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Wako, Japan

Makoto Kihara

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 13 EPO patents. Top assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2012-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Makoto Kihara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/makoto-kihara

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 55.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 65(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Saitama, JP (2014)
  • Wako, JP (2012 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 22,006 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2018

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9855974 - Vehicle body structure (2018-01-02),
2. 8915539 - Structure for front portion of vehicle (2014-12-23),
3. 8764104 - Structure of front section of vehicle body (2014-07-01),
4. 8702158 - Structure for vehicle body front portion (2014-04-22),
5. 8668213 - Damper mounting structure (2014-03-11),
6. 8485591 - Front vehicle body structure (2013-07-16),
7. 8403404 - Vehicle body front structure and manufacturing method thereof (2013-03-26),
8. 8276976 - Vehicle body front structure (2012-10-02),
9. 8118349 - Vehicle body front part structure (2012-02-21),

Title: Makoto Kihara: Innovator in Vehicle Body Structures

Introduction

Makoto Kihara is a prominent inventor based in Wako, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the field of vehicle body structures. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Kihara's work has been instrumental in enhancing vehicle safety and performance.

Latest Patents

Kihara's latest patents include innovative designs for vehicle body structures. One notable patent describes a body structure that features a bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction. This design includes a pair of front side frames and bumper beam extensions that connect to the bumper beam at strategic positions. Another patent focuses on a structure for the front portion of a vehicle, which incorporates a windshield lower member with an extended portion designed to improve structural integrity and safety.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kihara has been associated with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., where he has played a vital role in developing advanced vehicle technologies. His expertise in vehicle body structures has led to numerous innovations that enhance both safety and efficiency in automotive design.

Collaborations

Kihara has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Shigeto Yasuhara and Shuji Ichikawa. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge automotive solutions.

Conclusion

Makoto Kihara's contributions to the automotive industry through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his importance as an inventor. His work continues to influence vehicle design and safety standards, making a lasting 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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