Teruo Sasaki

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Sumitomo Gomu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Sumitomo Kensetsu Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 1981-1995.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Teruo Sasaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/teruo-sasaki-q2mn70k4

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 278(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Kobe, JP (1981 - 1994)
Nishinomiya, JP (1991 - 1994)
Hyogo, JP (1994 - 1995)

Company Filing History:

9 out of 4,548

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited

patents

4 out of 14

Sumitomo Gomu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

patents

1 out of 1

Sumitomo Kensetsu Kabushiki Kaisha

patent

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1981-1995

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 5465945 - Laminated rubber support and method of designing the same (1995-11-14),

2. 5373670 - Shakeproof bearing (1994-12-20),

3. 5357723 - Vibration damping device (1994-10-25),

4. 5331750 - Shock absorbing structure (1994-07-26),

5. 5324117 - Laminated rubber bearing (1994-06-28),

6. 5261200 - Vibration-proofing device (1993-11-16),

7. 5233800 - Earthquake-proofing device of peripherally restraining type (1993-08-10),

8. 5182888 - Earthquake-proofing device of peripherally restrained type (1993-02-02),

9. 5077336 - Low-temperature insulating material (1991-12-31),

10. 4687205 - Iron type golf club head (1987-08-18),

11. 4543827 - Method for measuring physical properties of material (1985-10-01),

12. 4289032 - Method of discriminating kinds of golf balls (1981-09-15),

13. 4289031 - Method of measuring hardness of flexible thread-wound golf balls or (1981-09-15),

Title: Teruo Sasaki: Innovator in Rubber Technology

Introduction

Teruo Sasaki is a prominent inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of rubber technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His innovative designs have paved the way for advancements in various applications, particularly in earthquake-proofing structures.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Laminated rubber support and method of designing the same." This invention focuses on creating a shakeproof bearing, which comprises a columnar bearing body and a surrounding high damping elastomer. The bearing body includes a stack of rigid plates and elastic plates that alternate with one another. The high damping elastomer can be shaped into an annular cylinder or may take the form of a columnar stack of alternating annular rigid plates and annular high-damping-elastomer plates.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Teruo Sasaki has worked with notable companies such as Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited and Sumitomo Gomu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. His work has been instrumental in developing technologies that enhance the safety and durability of structures in seismic-prone areas.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kazuhiro Fujisawa and Ichiro Tominaga, contributing to various projects that leverage their combined expertise in rubber technology.

Conclusion

Teruo Sasaki's innovative spirit and dedication to advancing rubber technology have made a lasting impact in his field. His patents and collaborations continue to influence the development of safer and more resilient structures.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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