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Wako, Japan

Kazuya Sakurai

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Vehicle Control Systems. Top assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nissin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1989-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kazuya Sakurai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kazuya-sakurai

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 67(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Saitama, JP (1991 - 1995)
  • Wako, JP (1989 - 2015)
  • Tokyo, JP (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 10,092 
 
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 22,006 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 69 
 
Nissin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 1 out of 309 
 
Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1989-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Braking Control Device
Vehicle Speed Control
Control Apparatus
Controller
Brake System
Turning Motion Control
Braking Force Control
Anti-Lock Control
Hydraulic Braking Pressure
Hydraulic Booster System
Accumulator
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12330533 - Braking control device for a vehicle and vehicle with braking control (2025-06-17),
2. 12311935 - Vehicle speed control device (2025-05-27),
3. 12188554 - Control apparatus for vehicle (2025-01-07),
4. 11926210 - Controller for vehicle (2024-03-12),
5. 9037375 - Vehicle brake system (2015-05-19),
6. 7260459 - Turning motion control system for vehicle (2007-08-21),
7. 5810456 - Brake system for vehicle (1998-09-22),
8. 5613740 - Brake System for vehicle (1997-03-25),
9. 5474369 - Braking force control system of vehicle (1995-12-12),
10. 5435634 - Anti-lock control method for vehicle (1995-07-25),
11. 5375917 - Braking force control system of vehicle (1994-12-27),
12. 5248190 - Hydraulic braking pressure control system for vehicle (1993-09-28),
13. 5186525 - Hydraulic braking pressure control system for vehicle (1993-02-16),
14. 5038564 - Pulsator-operated valving with reaction chamber accumulator for (1991-08-13),
15. 4976105 - Hydraulic booster system with accumulator (1990-12-11),

Title: Kazuya Sakurai: Innovator in Vehicle Braking Technology

Introduction

Kazuya Sakurai is a prominent inventor based in Wako, Japan, known for his significant contributions to vehicle braking technology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Sakurai has made remarkable advancements in the field of automotive engineering.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are two notable patents: the braking control device for a vehicle and the vehicle speed control device. The braking control device integrates a regenerative brake and a friction brake to effectively manage braking forces on the vehicle's wheels. It also features an SOC information obtaining part that monitors the battery's state of charge, along with an ECU that optimizes braking performance based on various parameters. The vehicle speed control device enhances deceleration control by adjusting the characteristics of the deceleration force applied when the accelerator pedal is released, ensuring a smoother driving experience.

Career Highlights

Sakurai has worked with esteemed companies such as Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to the advancement of vehicle technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kazuya Sakurai has collaborated with talented individuals, including Hiromi Inagaki and Wataru Saito. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking automotive technologies.

Conclusion

Kazuya Sakurai's work in vehicle braking technology exemplifies the impact of innovation in the automotive industry. His patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of vehicle safety and performance.

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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