This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2015-2020.
Location History:
- Aichi-ken, JP (2015)
- Obu, JP (2017 - 2019)
- Kariya, JP (2015 - 2020)
Company Filing History:
9 out of 1,894 
6 out of 38,774 
Years Active: 2015-2020
Title: Ikkei Ohgitani: Innovator in Vehicle Technology
Introduction
Ikkei Ohgitani is a prominent inventor based in Obu, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing vehicle lighting and improving the efficiency of electrically-driven vehicles.
Latest Patents
One of Ohgitani's latest patents is a vehicle lighting device designed to be mounted on a vehicle. This device features a bar-shaped light guide and a light emitter. The light guide consists of a first body section and a second body section, with the first body section including a straight section and a curved section. The light emitter is strategically arranged to emit light toward the first end of the first body section, allowing the curved section and the second body section to emit light in different directions.
Another notable patent is for an electrically-driven vehicle that incorporates a high-capacity battery unit and a high-output battery unit. Both units supply electric power to rotating electric machines, with a charging inlet serving as the charging port for an external power supply. This design minimizes electric power loss caused by wiring resistance during external charging, making it a significant advancement in plug-in type electrically-driven vehicles.
Career Highlights
Ikkei Ohgitani has worked with notable companies in the automotive industry, including Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha and Toyota Jidosha Kikai Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in vehicle technology.
Collaborations
Ohgitani has collaborated with talented individuals such as Takahiro Fukagawa and Hidetoshi Kusumi. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.
Conclusion
Ikkei Ohgitani is a distinguished inventor whose work in vehicle technology has led to several innovative patents. His contributions continue to shape the future of automotive design and efficiency.