Toyota, Japan

Katsuya Shimazu

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Safety Systems. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho. Active years: 2002-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Katsuya Shimazu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/katsuya-shimazu

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 

% Patents Active = 90.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 55(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2002-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Vehicle Occupant Restraint
Pre-Crash Seat Belt
Cabin Airflow
Occupant Protection
Handrail Structure
Buckle Device
Lumbar Support
Head-Protection Air-Bag
Sound Input/Output
Vehicle Battery Mount
Step-Mounted Vehicle
Seat Belt Device
21 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Katsuya Shimazu - Innovator in Vehicle Airbag Technology

Introduction

Katsuya Shimazu is an inventor based in Toyota-shi, Japan. He is known for his contributions to vehicle safety technology, particularly in the area of airbag control systems. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his innovative ideas are reflected in his latest patent applications.

Latest Patent Applications

Katsuya Shimazu has filed several notable patent applications. One of his latest applications is for a "CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AIRBAG." This invention focuses on determining whether to deploy only the front-collision airbag or both the ceiling airbag and the front-collision airbag during a vehicle front collision. The decision is based on the front-rear slide position and the seat back angle of the seat. Another significant application is for an "AIRBAG CONTROL DEVICE, AIRBAG CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM." This device includes a memory and a processor that determines the propriety of deploying an airbag or warning a seated passenger based on the appearance of a specific pattern in an image captured from a range that includes a cover for the airbag.

Conclusion

Katsuya Shimazu is an innovative inventor whose work in vehicle airbag technology aims to enhance passenger safety. His latest patent applications demonstrate his commitment to advancing automotive safety systems.

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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