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Yokkaichi, Japan

Shigekazu Wakata

This inventor holds 53 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Electrical Connectors (CPC class D131). Top assignees: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Limited, Tokai Electric Wire Company, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring System, Ltd.. Active years: 1985-2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shigekazu Wakata. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shigekazu-wakata

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 53

% Patents Active = 88.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 706(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 701(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Mie, JP (1991 - 2003)
  • Yokkaichi, JP (1985 - 2007)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal50 out of 6,420 
 
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Limited
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 36 
 
Tokai Electric Wire Company, Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 33 
 
Sumitomo Wiring System, Ltd.
 patents
4. 1 out of 38,912 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1985-2007

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Areas of Expertise:
Shielded Connector
Waterproof Connector
Battery Terminal
Current Sensor
Junction Box
Charge Coupling
Electrical Connector Assembly
Rubber Plug
Lever-Type Connector
Connector Terminals
Cavity Sealing Device
Rotatable Connection Terminal
53 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7226317 - Shielded connector (2007-06-05),
2. 7147513 - Shielded connector with insert molded shielding shell and resin cover (2006-12-12),
3. 6808841 - Battery terminal unit provided with a current sensor (2004-10-26),
4. 6638090 - Waterproof connector used for a flexible flat cable (2003-10-28),
5. 6551147 - Battery terminal provided with a current sensor (2003-04-22),
6. 6533619 - Construction and a terminal cap for preventing an erroneous connection (2003-03-18),
7. 6533604 - Connector terminals for a junction connector used in wire harnesses (2003-03-18),
8. 6398595 - Construction for preventing erroneous assembling of battery terminals, a battery and a set of terminals (2002-06-04),
9. 6358098 - Terminal and a joint connector (2002-03-19),
10. 6039603 - Rubber plug for waterproof connector (2000-03-21),
11. 6033261 - Rubber plug for waterproof connector (2000-03-07),
12. 5927725 - Sealing device for a cavity of a waterproof connector housing (1999-07-27),
13. 5823809 - Lever-type connector (1998-10-20),
14. 5816643 - Charge coupling for electric vehicle (1998-10-06),
15. 5717161 - Junction box (1998-02-10),

Title: Shigekazu Wakata - Pioneering Japanese Inventor

Introduction: Shigekazu Wakata is a renowned Japanese inventor hailing from Yokkaichi, Japan. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, Wakata has made significant contributions to the field of technology and beyond.

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Conclusion: Shigekazu Wakata's dedication to innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the field of technology. His contributions to space exploration and research continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and scientists worldwide.

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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