Takahiro Fujimoto

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Nippon Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Fine Sinter Co., Ltd. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takahiro Fujimoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takahiro-fujimoto

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 82.4

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 13)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kobe, JP (2014 - 2019)
Tokyo, JP (2016 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

9 out of 3,713

Nippon Steel Corporation

patents

8 out of 1,102

Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation

Central Japan Railway Company

patents

5. 1 out of 65

Railway Technical Research Institute

patents

6. 1 out of 925

University of Iowa Research Foundation

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2026

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17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12753814 - Disc brake device for railway vehicle (2026-10-06),

2. 12736099 - Disc brake device for railway vehicle (2026-09-15),

3. 12031597 - Brake disk unit for railway vehicle (2024-07-09),

4. 11578775 - Brake lining for railway vehicle, disc brake system for railway vehicle including same, and sintered friction material to be used for brake lining for railway vehicle (2023-02-14),

5. 11480223 - Aerodynamic noise reduction member, railroad vehicle brake disk unit, railroad vehicle disk brake, railroad vehicle wheel, and railroad vehicle (2022-10-25),

6. 11466737 - Brake disc for railway vehicle (2022-10-11),

7. 11434964 - Brake lining for a railway vehicle and disk brake equipped with the same (2022-09-06),

8. 11059322 - Wheel for railway vehicle (2021-07-13),

9. 10704625 - Brake disc for railway vehicle (2020-07-07),

10. 10670094 - Brake lining for a railway vehicle and disc brake equipped with the same (2020-06-02),

11. 10259475 - Railway wheel with brake disc (2019-04-16),

12. 10226961 - Soundproof wheel for railway vehicle (2019-03-12),

13. 9770942 - Soundproof wheel for railway vehicle (2017-09-26),

14. D793282 - Brake lining for railroad vehicle (2017-08-01),

15. 9394953 - Brake lining for railway vehicles and disc brake equipped with the same (2016-07-19),

Title: Takahiro Fujimoto: Innovator in Railway Technology

Introduction

Takahiro Fujimoto is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to railway technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of railway vehicles through innovative braking systems.

Latest Patents

Fujimoto's latest patents include a brake disk unit for railway vehicles. This innovative unit comprises a rotating member, a brake disk, and a control member. The brake disk features a disk main body, fins, and convex or concave portions. The control member includes a support portion and a projecting portion, with a gap formed between the projecting portion and the brake disk. Additionally, he has developed a brake lining for railway vehicles that reduces brake squeal during braking. This brake lining is part of a disc brake system and includes a base plate, a sintered friction material, and a friction material supporting mechanism.

Career Highlights

Fujimoto has worked with notable companies such as Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and Nippon Steel Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in railway technology and contribute to advancements in the field.

Collaborations

Fujimoto has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Takanori Kato and Atsushi Sakaguchi. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies in railway systems.

Conclusion

Takahiro Fujimoto is a key figure in the advancement of railway technology, with a focus on innovative braking systems. His patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to improving safety and efficiency in railway vehicles. His contributions continue to shape the future of railway technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.