Toyota, Japan

Masahide Kobayashi

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Fuel System Technology. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1999-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahide Kobayashi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahide-kobayashi-ctpnpc5d

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 85.7



Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 94(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nishikamo, JP (2000)
  • Nishikamo-gun, JP (2002 - 2003)
  • Aichi-ken, JP (1999 - 2005)
  • Inazawa, JP (2007)
  • Toyota, JP (2011 - 2019)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1999-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Gas Container
Fuel System Component
Fuel Vapor Processing
Evaporated Fuel Treatment
Resin Molded Product
Fuel Tank System
Fuel Amount Detector
Fuel Reserving Device
Fuel Supply System
Pump Filter
14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masahide Kobayashi - Innovator at Toyota, JP

Introduction: Masahide Kobayashi is a renowned inventor based in Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Masahide Kobayashi holds several patents related to hybrid vehicle technology, including advancements in electric motors and energy management systems.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience at Toyota, Masahide Kobayashi has played a pivotal role in the development of fuel-efficient vehicles and sustainable transportation solutions. His innovative ideas have led to significant improvements in vehicle performance and environmental impact.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Masahide Kobayashi has collaborated with engineers, researchers, and designers both within Toyota and from external organizations. These collaborations have resulted in the successful implementation of cutting-edge technologies in Toyota's vehicles.

Conclusion: Masahide Kobayashi's dedication to innovation and his passion for creating sustainable transportation solutions have solidified his reputation as a pioneering inventor in the automotive industry. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and engineers.

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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