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Shizuoka, Japan

Kazuo Akiyama

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazuo Akiyama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazuo-akiyama

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 139(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shimizu, JP (2001)
  • Shizuoka, JP (1996 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,310 
 
Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2003

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6592239 - Vehicular lamp and method for producing same (2003-07-15),
2. 6478451 - Vehicular lamp unit and method for manufacturing same (2002-11-12),
3. 6464374 - Vehicular lamp unit and method for manufacturing same (2002-10-15),
4. 6409370 - Vehicular lamp lens having an indented front surface (2002-06-25),
5. 6290792 - Method and apparatus for producing lens for vehicular lamp (2001-09-18),
6. 6273980 - Vibration welding apparatus and vibration welding method (2001-08-14),
7. 6247831 - Vehicle lamp with multiple-wall support structure (2001-06-19),
8. 6241936 - Method of forming a gasket for automotive lamps (2001-06-05),
9. 5993036 - Automotive lamps (1999-11-30),
10. 5560706 - Seal structure and process for a vehicular lamp (1996-10-01),
11. 5556584 - Process of forming a seal structure for a vehicular lamp (1996-09-17),

Title: Kazuo Akiyama: Innovator in Vehicular Lamp Technology

Introduction

Kazuo Akiyama is a prominent inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicular lamp technology, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the quality and durability of vehicular lamps, ensuring they meet the demands of modern automotive applications.

Latest Patents

Akiyama's latest patents include a vehicular lamp and a method for producing the same. This invention features a vehicular lamp with improved appearance quality, eliminating burrs around the joint interface between the front lens and lamp body. The design ensures sufficient joint strength, even in areas where the joint interface shape changes three-dimensionally. A sealing leg on the front lens is joined to the lamp body through laser welding, allowing for efficient energy transfer during the welding process.

Another notable patent is the vehicular lamp unit and method for manufacturing the same. This invention prevents bonding failure between the front lens and lamp body while enhancing bonding strength and improving the outer appearance quality. The design incorporates an inclined bonded surface that increases bonding width and strength, even in the presence of irregularities.

Career Highlights

Kazuo Akiyama is associated with Koito Manufacturing Company, Ltd., a leader in automotive lighting solutions. His work has significantly advanced the technology used in vehicular lamps, contributing to safer and more efficient automotive lighting systems.

Collaborations

Akiyama has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Fujihiko Sugiyama and Kazuhiro Yamazaki. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation in the field of automotive lighting.

Conclusion

Kazuo Akiyama's contributions to vehicular lamp technology exemplify the importance of innovation in the automotive industry. His patents reflect a commitment to quality and efficiency, making a lasting impact on vehicular lighting solutions.

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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