Yoshiaki Kikuchi

USPTO Granted Patents = 51 (Patent Applications = 6)

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 479(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:

48 out of 36,653

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 1 out of 1,139

Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho

patents

5. 3 out of 832,843

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1999-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Vehicle Control Systems

Hybrid Vehicles

Battery Management

Cooling Systems

Power Control Methods

Electric Vehicles

Charge Control Devices

Temperature Regulation

Battery State Monitoring

Power Storage Mechanisms

Fault Determination

Fuel Cell Technology

51 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12113389 - Control device or control method (2024-10-08),

2. 12065043 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2024-08-20),

3. 11858366 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2024-01-02),

4. 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),

5. 11817562 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2023-11-14),

6. 11724619 - Vehicle (2023-08-15),

7. 11707986 - Vehicle, vehicle control system, and vehicle control method (2023-07-25),

8. 11702061 - Hybrid vehicle, drive control system, and method for controlling hybrid vehicle (2023-07-18),

9. 11618341 - Power control system, electric powered vehicle, and power control method (2023-04-04),

10. 11450155 - Vehicle (2022-09-20),

11. 11433911 - Controller for vehicle (2022-09-06),

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

13. 10843522 - Vehicle comprising an electrical storage device cooled by a fan (2020-11-24),

14. 9840127 - Temperature regulation system and method for estimating foreign matter clogging amount (2017-12-12),

15. 9608468 - Charge control apparatus and charge control method (2017-03-28),

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.

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