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Kodaira, Japan

Takashi Kukimoto

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Bridgestone Corporation. Active years: 1989-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Takashi Kukimoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/takashi-kukimoto

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 85(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kodaira, JP (1989 - 1995)
  • Tokyo, JP (1990 - 1996)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 5,193 
 
Bridgestone Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1989-1996

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D377000 - Automobile tire (1996-12-31),
2. 5445201 - Heavy duty pneumatic tires preventing uneven wearing (1995-08-29),
3. 5131444 - Heavy duty pneumatic tires including stepped tread zones for preventing (1992-07-21),
4. 5119857 - Pneumatic radial tires including shoulder recesses (1992-06-09),
5. 4934430 - Pneumatic radial tire (1990-06-19),
6. 4934429 - Low-section pneumatic radial tires (1990-06-19),
7. 4905748 - Heavy duty pneumatic tire (1990-03-06),
8. 4840210 - Heavy duty pneumatic radial tires (1989-06-20),

Title: Takashi Kukimoto: Innovator in Tire Technology

Introduction

Takashi Kukimoto is a prominent inventor based in Kodaira, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of tire technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and durability of tires, particularly in heavy-duty applications.

Latest Patents

One of Kukimoto's latest patents is for an innovative heavy-duty pneumatic tire designed to prevent uneven wear. This tire features main grooves that continuously extend along the tread's circumference, with land portions separated by these grooves. The design includes stepped zones within the land, each having a surface located radially inside the tread. These stepped zones are separated from adjacent land portions by circumferentially extending grooves or narrow cuts. The uneven wear-sacrificing portion is formed by the surface of the stepped zone, which slide-contacts with the tread in the ground-contacting area to support the load exerted upon the tire.

Career Highlights

Kukimoto's career is marked by his dedication to tire innovation, particularly while working at Bridgestone Corporation. His expertise in tire design has led to advancements that improve tire longevity and performance under various conditions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kukimoto has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Naoto Yamagishi and Yasutoshi Aoki. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge tire technologies.

Conclusion

In summary, Takashi Kukimoto is a key figure in tire innovation, with a focus on creating solutions that enhance tire performance and durability. His contributions continue to impact the automotive industry positively.

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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