Yoshiaki Kikuchi

This inventor holds 52 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Vehicle Control Systems (CPC class B60L). Top assignees: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1999-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 52 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 82.7

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 494(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 460(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Aichi-ken, JP (1999)
Aichi, JP (2002)
Toyota, JP (2000 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

49 out of 38,723

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 1 out of 1,153

Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho

patents

5. 3 out of 834,350

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1999-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Vehicle Control

Hybrid Vehicles

Battery Management

Power Control

Cooling Systems

Charge Control

Electric Vehicles

Temperature Regulation

Battery State Estimation

Power Output

Deterioration Monitoring

Disassembly Methods

52 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12726039 - Power storage system (2026-09-01),

2. 12113389 - Control device or control method (2024-10-08),

3. 12065043 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2024-08-20),

4. 11858366 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2024-01-02),

5. 11833926 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method that can perform power-based input restriction on a secondary battery included in a current restricting battery pack (2023-12-05),

6. 11817562 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2023-11-14),

7. 11724619 - Vehicle (2023-08-15),

8. 11707986 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2023-07-25),

9. 11702061 - Hybrid vehicle, drive control system, and method for controlling hybrid vehicle (2023-07-18),

10. 11618341 - Power control system, electric powered vehicle, and power control method (2023-04-04),

11. 11450155 - Vehicle (2022-09-20),

12. 11433911 - Controller for vehicle (2022-09-06),

13. 11198375 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, vehicle control method (2021-12-14),

14. 10843522 - Vehicle comprising an electrical storage device cooled by a fan (2020-11-24),

15. 9840127 - Temperature regulation system and method for estimating foreign matter clogging amount (2017-12-12),

Title: Yoshiaki Kikuchi - Innovator at Toyota, JP

Introduction: Yoshiaki Kikuchi is a renowned inventor based in Toyota, Japan, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the automotive industry.

Latest Patents: Kikuchi's latest patents focus on advancements in electric vehicle technology, including innovative battery management systems and energy-efficient drivetrains.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades at Toyota, Kikuchi has played a pivotal role in the development of hybrid and electric vehicles, earning multiple accolades for his innovative designs.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kikuchi has collaborated with leading engineers and researchers in the field of sustainable transportation, working towards creating eco-friendly solutions for the future.

Conclusion: Yoshiaki Kikuchi's dedication to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation continues to inspire the next generation of inventors and engineers worldwide.