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Susono, Japan

Taro Aoyama

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Internal Combustion Engines. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho, K.k. Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho. Active years: 1984-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Taro Aoyama. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/taro-aoyama

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 44.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 167(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Aichi, JP (1984 - 1987)
  • Nagoya, JP (1996)
  • Susono, JP (2004 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 38,970 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 1,153 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 6 
 
K.k. Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1984-2017

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Areas of Expertise:
Cooling System
Supercharger Control
Exhaust Purification
Fuel Addition
Cetane Number
Control Apparatus
Direct Injection
Compression Ignition
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9611811 - Control device for cooling system (2017-04-04),
2. 8813493 - Supercharger control device for an internal combustion engine (2014-08-26),
3. 8763396 - Control apparatus of vehicle (2014-07-01),
4. 8695326 - Fuel addition control method applied to exhaust emission purifier of internal combustion engine and exhaust emission purifier (2014-04-15),
5. 8516808 - Exhaust purification device of internal combustion engine (2013-08-27),
6. 8336294 - Fuel addition control method applied to exhaust emission purifier of internal combustion engine and exhaust emission purifier (2012-12-25),
7. 8266896 - Exhaust purification system for internal combustion engine (2012-09-18),
8. 8096113 - Exhaust purification system for internal combustion engine (2012-01-17),
9. 7421884 - Method of determining cetane number of fuel in internal combustion engine (2008-09-09),
10. 7337766 - Gas-mixture-ignition-time estimation apparatus for internal combustion engine, and control apparatus for internal combustion engine (2008-03-04),
11. 6994077 - Control system for internal combustion engine (2006-02-07),
12. 6763799 - Internal combustion engine and control method of the same (2004-07-20),
13. 5535716 - Compression ignition type gasoline engine injecting fuel inside intake (1996-07-16),
14. 4641617 - Direct injection type internal combustion engine (1987-02-10),
15. 4633830 - Direct injection internal combustion engine of compression ignition type (1987-01-06),

Title: Taro Aoyama: Innovator in Engine Control Systems

Introduction

Taro Aoyama is a prominent inventor based in Susono, Japan, known for his significant contributions to engine control systems. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Aoyama has made remarkable advancements in automotive technology.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a control device for a cooling system. This device alleviates the influence of condensed water on an EGR device. It features adjusting means to control the circulation amount of coolant in various flow passages, including engine cooling and EGR cooling. The device also includes measuring means for coolant temperature and limiting means for circulation during engine start-up. Another notable patent is a supercharger control device for internal combustion engines. This device is designed for systems with multiple superchargers and includes a switching supercharging pressure setting unit to prevent overshoot during mode switching.

Career Highlights

Aoyama has worked with notable companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Central R&D Labs. His experience in these organizations has greatly influenced his innovative work in engine technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Aoyama has collaborated with talented individuals, including Yujiro Oshima and Yoshio Yamashita. Their teamwork has contributed to the development of advanced automotive technologies.

Conclusion

Taro Aoyama's contributions to engine control systems and his impressive portfolio of patents highlight his role as a leading inventor in the automotive industry. His work continues to influence the future of engine technology.

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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