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PINKELMAN BRIAN J
US43 patents
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TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA
42 patentsUS10532672B1Jan 14, 2020
Adjustable firmness seat suspension and seat incorporating the same
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA20 citations94
US10677310B2Jun 9, 2020
Vibration isolator mechanism with adjustable force application mechanism
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA26 citations93
US10371229B2Aug 6, 2019
Vibration isolator mechanism with adjustable force-deflection characteristics
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA26 citations93
US11897379B2Feb 13, 2024
Seat with shape memory material member actuation
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations86
US11752901B2Sep 12, 2023
Vehicle seat with tilting seat portion
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA8 citations86
US11702015B2Jul 18, 2023
Morphing trunk organizer using SMA enhanced bi-stable strips
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations86
US11603828B2Mar 14, 2023
Overstress protection for shape memory alloy seat actuator
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations86
US11472325B1Oct 18, 2022
Actuator for a support system of a seat
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations86
US11370330B2Jun 28, 2022
Vehicle seat with morphing portions
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA8 citations86
US11285844B2Mar 29, 2022
Vehicle seat with morphing portions
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA9 citations86
US11091060B2Aug 17, 2021
Components with SMA-controlled hinge
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA11 citations86
US10960793B2Mar 30, 2021
Active vehicle seat with morphing portions
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA11 citations86
US11686361B2Jun 27, 2023
Vibration isolator with zero Poisson's ratio outer tube
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations85
US11649808B2May 16, 2023
Multi-stable actuator
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA8 citations85
US11460010B1Oct 4, 2022
SMC integrated bi-stable strips for remote actuation
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations85
US11460009B1Oct 4, 2022
Actuator for holding an object
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA7 citations85
US11338711B1May 24, 2022
Lateral vibration isolator mechanism for vehicle seat back
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA11 citations85
US11248592B1Feb 15, 2022
Shape memory alloy enhanced bi-stable actuator
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA11 citations85
US11137045B2Oct 5, 2021
Vibration isolator with series and/or parallel conical disc spring member arrangements
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA20 citations85
US10459475B2Oct 29, 2019
Method and mechanisms to use phase change material to improve occupant comfort in automobiles
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA12 citations84
US10479246B2Nov 19, 2019
Lattice based seat cushion to improve comfort and vibration isolation
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA14 citations80
US11649870B2May 16, 2023
Vibration isolator with flexible housing
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA6 citations75
US11927236B2Mar 12, 2024
Vibration isolation for rotating machines
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA2 citations73
US11603903B2Mar 14, 2023
Vibration isolation for rotating machines
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA3 citations73
US11485437B2Nov 1, 2022
Bicycle saddle with vibration isolators
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA3 citations73
US10377407B2Aug 13, 2019
Cooling systems for vehicle interior surfaces
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA2 citations73
US12129902B2Oct 29, 2024
Stacked disk spring vibration isolator with increased lateral load capacity
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA2 citations72
US11029179B2Jun 8, 2021
Sensor calibration enclosures and methods of using sensor calibration enclosures to calibrate vehicle sensors
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA3 citations71
US12270386B2Apr 8, 2025
Shape memory material member-based actuator
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA1 citations64
US12383066B2Aug 12, 2025
Chair with shape memory material-based movement synchronized with visual content
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations63
US12589512B2Mar 31, 2026
Shearing tool with closure assist
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations62
US12234811B1Feb 25, 2025
Monitoring a state of a shape memory material member
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations62
US12119149B2Oct 15, 2024
Fluid transport systems comprising a magnetic shape memory pipe
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations62
US11850980B2Dec 26, 2023
Vehicle seat assembly incorporating quasi-zero/negative stiffness vibration isolators
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations62
US11731721B2Aug 22, 2023
Bicycle saddle with vibration isolators
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA1 citations62
US12241458B2Mar 4, 2025
Actuator with contracting member
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA1 citations59
US11192469B2Dec 7, 2021
Vehicle seat with morphing bolsters
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations52
US10807629B2Oct 20, 2020
Cooling systems for vehicle interior surfaces
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations52
US10065542B2Sep 4, 2018
Vehicle occupant cooling system
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations52
US12523271B2Jan 13, 2026
Vibration isolator pre-load mechanism
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations51
US11194008B2Dec 7, 2021
Triangulation and calibration of electronic control units
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations51
US11084440B2Aug 10, 2021
Smart vehicle accommodation device adjustment
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA0 citations41