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Kanagawa, Japan

Yuichi Kitagawa

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nissan Motor Company Limited. Active years: 1991-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yuichi Kitagawa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yuichi-kitagawa-irbbvmno

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 63.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 223(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Yukosuka, JP (1992)
  • Zushi, JP (1997 - 1999)
  • Yokosuka, JP (1991 - 2003)
  • Kanagawa-ken, JP (2002 - 2005)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 13,420 
 
Nissan Motor Company Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1991-2005

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6843524 - Front body structure for vehicle (2005-01-18),
2. 6817654 - Reinforcing structure for body frame of vehicle (2004-11-16),
3. 6631942 - Front body structure for vehicle (2003-10-14),
4. 6520577 - Vehicle seat (2003-02-18),
5. 6371511 - Shock absorbing structure for vehicle (2002-04-16),
6. 6312045 - Vehicle body side structure (2001-11-06),
7. 6283529 - Footrest for vehicle (2001-09-04),
8. 5868457 - Structural member of vehicle body (1999-02-09),
9. 5685599 - Structural member of vehicle body (1997-11-11),
10. 5118160 - Car body member with beads (1992-06-02),
11. 5048345 - Method of determining positions of beads (1991-09-17),

Title: Yuichi Kitagawa: Innovator in Vehicle Body Structures

Introduction

Yuichi Kitagawa is a prominent inventor based in Kanagawa-ken, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in the development of innovative vehicle body structures. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Kitagawa's work focuses on enhancing vehicle safety and structural integrity.

Latest Patents

One of Kitagawa's latest patents is a front body structure for vehicles. This design effectively disperses impact loads to a floor framework member through the rear end of a subframe. The subframe consists of left and right side frames, each featuring a forked part that directs impact loads in a manner that minimizes damage during collisions. Another notable patent is a reinforcing structure for the body frame of a vehicle. This structure improves the reinforcing effect by incorporating a waveform adjusting mechanism, which enhances the body frame's resilience against deformation.

Career Highlights

Kitagawa is currently employed at Nissan Motor Company Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop advanced vehicle technologies. His work has been instrumental in improving vehicle safety standards and performance.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kitagawa has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Masaaki Tsuda and Yuuichi Oki. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge automotive solutions.

Conclusion

Yuichi Kitagawa's contributions to vehicle body structures exemplify his commitment to innovation and safety in the automotive industry. His patents reflect a deep understanding of engineering principles and a dedication to enhancing vehicle performance.

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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