Nobuyuki Tomatsu

This inventor holds 82 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Technology (CPC class B60W30-146). Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Other. Active years: 2008-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 82 (Patent Applications = 10)

% Patents Active = 97.6

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 1,285(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,230(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Toyota, JP (2008 - 2022)
Nagoya, JP (2009 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

78 out of 38,774

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

5 out of 834,411

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2008-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Transport Robot

Autonomous Delivery Box

Driving Assistance Device

Vehicle Speed Limiter

Traffic Situation Awareness

Augmented Reality

Vehicle Control System

Cargo Conveying Device

Service Providing Mobile Unit

Quality of Service

Motion Manager

Rear Combination Lamp

82 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12479705 - Transport robot (2025-11-25),

2. 12466391 - Vehicle, motion manager, and motion request correction method (2025-11-11),

3. 12444760 - Service providing mobile unit (2025-10-14),

4. 12424644 - Service providing mobile unit (2025-09-23),

5. 12304507 - Vehicle control device, vehicle, and vehicle system (2025-05-20),

6. 12241759 - Quality of service for a vehicular plug-and-play ecosystem (2025-03-04),

7. 12103562 - Autonomous delivery box and delivery system (2024-10-01),

8. 11999604 - Cargo conveying device, cargo conveying system, and cargo conveying method (2024-06-04),

9. 11897326 - Fuel tank (2024-02-13),

10. 11288964 - Driving assistance device and driving assistance method (2022-03-29),

11. D935937 - Motor vehicle and/or toy replica thereof (2021-11-16),

12. D924745 - Rear bumper for an automobile (2021-07-13),

13. D908537 - Motor vehicle and/or toy replica thereof (2021-01-26),

14. 10894541 - Vehicle speed limiter system (2021-01-19),

15. 10705817 - Conflict determination and mitigation for vehicular applications (2020-07-07),

Title: Innovations and Achievements of Nobuyuki Tomatsu

Introduction

Nobuyuki Tomatsu is a pioneering inventor based in Toyota, Japan. With an impressive total of 76 patents to his name, he has made significant contributions to the fields of autonomous delivery systems and cargo handling technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are two notable patents. The first is an Autonomous Delivery Box and Delivery System. This invention features an autonomous delivery box that includes a memory and a processor. It is designed to transport packages between a dispatch base and a handover location while ensuring secure access through authentication protocols.

The second patent focuses on a Cargo Conveying Device, Cargo Conveying System, and Cargo Conveying Method. This invention comprises a horizontal direction conveying section for moving cargo, a height-adjusting section for altering the vertical height of the transfer section, and a control section that synchronizes the operation during the transfer of cargo.

Career Highlights

Nobuyuki Tomatsu has built a distinguished career primarily with Toyota Motor Corporation, known for its innovations in the automotive industry. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing technology and improving logistics efficiency.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Tomatsu has collaborated with esteemed colleagues including Hideaki Iida and Katsuhiko Inatomi. These partnerships have helped to foster innovative ideas and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Nobuyuki Tomatsu's contributions to innovation and technology, particularly in autonomous systems and cargo handling, highlight the importance of intellectual property in driving advancements. His extensive patent portfolio signifies his relentless pursuit of innovation, positioning him as a vital figure in the field.