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Kobe, Japan

Hideaki Yoshikawa

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited. Active years: 1990-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideaki Yoshikawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideaki-yoshikawa-00jzehh1

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 45.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 47(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 4,554 
 
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1990-2011

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8047244 - Pneumatic tire with tread having radially extending fine grooves (2011-11-01),
2. 7954529 - Heavy duty tire (2011-06-07),
3. 7735534 - Heavy duty pneumatic tire with belt hard rubber layer (2010-06-15),
4. 7578328 - Heavy duty tire (2009-08-25),
5. 7493928 - Heavy duty tire (2009-02-24),
6. 7490649 - Heavy duty tire with bead anchor rubber (2009-02-17),
7. 5431209 - Passenger tire with low bead apex volume (1995-07-11),
8. 5415216 - Passenger radial tire including bead reinforcement (1995-05-16),
9. 5277236 - High-speed radial tire for heavy load with specified belt camber quantity (1994-01-11),
10. 5188686 - High speed tire for heavy duty vehicles including bead part with side (1993-02-23),
11. 4955416 - Pneumatic radial tire carcass profile (1990-09-11),

Title: Innovations of Hideaki Yoshikawa

Introduction

Hideaki Yoshikawa is a prominent inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of tire technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing tire performance, particularly in terms of noise reduction and durability.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a pneumatic tire designed with a tread that features radially extending fine grooves. This design improves noise performance without compromising drainage capabilities. The tire includes at least one circumferential main groove that extends continuously in the circumferential direction, with fine grooves that are strategically placed to enhance performance. Another notable patent is for a heavy-duty tire, which consists of a carcass ply of cords and a bead reinforcing layer. This design ensures structural integrity and performance under demanding conditions.

Career Highlights

Hideaki Yoshikawa is associated with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, a leading company in the tire manufacturing sector. His expertise and innovative designs have played a crucial role in advancing the company's product offerings.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Kiyoto Maruoka and Shinzo Kajiwara, contributing to the development of cutting-edge tire technologies.

Conclusion

Hideaki Yoshikawa's contributions to tire innovation exemplify the impact of dedicated inventors in enhancing product performance and safety. His work continues to influence the tire industry significantly.

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]
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