Toyota, Japan

Koji Sugiura

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Exhaust Gas Purification. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Cataler Corporation, Toyo Tire Rubber Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1994-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Koji Sugiura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/koji-sugiura-ybriy93j

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 70.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 113(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kasugai, JP (1994)
  • Hamamatsu, JP (2018)
  • Toyota, JP (2010 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1994-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Gas Supply Device
Exhaust Gas Purification
Hydrogen Filling Method
Fluid Tank
Fueling Device
Exhaust Gas Control
Laminated Sheet
Fuel Tank Structure
Poppet Valve
Inflatable Bags
Airbag Systems
Manufacturing Method
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Koji Sugiura

Introduction

Koji Sugiura is a prominent inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of technologies related to hydrogen and fluid management. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Sugiura's work reflects a commitment to innovation and advancement in his field.

Latest Patents

One of Sugiura's latest patents is a hydrogen filling method. This method involves a step of attaching a filling tank to a filling device and controlling the hydrogen filling from the filling device to the filling tank based on a temperature sensor provided in a dummy tank. Another notable patent is for a fluid tank, which is a pressure vessel designed to contain a fluid, such as a high-pressure gas. This invention features a metal dome arrangement that allows for variable distance adjustments between the domes, enhancing the functionality of the pressure vessel.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Sugiura has worked with notable companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation and Cataler Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in automotive and fluid technologies.

Collaborations

Sugiura has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Masatoshi Ikebe and Keisuke Murawaki. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the successful development of various technologies.

Conclusion

Koji Sugiura's contributions to innovation, particularly in hydrogen and fluid management technologies, highlight his role as a leading inventor in Japan. His patents and collaborations reflect a dedication to advancing engineering solutions that can have a significant impact on the industry.

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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