Hiroshima, Japan

Tomoyuki Nozaki

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation. Active years: 1990-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tomoyuki Nozaki. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tomoyuki-nozaki

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 3 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 17(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1990-2002

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Tomoyuki Nozaki

Introduction

Tomoyuki Nozaki is a notable inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the automotive industry. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Nozaki's work focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes and product quality.

Latest Patents

One of Nozaki's latest patents is a "Casting apparatus and casting method of cylinder head." This invention aims to obtain a high-quality cast product of a cylinder head by optimizing the cooling process of molten metal. The method involves injecting molten metal into a casting mold cavity formed between upper and lower molds. It features core protrusions in the upper mold that correspond to holes in the cylinder head, with cooling means attached to each core protrusion. The design ensures that the inner core protrusions have greater cooling capability than the outer ones, enhancing the quality of the final product.

Another significant patent is the "Method of and apparatus for distinguishing one workpiece from another." This method is designed to discern specific types of workpieces from images that include the subject work. It utilizes geometric characteristics to recognize specified contoured portions in the image data. The position of the workpiece is determined based on the relative positions of these contoured portions, allowing for precise identification.

Career Highlights

Tomoyuki Nozaki is currently employed at Mazda Motor Corporation, where he applies his innovative ideas to improve automotive manufacturing processes. His work has contributed to the development of advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance and reliability.

Collaborations

Nozaki collaborates with talented individuals such as Shigeo Yano and Kazuhiro Shinohara. Together, they work on various projects that push the boundaries of automotive engineering.

Conclusion

Tomoyuki Nozaki's contributions to the field of engineering, particularly through his patents, demonstrate his commitment to innovation and quality in manufacturing. His work continues to influence the automotive industry positively.

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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