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Yokkaichi, Japan

Tetsuya Aihara

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Connector Technology. Top assignees: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Limited, Autonetworks Technologies, Limited, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited. Active years: 2004-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tetsuya Aihara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tetsuya-aihara

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 50.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 94(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 6,426 
 
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Limited
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2,281 
 
Autonetworks Technologies, Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 10,652 
 
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Limited
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Connector
Board Connector
Terminal Fitting
Wire Connection Sleeve
Mounting Groove
Mating Terminal
Connector Assembly
Collision Preventing Projection
Lock Arm
Jig
Crimping Method
Repair Wire
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8974244 - Connector (2015-03-10),
2. 8821187 - Board connector (2014-09-02),
3. 8529292 - Board connector having a housing with a mounting groove with upwardly facing surfaces for receiving projecting locks of a mounting fixture (2013-09-10),
4. 8350155 - Wire connection sleeve, a wire connection sleeve producing method, a repair wire pre-connected with a wire connection sleeve by crimping and a wire connecting method (2013-01-08),
5. 7828608 - Connector having terminal holding portion that contacts a mating terminal (2010-11-09),
6. 7806702 - Connector for an electric device such as a board (2010-10-05),
7. 7520785 - Connector (2009-04-21),
8. 7467956 - Board connector (2008-12-23),
9. 7241150 - Connector, a terminal fitting, a chained terminal and a mounting method for a connector (2007-07-10),
10. 7214090 - Connector device (2007-05-08),
11. 7134886 - Connector and terminal fitting (2006-11-14),
12. 7125291 - Connector with retainer (2006-10-24),
13. 7118417 - Connector with lock arm (2006-10-10),
14. 7033205 - Connector with a collision preventing projection (2006-04-25),
15. 7011541 - Connector (2006-03-14),

Title: Tetsuya Aihara: Innovator in Connector Technology

Introduction

Tetsuya Aihara is a prominent inventor based in Yokkaichi, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of connector technology, holding a total of 18 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the functionality and reliability of electrical connections in various applications.

Latest Patents

Aihara's latest patents include a harness-side connector designed to connect to a board connector. This connector features a female housing that connects to a wiring harness and fits into a receptacle of the board connector. The design incorporates a holder that is formed separately from the female housing, which includes lock arms that engage with the female housing to secure it in place. Additionally, he has developed a board connector that consists of a resin housing where terminal fittings connect to conductive portions of a board. The housing is fixed to the board using metal fixing members, ensuring a stable and secure connection.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Aihara has worked with notable companies such as Sumitomo Wiring Systems and Autonetworks Technologies. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to the development of advanced connector technologies.

Collaborations

Aihara has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Kenji Okamura and Hiroshi Nakano. Their combined expertise has fostered innovation and led to the successful development of various connector solutions.

Conclusion

Tetsuya Aihara's contributions to connector technology have established him as a key figure in the industry. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to advancing electrical connection solutions.

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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