Shinichi Uotsu

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Mining Vehicle Technology. Top assignees: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery, Hitachi, Ltd.. Active years: 2009-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shinichi Uotsu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shinichi-uotsu

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 9)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Hitachinaka, JP (2009)
Tsuchiura, JP (2019 - 2021)
Ibaraki, JP (2023)

Company Filing History:

13 out of 1,508

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

patents

2 out of 54

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Years Active: 2009-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Hauling Vehicle

Traffic Control

Autonomous Vehicle

Mining Machine

Dump Truck

Obstacle Detection

Electrically-Driven

Control System

Work Vehicle

Obstacle Discrimination

Conveying Vehicle

Mobile Terminal

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12728854 - Hauling vehicle and traffic control system (2026-09-08),

2. 12585273 - Control system for hauling vehicles (2026-03-24),

3. 12497073 - Autonomous travelling mine vehicle (2025-12-16),

4. 12491861 - Hauling vehicle and vehicle control system (2025-12-09),

5. 12468303 - Work machines (2025-11-11),

6. 12365337 - Mining machine (2025-07-22),

7. 12360534 - Control system of dump truck (2025-07-15),

8. 12179803 - Work vehicle with manual driving mode, manned automatic driving mode, and unmanned automatic driving mode (2024-12-31),

9. 12105523 - Work vehicle (2024-10-01),

10. 11834041 - Conveying vehicle (2023-12-05),

11. 10908271 - Mining work machine and obstacle discrimination device (2021-02-02),

12. 10710587 - Electrcally-driven mining vehicle and brake operation guiding method in electrically-driven mining vehicle (2020-07-14),

13. 10663575 - Off-road dump truck and obstacle discrimination device (2020-05-26),

14. 10656265 - Mining work machine (2020-05-19),

15. 10228454 - Obstacle detection device for work machine (2019-03-12),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Shinichi Uotsu

Introduction

Shinichi Uotsu is a prominent inventor based in Tsuchiura, Japan, known for his significant contributions to the field of mining machinery. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Uotsu has developed innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency and safety of mining operations.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a sophisticated mining machine that features a road gradient calculator. This calculator determines the gradient of a travel route using data from a GNSS receiver, vehicle body posture sensor, and acceleration sensor. Additionally, Uotsu's invention includes a traction coefficient calculator that assesses traction based on various parameters, including speed, acceleration, and vehicle weight. Another notable patent is a control system for dump trucks, which allows for precise navigation and stopping at designated loading positions, optimizing the interaction between dump trucks and excavators.

Career Highlights

Uotsu has had a distinguished career, working with leading companies such as Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd. His work has significantly impacted the development of advanced machinery in the construction and mining sectors.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Uotsu has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Koei Takeda and Mikio Bando. These partnerships have fostered innovation and contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Shinichi Uotsu's innovative spirit and dedication to improving mining machinery have made him a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety in mining operations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.