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Tokyo, Japan

Tomohiro Matsumoto

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Vehicle Technology. Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Subaru Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited. Active years: 2008-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomohiro Matsumoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomohiro-matsumoto-j3rbe5gh

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 92.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kumagaya, JP (2008)
  • Toyota, JP (2010)
  • Tokyo, JP (2012 - 2023)
  • Tokyo-to, JP (2022 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 39,078 
 
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 2,495 
 
Subaru Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 4,756 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited
 patents
4. 2 out of 248 
 
Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 16,668 
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
 patents
6. 1 out of 130 
 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2008-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Target Detection
In-Vehicle Exposure Control
Electric Vehicle
Vehicle Image Processing
Map Error Detection
Liquid Crystal Display
Vehicular Torque Converter
Vehicle Base Structure
Body Structure
Joined Channel-Shaped Plates
Display Device
13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12555267 - Target detection device, target detection method, and target detection program (2026-02-17),
2. 12477233 - In-vehicle exposure control device and exposure control method (2025-11-18),
3. 11807307 - Vehicle base structure (2023-11-07),
4. 11603057 - Vehicle body (2023-03-14),
5. 11577663 - Electric vehicle (2023-02-14),
6. 11511806 - Vehicle (2022-11-29),
7. 11450029 - Vehicle image processing device, vehicle image processing method, program and storage medium (2022-09-20),
8. 11352070 - Body of electric vehicle (2022-06-07),
9. 11332198 - Structure of joined channel-shaped plates (2022-05-17),
10. 10883835 - Map error detection system, map error detection method, and program (2021-01-05),
11. 8319719 - Liquid crystal display device (2012-11-27),
12. 7640734 - Vehicular torque converter and method for checking assembly of thrust bearing thereof (2010-01-05),
13. 7385665 - Display device (2008-06-10),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Tomohiro Matsumoto

Introduction

Tomohiro Matsumoto is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo-to, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle structures and safety features, showcasing his expertise in engineering and design.

Latest Patents

Matsumoto's latest patents include a vehicle base structure and a vehicle body design. The vehicle base structure features a rear member with an attachment portion for a trailing arm, complemented by a reinforcing member that enhances the structural integrity. This reinforcing portion has a tubular shape that extends in the vehicle's front-rear direction, ensuring durability and safety. His vehicle body patent includes a rear side member, a back panel, and a crash box designed to absorb impact, thereby improving passenger safety during collisions.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Matsumoto has worked with notable companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Subaru Corporation. His experience in these leading automotive firms has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that address the challenges faced in vehicle design and safety.

Collaborations

Matsumoto has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including Kiichi Sugimoto and Ryo Kimura. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking automotive technologies.

Conclusion

Tomohiro Matsumoto's contributions to the automotive industry through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact vehicle safety and design, making him a key figure in automotive innovation.

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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