Wako, Japan

Katsuhiko Masuda

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Vehicle Power Transmission. Top assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Honda Giken Kogyo K.k.. Active years: 1988-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsuhiko Masuda. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsuhiko-masuda

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 149(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Saitama, JP (1988 - 1991)
  • Tochigi, JP (1989 - 1991)
  • Wako, JP (1988 - 1998)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1988-1998

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Areas of Expertise:
Torque Control
Power Transmission
Viscous Coupling
Differential Gear
Four-Wheel Drive
Driving-Force Control
Clutch Mechanism
Automotive Vehicles
Torque Transmitting Device
Drive Mode Selection
Direction-Dependent Transmission
Transmission System
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Katsuhiko Masuda: Innovator in Automotive Technology

Introduction

Katsuhiko Masuda is a prominent inventor based in Wako, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing vehicle performance and safety through advanced control systems.

Latest Patents

Masuda's latest patents include a driving-force control system for vehicles. This invention aims to connect the operation of the driving-force distributing device with the driving-force reducing device at an appropriate timing to ensure stable vehicle performance. When the slip rate exceeds a predetermined value, the driving-force distributing device is activated to maintain a differential operation limiting torque. If the slip rate continues to increase, the driving-force reducing device is engaged to hold the engine output at a predetermined value. Another notable patent is the driving-wheel torque control system for automotive vehicles. This system determines whether the driving wheels are in a predetermined racing state and adjusts the limited slip differential torque accordingly.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Katsuhiko Masuda has worked with notable companies such as Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and Honda Giken Kogyo K.K. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in automotive technology.

Collaborations

Masuda has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including Kazuhiko Shimada and Kazunori Shibuya. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and the successful implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Katsuhiko Masuda is a distinguished inventor whose work in automotive technology has led to significant advancements in vehicle performance and safety. His contributions continue to influence the industry and inspire future innovations.

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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