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PINKELMAN BRIAN J

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TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA

42 patents
US10532672B1Jan 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

YAZAKI CORP

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