Kobe, Japan

Yoshifumi Kawagoe

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 10 EPO patents, primarily in Automobile Tires. Top assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited. Active years: 2020-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshifumi Kawagoe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshifumi-kawagoe

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 22 

% Patents Active = 86.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 80(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hyogo, JP (2021 - 2023)
  • Kobe, JP (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2020-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Automobile Tires
Pneumatic Tire
Tire Design
Performance Enhancements
Tire Manufacturing
Tread Patterns
Durability
Traction
Rolling Resistance
Safety Features
22 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Yoshifumi Kawagoe

Introduction

Yoshifumi Kawagoe is a prominent inventor based in Kobe, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of tire technology, holding a total of 22 patents. His work has been instrumental in advancing tire design and functionality.

Latest Patents

Kawagoe's latest patents include innovative designs for tires. One of his patents describes a tire that features a tread portion with at least one circumferential groove extending continuously in the tire circumferential direction. This groove includes a groove bottom with multiple protrusions that project in the tire radial direction. Each protrusion has a longitudinally elongated shape, with a width in the tire axial direction and a length in the tire circumferential direction that exceeds the width. Additionally, each protrusion has a tapered portion whose width decreases in the tire circumferential direction. Another patent details a tire with a first middle land portion that has circumferentially extending first and second longitudinal edges. This design includes middle lateral grooves, with at least one groove portion extending in the tire axial direction from each longitudinal edge. The maximum groove depths of these portions differ, enhancing the tire's performance.

Career Highlights

Kawagoe is currently associated with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, where he continues to innovate in tire technology. His extensive experience and expertise have positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kawagoe has collaborated with talented individuals such as Kotaro Tahara and Mari Mishima. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to numerous advancements in tire design.

Conclusion

Yoshifumi Kawagoe's contributions to tire technology through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his importance in the field. His work continues to influence the industry and improve tire performance for consumers worldwide.

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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