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Hamamatsu, Japan

Ken Shibano

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 103(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 1,418 
 
Suzuki Motor Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2017

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9739342 - Engine balance shift (2017-08-22),
2. 9399974 - Motorcycle (2016-07-26),
3. 7140463 - Snowmobile equipped with a four-cycle engine and intake structure for snowmobile engines (2006-11-28),
4. 6941924 - Arrangement and structure of auxiliaries in a snowmobile engine (2005-09-13),
5. 6932050 - Engine controller for a vehicle including an automatic centrifugal clutch (2005-08-23),
6. 6834739 - Vehicle-mounted four-cycle engine control device (2004-12-28),
7. 6745862 - Snowmobile equipped with a four-cycle engine and intake structure for snowmobile engines (2004-06-08),
8. 6644261 - Cooling arrangement for a snowmobile engine (2003-11-11),

Title: Ken Shibano: Innovator in Motorcycle Engineering

Introduction

Ken Shibano is a prominent inventor based in Hamamatsu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of motorcycle engineering, holding a total of 8 patents. His innovative designs and engineering solutions have helped advance motorcycle technology.

Latest Patents

One of Ken Shibano's latest patents is related to an engine balance shift in motorcycles. This invention features a crankcase that contains both a crank shaft and a balancer shaft, with a cylinder and cylinder head positioned above the crankcase. An exhaust pipe extends from the cylinder head, while the balancer shaft is strategically positioned in front of the crank shaft. The crankcase includes a balancer shaft housing that supports the balancer shaft and has a recessed part depressed rearward in the front end center of the housing. The balancer shaft is designed with weights that are spaced apart on either side in the axis direction. Another notable patent involves the configuration of throttle bodies and a surge tank located behind the cylinder head, with an intercooler adjacent to the surge tank. A supercharger is positioned in front of the intercooler, enhancing the motorcycle's performance.

Career Highlights

Ken Shibano is currently employed at Suzuki Motor Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies for motorcycles. His work has been instrumental in improving the performance and efficiency of Suzuki's motorcycle lineup.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Ken has collaborated with talented coworkers, including Hideshi Morii and Yasuaki Yatagai. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of cutting-edge motorcycle technologies.

Conclusion

Ken Shibano is a key figure in motorcycle engineering, with a strong portfolio of patents that reflect his innovative spirit. His contributions to Suzuki Motor Corporation and the motorcycle industry as a whole are noteworthy and continue to influence future developments.

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