Hiroshima, Japan

Masahiro Yamaguchi

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Transportation Systems. Top assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited. Active years: 2005-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masahiro Yamaguchi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masahiro-yamaguchi-c5s3cxy7

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 23.1


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 86(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hiroshima, JP (2010 - 2012)
  • Mihara, JP (2012)
  • Horishima-ken, JP (2012)
  • Hiroshima-ken, JP (2005 - 2014)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2005-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Transportation System
Power Feeder
Guided Vehicle
Track Vehicle
Bogie Structure
Tramway Transit
Charging Method
Battery Estimation
Traffic System
Steering Control
Angular Phase Detection
13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masahiro Yamaguchi: Innovator in Transportation Systems

Introduction

Masahiro Yamaguchi is a prominent inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of transportation systems, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the efficiency and safety of transportation mechanisms.

Latest Patents

Yamaguchi's latest patents include a track type transportation system and a non-contact type power feeder system for mobile objects. The track type transportation system features an automatic steering mechanism and a fail-safe mechanism. It includes a detection mechanism that reliably detects deviations of a vehicle widthwise of a track. The system allows the vehicle to run on the road surface of the track, utilizing actuators to automatically steer the front and rear wheels. The fail-safe mechanism is composed of a protection track and protection wheels that run in the protection track without contact. Additionally, the non-contact type power feeder system enables quick charging and high electric power transmission to mobile objects. This system is designed for low-cost manufacturing and features a power feeder arranged along the running road surface.

Career Highlights

Masahiro Yamaguchi is currently employed at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, where he continues to develop innovative transportation solutions. His work has significantly impacted the industry, showcasing his expertise in engineering and design.

Collaborations

Yamaguchi has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Katsuaki Morita and Hiroshi Yamashita. Their combined efforts have contributed to the advancement of transportation technologies.

Conclusion

Masahiro Yamaguchi is a distinguished inventor whose work in transportation systems has led to numerous patents and innovations. His contributions continue to shape the future of transportation technology.

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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