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Nagakute, Japan

Masakazu Owatari

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Aw Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2012-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masakazu Owatari. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masakazu-owatari

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Patents Active = 64.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyota, JP (2012)
  • Aichi-gun, JP (2015)
  • Nagakute, JP (2015 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 38,837 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 2,064 
 
Aisin Aw Co., Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2022

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11221067 - Control apparatus for vehicle (2022-01-11),
2. 10774902 - Control device of vehicle (2020-09-15),
3. 10711890 - Control apparatus for vehicle drive-force transmitting apparatus (2020-07-14),
4. 10683933 - Control apparatus for vehicle drive-force transmitting apparatus (2020-06-16),
5. 10563737 - Control device for automatic transmission (2020-02-18),
6. 10281032 - Transmission gear control apparatus for vehicle (2019-05-07),
7. 10253877 - Vehicle and control method for vehicle (2019-04-09),
8. 10167949 - Control device of vehicle power transmission device (2019-01-01),
9. 9890852 - Control device and control method for vehicle (2018-02-13),
10. 9759314 - Hydraulic control apparatus (2017-09-12),
11. 9371070 - System to control the torque of an internal combustion engine during a gear change (2016-06-21),
12. 9028355 - Control apparatus for automatic transmission (2015-05-12),
13. 9014927 - Shift control system and shift control method (2015-04-21),
14. 8265840 - Control device for automatic transmission (2012-09-11),

Title: Masakazu Owatari - Innovator in Vehicle Control Systems

Introduction

Masakazu Owatari, located in Nagakute, Japan, is a prominent inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 14 patents. His contributions to the automotive industry have been instrumental in enhancing vehicle control systems, particularly in the area of automatic transmissions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are two significant patents focused on control apparatuses for vehicles. The first patent describes a control apparatus that includes an input torque acquisition unit to acquire the torque input to an automatic transmission input shaft. It also features a clutch torque acquisition unit, a torque determination unit, a gear ratio calculation unit, and a torque calculation unit designed to optimize engine torque based on shifting conditions. The second patent pertains to a control device for vehicles with multi-speed automatic transmissions. This patent emphasizes engagement control for gear shift positions to enhance vehicle drive force effectively, ensuring smooth transitions from coasting to driving.

Career Highlights

Masakazu Owatari has been affiliated with notable companies including Toyota Motor Corporation and Aisin Aw Co., Ltd. His extensive experience in these firms has allowed him to refine his skills in automotive technology and innovation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Owatari has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Norihiro Tsukamoto and Yuki Murakami. These partnerships have likely played a crucial role in developing his inventive ideas and bringing his patents to fruition.

Conclusion

Masakazu Owatari's innovative work in the field of vehicle control systems underlines his importance as an inventor. His latest patents reflect a deep understanding of automotive mechanics and a commitment to advancing technology in this sector.

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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