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Fujisawa, Japan

Kazumi Hira

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Nissan Motor Company Limited, Nsk-Warnar Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1978-1990.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazumi Hira. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazumi-hira

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 56(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Fujisawa, JA (1978)
  • Fijisawa, JP (1982)
  • Fujisawa, JP (1982 - 1990)
  • Yokohama, JP (1990)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 1 
 
Nsk-Warnar Kabushiki Kaisha
 patent
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1978-1990

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4906022 - Passive seat belt arrangement (1990-03-06),
2. 4902040 - Guide rail mounting assembly for automotive passive seat belt system (1990-02-20),
3. 4619725 - Method of producing a headrest (1986-10-28),
4. 4453760 - Combination rack-and-armrest assembly (1984-06-12),
5. 4355842 - Kicking plate mounting structure (1982-10-26),
6. 4323276 - Vehicle roof structure (1982-04-06),
7. 4073534 - Motor vehicle with a shelf in its luggage compartment (1978-02-14),

Title: Kazumi Hira: Innovator in Automotive Safety

Introduction

Kazumi Hira is a notable inventor based in Fujisawa, Japan. She has made significant contributions to automotive safety through her innovative designs and patents. With a total of 7 patents, her work focuses on enhancing the functionality and safety of vehicle seat belt systems.

Latest Patents

One of her latest patents is a passive seat belt arrangement. This invention features a design that includes a guide rail attached to the roof side rail and the center pillar of a vehicle. The arrangement allows for a smoothly curved inner edge at the jointed portion, improving the overall safety and comfort of the seat belt system. Another significant patent is the guide rail mounting assembly for an automotive passive seat belt system. This assembly comprises a rigid bracket with an essentially U-shaped portion and an elastic plate, ensuring secure attachment to the vehicle body.

Career Highlights

Kazumi Hira has worked with prominent companies in the automotive industry, including Nissan Motor Company Limited and NSK-Warner Corporation. Her experience in these organizations has allowed her to develop and refine her innovative ideas in automotive safety.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Kazumi has collaborated with talented individuals such as Kenro Otsuka and Takashi Nakamori. These partnerships have contributed to her success and the advancement of her inventions.

Conclusion

Kazumi Hira's contributions to automotive safety through her innovative patents demonstrate her commitment to enhancing vehicle safety. Her work continues to influence the industry and improve the lives of drivers and passengers alike.

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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