Yokohama, Japan

Yoshihiro Ohba

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Autoliv Development Ab. Active years: 2010-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yoshihiro Ohba. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yoshihiro-ohba-m6xchrxi

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 40.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 20(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2010-2014

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Yoshihiro Ohba

Introduction

Yoshihiro Ohba is a notable inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive safety with a focus on airbag technology. With a total of 5 patents to his name, Ohba continues to push the boundaries of innovation in vehicle safety systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is the curtain airbag device. This device is designed to inflate and deploy without the risk of bursting at the end of the cushion part protector near the inflator. The curtain airbag device features a cushion part that extends in a front-to-back direction of the vehicle, which is rolled up from the lower end toward the upper end. It inflates and deploys downward when gas is supplied. The device includes an inflator that supplies gas to the cushion part from a predetermined position at the upper end, along with an elongated protector that has an arc-like open curve cross-section, ensuring effective deployment.

Another significant patent is the vehicle airbag device, which prevents gas leakage through the mounting of a bracket on the inflator. This airbag device is formed integrally with an inflator insertion portion, allowing for a seamless integration of the inflator into the vehicle's safety system. The design includes a bracket that attaches the inflator to the vehicle body, enhancing the overall safety and reliability of the airbag system.

Career Highlights

Yoshihiro Ohba works at Autoliv Development AB, a company renowned for its commitment to automotive safety. His work has been instrumental in developing innovative airbag technologies that enhance passenger safety in vehicles.

Collaborations

Ohba has collaborated with talented individuals such as Takashi Arima and Hideho Fukuda. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of airbag technology and safety features in vehicles.

Conclusion

Yoshihiro Ohba's contributions to automotive safety through his innovative airbag technologies have made a significant impact in the industry. His dedication to improving vehicle safety continues to inspire advancements in this critical field.

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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