Norihito Hanai

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Nippon Soken, Inc.. Active years: 2010-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 38.5

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 32(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

13 out of 38,774

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2010-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12473869 - Pre-ignition determining apparatus for internal combustion engine (2025-11-18),

2. 11149705 - Engine controller and engine control method (2021-10-19),

3. 10851757 - Ignition timing controller and control method for internal combustion engine (2020-12-01),

4. 10450982 - Control device for internal combustion engine (2019-10-22),

5. 8302462 - Knock determination device and knock determination method for internal combustion engine (2012-11-06),

6. 8301360 - Knock determining device (2012-10-30),

7. 8205489 - Knocking determination device and knocking determination method for internal combustion engine (2012-06-26),

8. 8145411 - Ignition timing controlling apparatus and ignition timing controlling method for internal combustion engine (2012-03-27),

9. 8020429 - Device and method for determining knocking of internal combustion engine (2011-09-20),

10. 7963269 - Ignition timing controlling apparatus and ignition timing controlling method for internal combustion engine (2011-06-21),

11. 7945379 - Knock determination device and method for internal combustion engine (2011-05-17),

12. 7681552 - Internal combustion engine knock determination device and knock determination method (2010-03-23),

13. 7673615 - Internal combustion engine knocking judging device and knocking judging method (2010-03-09),

Title: Norihito Hanai: Innovator at Toyota

Introduction: Norihito Hanai is a renowned inventor based in Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Norihito Hanai holds several patents related to hybrid vehicle technology, including advancements in electric motors and energy management systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades at Toyota, Norihito Hanai has played a pivotal role in the development of eco-friendly vehicles, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Norihito Hanai has collaborated with engineers, researchers, and designers both within Toyota and from external organizations to push the boundaries of innovation in the automotive sector.

Conclusion: Norihito Hanai's dedication to sustainable transportation solutions and his inventive spirit continue to inspire the next generation of innovators in the automotive industry.