Huron, OH, United States of America

Steve S Nagai

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.. Active years: 1986-1994.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Steve S Nagai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/steve-s-nagai

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • West Carrollton, OH (US) (1986)
  • Huron, OH (US) (1993 - 1994)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1986-1994

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Steve S. Nagai and Disc Brake Innovation.

Introduction

Steve S. Nagai is an inventor based in Huron, Ohio, whose patent work includes improvements to disc brake design. His listed portfolio includes 3 patents, and he is associated with GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.

Latest Patents

Nagai’s latest listed patent is “Mid-Radius Disc Brake Shoe Contact Pads.” The invention modifies the contact area between the outer brake pad and the brake flange, leaving a substantial portion of the pad unsupported. This design aims to reduce radial taper wear between the pad’s outer and inner diameters. The supplied patent information lists this title twice with the same description.

Career Highlights

Nagai’s patent activity reflects a focus on automotive braking technology and practical improvements to brake-pad wear. His work is associated with GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.

Collaborations

Nagai’s listed coworkers include Wolfgang Melinat and Daniel E. Denlinger.

Conclusion

Steve S. Nagai’s patent work addresses disc brake performance through a contact-pad design intended to reduce uneven wear.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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