Toyota, Japan

Masanobu Kawase

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Nippon Steel Corporation. Active years: 2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Masanobu Kawase. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/masanobu-kawase

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


% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2005

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Masanobu Kawase: Innovator in Automotive Structural Design

Introduction

Masanobu Kawase is a notable inventor based in Toyota, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the design of structural components for vehicles. His innovative approach focuses on enhancing the performance and safety of car bodies.

Latest Patents

Kawase holds a patent for a "Structural member for car and car body fabricated using the member." This invention is designed to provide excellent flexural strength and energy absorption while achieving weight reduction. The structural member is formed from a high-tensile steel pipe with a tensile strength of not less than 1,400 MPa and an elongation of at least 5%. The design features a closed section structure that optimizes the cross-sectional configuration for improved performance during collisions.

Career Highlights

Kawase is associated with Nippon Steel Corporation, where he applies his expertise in materials engineering to develop advanced automotive components. His work has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of vehicle safety and efficiency.

Collaborations

Kawase has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Hiroyuki Doi and Takashi Motoyoshi. Their combined efforts contribute to the innovative projects at Nippon Steel Corporation.

Conclusion

Masanobu Kawase's contributions to automotive structural design exemplify the importance of innovation in enhancing vehicle safety and performance. His patented work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements.

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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