Obu, Japan

Atsushi Sugimoto

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Aisan Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2012-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Atsushi Sugimoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/atsushi-sugimoto-wcejrvp9

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 20.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 17(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Obu, JP (2012 - 2019)
  • Aichi-ken, JP (2019)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2012-2019

Loading Chart...
5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Atsushi Sugimoto: Innovator in Fuel Vapor Recovery Technology

Introduction

Atsushi Sugimoto is a prominent inventor based in Obu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of fuel vapor recovery technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His innovative designs focus on improving the efficiency and safety of fuel systems in vehicles.

Latest Patents

One of Sugimoto's latest inventions is a fuel vapor recovery apparatus. This apparatus includes an adsorbent canister capable of capturing fuel vapor produced in a fuel tank. It features a purge passage that connects the adsorbent canister to an intake passage of an engine, along with a purge pump designed to deliver fuel vapor from the canister to the intake passage. The design incorporates a prevention mechanism to stop liquid fuel from entering the motor part of the pump.

Another notable invention is an evaporated fuel processing device. This device consists of a fuel tank, canister, atmospheric passage, vapor passage, intake pipe, purge passage, purge pump, and flow rate control valve. It utilizes negative pressure in the intake pipe to desorb evaporated fuel when sufficient pressure is generated. If not, the purge pump is activated to assist in the desorption process. The innovative design of the purge pump allows gas to flow even when the drive is stopped.

Career Highlights

Atsushi Sugimoto is currently employed at Aisan Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies in fuel systems. His work has been instrumental in advancing the efficiency of fuel vapor recovery systems, contributing to environmental sustainability.

Collaborations

Sugimoto collaborates with talented coworkers, including Katsuhiko Makino and Keisuke Wakamatsu. Their combined expertise fosters a creative environment that drives innovation in their projects.

Conclusion

Atsushi Sugimoto's contributions to fuel vapor recovery technology highlight his role as a leading inventor in the automotive industry. His innovative patents reflect a commitment to enhancing vehicle efficiency and environmental protection.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
Loading…