Neal T Saiki

US Patent:

7100930, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662870

Inventors:

Neal Tate Saiki - Scotts Valley CA, US

International Classification:

B62K 3/00

US Classification:

280284

Abstract:

A bicycle rear suspension of the type where the crank set is mounted on the swingarm. The swingarm is connected to the main frame by a set of pivoting links that downwardly converge. The links produce an instant center of rotation for the swingarm that moves in a rearward path. The rearward path starts from horizontally forward of the crank center and moves to be approximately horizontally in line with the crank center. This reduces the vertical movement of the cranks as the suspension is compressed.

US Patent:

7807290, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Nov 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/948663

Inventors:

Neal T. Saiki - Scotts Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Zero Motorcycles Inc. - Scotts Valley CA

International Classification:

H01M 2/22
H01M 2/24
H01M 2/26
H01M 6/42
H02J 7/00

US Classification:

429160, 429158, 429159, 429161, 296231, 296234, 320126

Abstract:

A battery cell assembly includes a plurality of battery cells. Each battery cell comprises a first end that is positively charged and a second end that is negatively charged. One or more flexible conductors are adapted to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells. A plurality of bands secures the one or more flexible conductors to the plurality of battery cells. The flexible conductors are configured to withstand a current on the order of 300 amps and a minimum temperature of 170 F.

US Patent:

20040006820, Jan 15, 2004

Filed:

Jul 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/194732

Inventors:

Neal Saiki - Scotts Valley CA, US

International Classification:

A47C017/64
A45F003/22

US Classification:

005/111000, 005/114000, 005/120000

Abstract:

A portable cot that consists of a tubular framework that supports a cloth bed. The framework and bed are suspended from above by hanging webbing that allows suspension from a single point. The tubular members of the framework are connected together by hinges that allow the framework to folded into a small bundle of tubes.

US Patent:

20040036249, Feb 26, 2004

Filed:

May 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/448879

Inventors:

Mark McGuire - Redondo Beach CA, US
Neal Saiki - Scotts Valley CA, US

International Classification:

B62M001/00

US Classification:

280/253000

Abstract:

A lightweight scooter with a pedal driven propulsion system incorporates a foot pedal mounted on a chassis that drives an idler sprocket to provide tension on a chain. The chain is coupled to a drive sprocket on the rear wheel to transmit the tension supplied by the foot pedal to a rotation of the drive sprocket, and consequently the rear wheel of the scooter. A one-way clutch permits counter rotation of the drive sprocket during the return of the foot pedal and the chain to the original position, which is aided by a return spring. The scooter is preferably also equipped with a folding mechanism including a linkage that locks in an open position to prevent inadvertent collapse of the scooter, and can quickly be manually disengaged to allow the scooter to fold compactly onto itself.

US Patent:

20200282839, Sep 10, 2020

Filed:

Nov 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/686078

Inventors:

Neal Saiki - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

B60L 7/22
B60L 58/26
B60L 50/60

Abstract:

A regenerative braking energy dissipater system which is adapted to dissipate energy from a regenerative brake in the case when the battery cannot accept further energy. The system may switch the energy flow from the battery to a dissipater when the battery has reached a high level of charge. The dissipater may include load resistors. The system may be designed such that the airflow around the dissipater flows over and under the dissipating plate.

US Patent:

20200283093, Sep 10, 2020

Filed:

Feb 13, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/790615

Inventors:

- Santa Cruz CA, US
Neal Saiki - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

B62M 6/70
B62M 6/60

Abstract:

An electric motor bicycle system with an electric motor driven gear adapted to drive a wheel gear coupled to a bicycle hub. The motor driven gear is coupled to the wheel gear with a chain. The chain may be tensioned with one or more tensioners, which allow for a tighter system geometry. The motor may be supported with a bracket adapted to mount to industry standard disc brake mounting interfaces. In some aspects, the motor driven gear is coupled to the disc mounting interface of a wheel hub. In some aspects, the electric motor bicycle system may also have a disc brake system integrated therein.

US Patent:

20200207440, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Oct 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/596761

Inventors:

Neal Saiki - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

B62L 3/02
B60T 7/08
G01D 5/14

Abstract:

An adjustable hand brake lever assembly for a proportional electric braking system for a bicycle or other vehicle. The brake lever assembly may include a sensor assembly which is adapted for use with a standard brake lever assembly as used with mechanical cable braking systems. The sensor assembly may be replaced as a unit. The sensor assembly is adapted to allow for setting the reach adjustment, allowing a user to set a preferred initial position. The adjustable brake lever assembly may be coupled to a control electronic module and a regenerative braking system on a bicycle.

US Patent:

20200079470, Mar 12, 2020

Filed:

Aug 14, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/541130

Inventors:

Neal Saiki - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

B62M 6/70
H02K 7/116
H02K 1/12

Abstract:

An electric motor bicycle system with an electric motor driven gear adapted to drive a wheel gear coupled to a bicycle hub. The motor driven gear is coupled to the wheel gear with a chain. The chain may be tensioned with one or more tensioners, which allow for a tighter system geometry. The motor may be supported with a bracket adapted to mount to industry standard disc brake mounting interfaces. In some aspects, the motor driven gear is coupled to the disc mounting interface of a wheel hub. In some aspects, the electric motor bicycle system may also have a disc brake system integrated therein.