Kobe, Japan

Masaki Terashima

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents. Top assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited. Active years: 2010-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masaki Terashima. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masaki-terashima-bh8jcqfj

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 9(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kobe, JP (2010 - 2015)
  • Hyogo, JP (2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2010-2025

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Masaki Terashima

Introduction

Masaki Terashima is a notable inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of tire technology, holding a total of four patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of pneumatic tires.

Latest Patents

One of Terashima's latest patents involves a pneumatic tire design. This design features a tread portion with a ground contacting surface, sidewall portions with an outer surface, bead portions, and a carcass extending between the bead portions. The inner rubber of the tire consists of two portions: a first portion that extends through the tread with a greater thickness and a second portion that extends through the sidewall with a lesser thickness. In a meridian cross-section of the tire, the length of the shoulder line segment is defined to be 85.9% to 89.3% of the length of the reference line segment. Another patent focuses on a tire equipped with a mark that reduces air resistance during rotation while maintaining visibility. This tire features a first mark located outward in the tire radial direction and a second mark located inward. Each mark includes a recess that is recessed from the side profile surface of the tire side portion, with varying depths.

Career Highlights

Masaki Terashima is currently employed at Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, where he continues to innovate in tire technology. His work has contributed to advancements in tire design and functionality, making a significant impact on the industry.

Collaborations

Terashima has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Akio Ikeda and Naoki Kageyama. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and development in tire technology.

Conclusion

Masaki Terashima's contributions to tire technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a significant inventor in the field. His innovative designs continue to influence the industry and improve tire performance.

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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