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Tokyo, Japan

Yasumichi Wakao

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Power Transfer. Top assignees: Bridgestone Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Bridgestone, The University of Tokyo. Active years: 2008-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yasumichi Wakao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yasumichi-wakao

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 79.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 108(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kodaira, JP (2014 - 2018)
  • Musashino, JP (2012 - 2019)
  • Tokyo, JP (2008 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 5,195 
 
Bridgestone Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 61 
 
Kabushiki Kaisha Bridgestone
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 1,358 
 
The University of Tokyo
 patents
4. 5 out of 2,468 
 
Nsk Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 20,436 
 
Denso Corporation
 patents
6. 1 out of 2,497 
 
Ntn Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2008-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Wireless Power Reception
Estimation Device
Tire State Detection
Road Surface Estimation
Vehicle Control
Non-Pneumatic Tire
Power Transmission Device
Mobile Power Supply
Tire Wear Detection
Contact Patch Estimation
Dynamic State Estimation
Antifreeze Agent Control
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12716792 - Estimating device, estimating method, and estimating program (2026-08-25),
2. 12600248 - Power reception apparatus with relay coils arranged on tired wheel of vehicle (2026-04-14),
3. 12570165 - Wireless power reception system, moving body, and wheel (2026-03-10),
4. 12569989 - Estimation device, estimation method, estimation program, and robot system (2026-03-10),
5. 12539778 - Wireless power transfer system, power transmission device, and power reception device (2026-02-03),
6. 12401224 - Wireless power reception system, moving body, and wheel (2025-08-26),
7. 12377737 - Wireless power reception system, moving body, and wheel (2025-08-05),
8. 12115871 - Wireless power receiving system, mobile object, and vehicle wheel (2024-10-15),
9. 12054012 - Non-pneumatic tire, mobile power supply device and mobile (2024-08-06),
10. 11415485 - Tire state detection device for detecting a state of a tire of a mine transportation vehicle (2022-08-16),
11. 11176408 - Tire image recognition method and tire image recognition device (2021-11-16),
12. 10352827 - Tire contact state estimation method (2019-07-16),
13. 10227743 - Apparatus, program, and method for controlling automatic spray of antifreezing agent (2019-03-12),
14. 10112444 - Wear amount detection device for automobile tires (2018-10-30),
15. 9170102 - Method for estimating road surface condition (2015-10-27),

Title: Trailblazing Inventor: Yasumichi Wakao's Journey of Innovation

Introduction: Yasumichi Wakao, a visionary inventor based in Tokyo, JP, has amassed an impressive portfolio of 16 patents, showcasing his dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology for a brighter future.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions are a non-pneumatic tire designed with innovative features such as an electrode portion and a wiring portion, as well as a tire state detection device tailored for mine transportation vehicles.

Career Highlights: Wakao's illustrious career includes impactful contributions at renowned companies like Bridgestone Corporation (written as Bridgestone) and Kabushiki Kaisha Bridgestone. His work at these esteemed organizations has significantly advanced the field of tire technology.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Wakao has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Yasushi Hanatsuka and Hiroshi Morinaga, pooling their expertise to drive innovation and revolutionize the industry.

Conclusion: Yasumichi Wakao's pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to innovation have positioned him as a trailblazer in the world of invention. His patents and inventions not only shape the present but also inspire future generations of inventors, underscoring the boundless power of human ingenuity.

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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