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Wako, Japan

Minoru Torii

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Keihin Corporation. Active years: 2000-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Minoru Torii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/minoru-torii-rcni15qq

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 75.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 116(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Saitama, JP (2001 - 2004)
  • Saitama-ken, JP (2002 - 2005)
  • Wako, JP (2000 - 2014)
  • Utsunomiya, JP (2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 10,092 
 
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 22,006 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 447 
 
Keihin Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2016

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9322372 - Fuel injection valve (2016-04-26),
2. 8686697 - DC voltage booster apparatus (2014-04-01),
3. 6857414 - Control system and method for internal combustion engine (2005-02-22),
4. 6774335 - Plasma reactor and gas modification method (2004-08-10),
5. 6433662 - Solenoid actuator (2002-08-13),
6. 6334428 - Fuel injection timing control system for internal combustion engine (2002-01-01),
7. 6334425 - Air/fuel ratio control system for internal combustion engine (2002-01-01),
8. 6302082 - Ignition timing control system for internal combustion engine (2001-10-16),
9. 6220210 - Solenoid valve driving device (2001-04-24),
10. 6202608 - Control system for internal combustion engine (2001-03-20),
11. 6201681 - Control apparatus for electromagnetic actuator (2001-03-13),
12. 6123092 - Electromagnetic solenoid valve drive circuit (2000-09-26),

Title: Minoru Torii: Innovator in Fuel Injection Technology

Introduction

Minoru Torii is a prominent inventor based in Wako, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, particularly in fuel injection systems. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Torii's innovations have had a lasting impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Torii has developed a fuel injection valve that features a cylinder internal pressure sensor. This sensor is strategically placed near the distal end of the valve to detect internal pressure and output a corresponding signal. Additionally, he has created a DC voltage booster apparatus that includes a booster coil, capacitors, and a switching device, enhancing the efficiency of power supply systems.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Minoru Torii has worked with notable companies such as Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies in the automotive sector.

Collaborations

Torii has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Shuji Nagatani and Masahiro Sato. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of advanced automotive technologies.

Conclusion

Minoru Torii's contributions to fuel injection technology and his extensive patent portfolio highlight his role as a key innovator in the automotive industry. His work continues to influence the development of efficient and effective automotive systems.

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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