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Toyota, Japan

Naoyuki Sakamoto

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Aw Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Europe Nv/sa. Active years: 2004-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Naoyuki Sakamoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/naoyuki-sakamoto

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Patents Active = 55.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.8

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 108(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Toyota, JP (2004 - 2007)
  • Okazaki, JP (2007 - 2010)
  • Redondo Beach, CA (US) (2011)
  • Nisshin, JP (2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 2,064 
 
Aisin Aw Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 22 
 
Toyota Motor Europe Nv/sa
 patents
4. 5 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2017

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18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9656669 - Control apparatus for a vehicle provided with a continuously variable transmission (2017-05-23),
2. 7899593 - Automatic transmission abnormality diagnosis apparatus and method (2011-03-01),
3. 7689338 - Control apparatus for automatic transmission (2010-03-30),
4. 7211027 - Vehicle control apparatus operable during shifting of transmission (2007-05-01),
5. 7194348 - High acceleration time shift control apparatus and control method for vehicle (2007-03-20),
6. 7074158 - Shift control apparatus of automatic transmission of motor vehicle (2006-07-11),
7. 6962552 - Vehicle shift control device and control method therefor (2005-11-08),
8. 6941210 - Apparatus and method for controlling ignition timing during shift in vehicular automatic transmission (2005-09-06),
9. 6893379 - Hydraulic pressure control apparatus for vehicular automatic transmission and control method for hydraulic frictional engagement device of vehicular automatic transmission (2005-05-17),
10. 6843756 - Downshift control apparatus of vehicular automatic transmission, and control method thereof (2005-01-18),
11. 6790160 - Control device and control method for a vehicular automatic transmission (2004-09-14),
12. 6761664 - Shift control device and shift control method for vehicular automatic transmission (2004-07-13),
13. 6749534 - Apparatus for controlling vehicle drive system including drive power source and automatic transmission (2004-06-15),
14. 6740005 - Shift control apparatus of automatic transmission of motor vehicle (2004-05-25),
15. 6735509 - Apparatus for controlling vehicle drive system including drive power source and automatic transmission (2004-05-11),

Title: Naoyuki Sakamoto: Pioneering Inventor at Toyota

Introduction: Naoyuki Sakamoto is a renowned inventor hailing from Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Naoyuki Sakamoto holds several patents related to hybrid vehicle technology, safety features, and sustainable energy solutions.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades at Toyota, Sakamoto has played a pivotal role in the development of eco-friendly vehicles and cutting-edge automotive technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Naoyuki Sakamoto has collaborated with top engineers, designers, and researchers within Toyota and across the industry to bring innovative ideas to life.

Conclusion: Naoyuki Sakamoto's passion for innovation and commitment to sustainability continue to drive advancements in the automotive sector, making him a key figure in shaping the future of transportation.

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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