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Chichibu, Japan

Hideo Matsunaga

This inventor holds 85 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Fuel Emission Control (CPC class F02M25-0836). Top assignees: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Bridgestone Corporation. Active years: 2001-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hideo Matsunaga. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hideo-matsunaga

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 85 

% Patents Active = 40.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 25

Forward Citations = 1,953(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,790(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Cichibu, JP (2008)
  • Saitama-ken, JP (2010 - 2012)
  • Hanno, JP (2014)
  • Tokorozawa, JP (2014)
  • Saitama, JP (2001 - 2015)
  • Chichibu, JP (2009 - 2018)
  • Okazaki, JP (2015 - 2019)
  • Tokyo, JP (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal63 out of 1,273 
 
Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal22 out of 1,650 
 
Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 5,195 
 
Bridgestone Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Fuel Tank System
Fuel Evaporative Emission
Hybrid Vehicle Diagnostics
Engine Control Apparatus
Failure Detection Device
Golf Swing Analysis
Diagnostic Apparatus
Electric Vehicle Technology
Emission Control Device
Golf Club Properties
Swing Simulation System
Kinetic Properties Analysis
85 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12078130 - Fuel tank system (2024-09-03),
2. 11719197 - Fuel tank system (2023-08-08),
3. 11698044 - Fuel tank system (2023-07-11),
4. 11325461 - Vehicle (2022-05-10),
5. 10927795 - Fuel evaporative gas emission suppressing device (2021-02-23),
6. 10683003 - Failure determination device for hybrid vehicle (2020-06-16),
7. 10612484 - Control apparatus for engine (2020-04-07),
8. 10495015 - Diagnostic device (2019-12-03),
9. 10487765 - Failure detection apparatus for fuel systems of engine (2019-11-26),
10. 10393000 - Failure determination apparatus for oxygen concentration sensor (2019-08-27),
11. 10233872 - Fuel evaporative gas emission suppressor (2019-03-19),
12. 10190562 - Engine start determining apparatus (2019-01-29),
13. 10190469 - Failure detection device of internal combustion engine (2019-01-29),
14. 9990858 - Golf swing classification method, golf club selection method, golf swing classification device, and golf swing classification system (2018-06-05),
15. 9850855 - Fuel evaporative gas emission control apparatus (2017-12-26),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Hideo Matsunaga

Introduction: Hideo Matsunaga, a pioneering inventor hailing from Chichibu, Japan, has made significant contributions to the world of technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Matsunaga's latest patents showcase his expertise in the field of robotics, with a focus on developing advanced AI algorithms for autonomous systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Matsunaga has been at the forefront of technological advancements, holding multiple patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics.

Collaborations: Matsunaga has collaborated with leading research institutions and tech companies to further his inventions, working closely with experts in the field to bring his ideas to life.

Conclusion: Hideo Matsunaga's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology have solidified his position as a visionary inventor in the world of robotics.

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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