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Fujisawa, Japan

Tomonaga Sugimoto

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nissan Motor Company Limited. Active years: 2003-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomonaga Sugimoto. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomonaga-sugimoto

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 9

% Patents Active = 33.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 91(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanagawa, JP (2006 - 2009)
  • Fujisawa, JP (2003 - 2011)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2011

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7956580 - Cell set capacity controlling system and method (2011-06-07),
2. 7591339 - Driving-force control apparatus and method for vehicle (2009-09-22),
3. 7573236 - Apparatus and method for adjusting capacity in a battery set (2009-08-11),
4. 7458650 - Regenerative braking system for motor vehicles (2008-12-02),
5. 7426975 - Vehicle regenerative braking control apparatus and method (2008-09-23),
6. 7332891 - Abnormality diagnosis device and method for battery pack (2008-02-19),
7. 7138775 - Control for battery pack (2006-11-21),
8. 6614233 - Apparatus for detecting battery pack abnormality and method of detecting battery pack abnormality (2003-09-02),
9. 6509718 - Battery pack diagnostic method and battery pack diagnostic apparatus (2003-01-21),

Title: Tomonaga Sugimoto: Innovator in Automotive Technology

Introduction

Tomonaga Sugimoto is a prominent inventor based in Fujisawa, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 9 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency through innovative control systems.

Latest Patents

Sugimoto's latest patents include a "Cell set capacity controlling system and method." This invention involves a cell control unit that manages the state of charge (SOC) of a subset of cells in a heat dissipating manner. It utilizes discharge resistors to control cell capacities while estimating heat dissipation through various estimation elements. Another notable patent is the "Driving-force control apparatus and method for vehicle." This system features a dual motor setup for driving the front and rear wheels, optimizing the vehicle's steer characteristics based on running conditions. It also includes an upper-limit output setting section to manage battery output effectively.

Career Highlights

Sugimoto is currently employed at Nissan Motor Company Limited, where he applies his expertise in developing advanced automotive technologies. His innovative approaches have contributed to Nissan's reputation for quality and performance in the automotive industry.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Hiromitsu Toyota and Yuji Nakada, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Tomonaga Sugimoto's contributions to automotive technology through his patents and work at Nissan Motor Company Limited highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His inventions continue to influence the development of efficient and high-performing vehicles.

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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