle component A bicycle component is provided with a manual input device, and an input circuit having a signal line, a power line and a comparison section. The input circuit is especially useful in electronic shifting. The manual input device has a first ON position, a second ON ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7386482 | Server system for distributing an electromotive power assisted bicycle To realize a unit sales system of an electromotive power assisted bicycle that provides a broad range of flexibility in conformity with requirements of a user, a server computer 1-1 for distributing an electromotive power assisted bicycle according to ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7370720 | Electromotive power assisted bicycle An electromotive power assisted bicycle includes a drive shaft rotated by a pedal effort a primary sprocket fixed to the drive shaft for transmitting the pedal effort to a drive wheel; a secondary sprocket fixed to the drive shaft coaxially with the primary sprocket... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357209 | Electrically assisted bicycle which enables aerobic exercise To provide an electromotive power assisted bicycle enabling an aerobic exercise with a light weight and simple mechanism, an electromotive power assisted bicycle 1 comprises a pedal effort detection means for detecting a pedal effort (99, 126), a drive... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7321218 | Bicycle derailer generator A derailler with a set of gears powered by bicycle chain to drive an AC generator. A bridge rectifier to convert AC to DC to charge the battery and to energize the head light and the tail light. A set of switches to control the head light, tail light, and battery. | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315099 | Cooled electric drive unit for a motor vehicle An electric drive unit for a motor vehicle, comprising: (a) a stub axle; (b) an electric motor having a stator that is fixed with respect to the stub axle and having a rotor that is rotatably supported with respect to the stub axle; ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314109 | Electric bicycle An electrically powered bicycle includes a hub motor, which is mounted to the bicycle frame by its axle. A drive sprocket mounted to the outer case of motor is engaged by a chain to the sprocket on a multi-speed hub on the rear wheel, so that when the motor turns, i... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7292006 | Controlled DC power supply for a human powered vehicle A DC power supply apparatus used with a power storage element comprises a rectifier circuit that converts AC current from an alternating current generator into a DC current; an input current adjusting circuit that receives DC current from the rectifier circuit to ad... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287512 | Throttle position sensor The present invention provides a throttle position sensor for a motorcycle including a handlebar having an end. The throttle position sensor includes a rotor having a first end and a second end. The rotor is positioned within the handlebar and rotated relative to th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284631 | Drive unit able to be applied to a vehicle provided with pedals A drive unit able to be applied to a vehicle with pedals, like a bicycle, a tricycle or other, having at least a flywheel and a pair of pedals connected to a central shaft rotatable around a rotation axis. The drive unit comprises an electric motor, fed by an electr... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273123 | Electric bicycle power structure An electric bicycle power structure includes a motor, a power exchange device and pedal interlocking shafts; and provides power through the motor or the pedaling pedal interlocking shafts, wherein the powerexchange device automatically switches between the motor and... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267190 | Electrically-driven vehicle To efficiently arrange a plurality of batteries in a large-sized electrically-driven vehicle. An electrically-driven vehicle includes a vehicle body frame including a head pipe for supporting a steering shaft, upper frames which project in the vehicle-body lateral d... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7259537 | Polarity-reversal protection circuit for energy sources A polarity-reversal protector for power sources, in particular for automobile batteries, which is connected between a power source and at least one consumer and/or at least one generator, is described. The polarity-reversal protector is to prevent the reverse polari... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7260471 | Drive force control apparatus of riding vehicle, its control method and riding type vehicle An engine (drive force) control apparatus for a motorcycle that prevents a change in vehicle behavior by noise or the like. A control CPU electronically controls injection and ignition of fuel and a throttle valve. An abnormality detecting portion detects an abnorma... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7243937 | Bicycle control apparatus A bicycle control apparatus comprises a mounting member structured to be attached to a bicycle, a control unit structured to be mounted to the mounting member and a battery unit structured to be detachably mounted to the control unit above the control unit. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240586 | Auxiliary power unit starting apparatus for an electric bicycle The present invention relates to an auxiliary power unit starting apparatus for an electric bicycle, which can convert the rider's pedaling force into mechanical displacement at the time the bicycle is being pedaled, and then the mechanical displacement can start th... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229392 | Exercise system for use within a vehicle An exercise system for use in a vehicle includes a frame that has a pair of spaced apart base members. Support legs extend from each base member and a crossbeam is connected to and extends between each support leg. Mounting fixtures are positioned on each support le... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225220 | On-line selection of service providers in distributed provision of services on demand An electronic control apparatus configured for use in routing customer orders, received over the internet, to a service provider such as a print service provider selected from a plurality of competing print service providers, comprises an electronic interface config... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210550 | Under-seat structure for a motorcycle A motorcycle with a seat frame and seat attached to a seat post. The seat frame is covered with the seat as viewed from above and is structured so as to hold an article in an exposed state thereon to form an article accommodating space below the seat. The rear wheel... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210548 | Electric powered vehicle An electric powered vehicle which is powered by an electric motor via a battery, includes a front frame which extends diagonally downward toward the rear of the vehicle from the head pipe, an intermediate frame which is bent toward the rear of the vehicle at the bot... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195088 | Bicycle drive unit and bicycle chain stay A bicycle drive unit comprises a frame main unit, first and second cover members, a rear hub, a rear gear shift apparatus, an electric driving mechanism and a power supply unit. The frame main unit diverges from a front end portion toward first and second rear end p... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178614 | Traveling apparatus and method for controlling thereof A traveling apparatus and a method for controlling thereof performs efficient charging with regenerative electrical power. An angle θ0 of a table (not illustrated) is detected by a gyroscopic sensor and an acceleration sensor to be supplied to a central ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174093 | Wheel chair drive apparatus and method A control system for a powered wheel chair drive modulates a pulse power delivery signal such that power is delivered gradually at throttle positions corresponding to a low speed, and power is delivered more rapidly at throttle positions corresponding to a higher sp... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165641 | Bicycle power supply with discharge function A bicycle power supply apparatus comprises a battery unit; a bicycle condition detecting unit that detects when a bicycle is in a selected condition that ordinarily does not require drawing current from the battery unit for powering a current drawing element; and a ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156405 | Folding scooter A foldable two wheeled scooter includes a steering post with a front wheel at a lower end and handlebars at an upper end. A support tube connects with a folding mechanism enclosed in a protective housing and supportively connects with a running board having a rear w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150332 | Speed controller for a vehicle A kinematic speed controller for a vehicle requires the constant deliberate movement of a rotary apparatus which is physically independent from the vehicle drive system. It does not require substantial operator muscle power since there is no direct mechanical connec... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150339 | Electrically powered bicycle An electrically powered bicycle is disclosed including a rear fork assembly having a pair of structures extending from a frame, a wheel attached between the structures of the rear fork assembly, an electric motor mounted adjacent to the wheel, and a drive mechanism ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140458 | Battery arrangement and battery mounting structure for a vehicle A battery arrangement structure for a vehicle including a motor for transmitting drive force to a drive wheel, a battery for supplying electrical power to the motor, and a storage box. The motor is arranged on one side of a vehicle center line oriented in a longitud... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134677 | Foldable scooter A foldable scooter including a support device onto which a steerable front wheel is mounted and a rear carriage. The carriage is connected to the support device at the front of the carriage. The carriage is provided with at least one wheel at the rear. The carriage ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117967 | Wheel chair apparatus and method A wheel chair drive apparatus includes a frame having a wheel mount, a battery mount, and a control shaft mount. A drive wheel has a drive motor incorporated within the drive wheel. A battery is in operative communication with the drive motor via a detachable jack. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117968 | Motor driven vehicle and method of sampling map data of the motor driven vehicle A motor driven vehicle includes an electric motor that drives wheels through a power source and an electric motor control unit that drives the electric motor. When a voltage of the power source is a predetermined value or greater, the electric motor control unit con... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117966 | Battery mounting arrangement for electrically powered vehicle An electrically-powered scooter including a front wheel, a rear wheel and a frame assembly. A handlebar assembly and a seat assembly are supported by the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a left frame rail and a right frame rail spaced laterally from one a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100729 | Suspension apparatus for scooter utilizing offset frame with torsion shock absorber A motor powered scooter for supporting a standing rider has an improved torsion acting shock absorbing mount for the cantilevered shock absorbing support of at least one of the scooter wheels from the frame. At least one torsion acting shock absorber is utilized. In... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7089126 | Diode discovery power level detection A method for discovering a power level in a diode discovery circuit includes transmiting a pulse signal from a diode discovery device on a first line, receiving the pulse signal in the diode discovery device on a second line, measuring a time to charge a capacitor i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7089097 | Vehicle control system and automobile using the same A low-cost vehicle control system and a car using the system controls radiation of an actuator driver and thereby reduces the radiation component cost and allows downsizing of an electronic control unit to improve the versatility. The vehicle control system has an e... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7062969 | Measurement apparatus and sensor apparatus A measurement apparatus includes a speed sensor, a cadence sensor and a display portion. The apparatus further includes a transmit portion for wirelessly transmitting signals detected by the speed sensor and the cadence sensor to the display portion. The transmit po... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7065434 | Bicycle electronic control device with a reset function An electronic control device for controlling a controlled device installed on a bicycle comprises a programmed computer that controls the control device. A reset circuit receives information related to a traveling condition of the bicycle and provides a reset signal... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7061228 | Apparatus for detecting rotation of a bicycle part An apparatus for detecting rotation of a bicycle part comprises a casing member comprising a generally annular body structured to be mounted to the bicycle part so that the annular body is incapable of rotating relative to the bicycle part as the bicycle part rotate... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040443 | Motorized scooter A scooter having a fuselage with a front portion and a rear portion that includes a rear wheel rotatably mounted at the rear portion. The scooter also includes a standing platform supported by the fuselage for supporting a rider and a transmission system mounted und... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036836 | Automatic speed change device for bicycle gearbox A structure of an automatic speed change device for bicycle gearbox is disclosed in this present invention. The above-mentioned design can be applied to a bicycle with a rear wheel speed change device. According to this invention, the automatic speed change device i... | 05/02/2006 |
