Shinya Sano

This inventor holds 32 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Rotary Electric Machines. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Aw Co., Ltd., Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2011-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shinya Sano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shinya-sano

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 32 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 87.5

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 110(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Anjo, JP (2017)
Kariya, JP (2017 - 2019)
Okazaki, JP (2021)
Toyota, JP (2011 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

27 out of 39,010

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha

Mitsui High-Tec Incorporated

patents

6. 1 out of 3,724

Nippon Steel Corporation

patents

7. 1 out of 834,601

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2011-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Rare Earth Magnet

Axial Gap Motor

Rotor Manufacturing

Rotary Electric Machine

Fuel Injection Nozzle

Laminated Core

Stator Core

Magnetic Flux

Energy Efficiency

Inspection Method

Curved Rotor

Vehicle Drive Device

32 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12502709 - Rare earth magnet and method for manufacturing the same (2025-12-23),

2. 12266990 - Axial gap motor with curved rotor and stator cores (2025-04-01),

3. 11804741 - Motor (2023-10-31),

4. 11799367 - Rotor manufacturing method (2023-10-24),

5. 11711004 - Axial gap motor with curved rotor and stator cores (2023-07-25),

6. 11431213 - Rotary electric machine (2022-08-30),

7. 11146154 - Method of manufacturing a rotor (2021-10-12),

8. 11056939 - Rotor with stress relaxation magnetic flux suppression holes with flux paths width less than length of the hole (2021-07-06),

9. 11005318 - Rotor for rotary electric machine and vehicle drive device including the rotor for rotary electric machine (2021-05-11),

10. 10930954 - Inspection method of fuel cell and inspection system thereof (2021-02-23),

11. 10879778 - Rotor of rotating electric machine and manufacturing method of the same (2020-12-29),

12. 10868453 - Rotor of rotating electric machine (2020-12-15),

13. 10784732 - Method of punching a core piece having a bridge (2020-09-22),

14. 10686341 - Rotating electric machine (2020-06-16),

15. 10658893 - Rotary electric-machine rotor (2020-05-19),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Shinya Sano

Introduction: Shinya Sano is a renowned inventor hailing from Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of automotive technology.

Latest Patents: Shinya Sano's latest patents focus on advancements in electric vehicle battery technology, autonomous driving systems, and sustainable materials for vehicle manufacturing.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Sano has held key positions in research and development at Toyota, leading teams that have revolutionized the way we think about transportation.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Shinya Sano has collaborated with top engineers, designers, and researchers both within Toyota and from external institutions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Conclusion: Shinya Sano's dedication to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology has solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor, shaping the future of transportation for generations to come.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.