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Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Yeong Il Choi

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yeong Il Choi. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yeong-il-choi

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Suwon-si, KR (2017)
  • Gyeonggi-do, KR (2018)
  • Ulsan, KR (2018)
  • Anyang-si, KR (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 20,399 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 5,883 
 
Kia Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2017-2026

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12759390 - Driving module for vehicle and power supply structure (2026-10-13),
2. 12741649 - Vehicle towing driving control method (2026-09-22),
3. 12479315 - Method of controlling add-on mobility (2025-11-25),
4. 12157370 - Hybrid powertrain for vehicle (2024-12-03),
5. 12139000 - Powertrain for electric vehicle (2024-11-12),
6. 12122387 - Vehicle towing driving control method (2024-10-22),
7. 11845336 - Powertrain for a hybrid vehicle (2023-12-19),
8. 10131221 - Power train for hybrid electric vehicle (2018-11-20),
9. 9869721 - System and method for inspecting assembled condition of alternator (2018-01-16),
10. 9751392 - Hybrid powertrain (2017-09-05),

Title: Yeong Il Choi: Innovator in Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Technologies

Introduction

Yeong Il Choi is a prominent inventor based in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive engineering, particularly in hybrid and electric powertrain technologies. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Choi's work has been instrumental in advancing vehicle performance and efficiency.

Latest Patents

Choi's latest innovations include a hybrid powertrain for vehicles and a powertrain apparatus for electric vehicles. The hybrid powertrain features a first input shaft interlocked with an engine, a second input shaft connected to a first motor, and a third input shaft linked to a second motor. This design allows for multiple gear ratios, enhancing the vehicle's performance. The powertrain for electric vehicles incorporates a planetary gear set and motors that work together to optimize power delivery and efficiency.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yeong Il Choi has worked with leading automotive companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

Collaborations

Choi has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Buhm Joo Suh and Hyuk Joon Kwon. These partnerships have fostered innovation and creativity in the projects they have undertaken together.

Conclusion

Yeong Il Choi's contributions to hybrid and electric powertrain technologies have positioned him as a key figure in the automotive industry. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence the future of vehicle engineering.

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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