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Brian J. Pinkelman

Also filed as: PINKELMAN BRIAN J

41 granted patents·9 pending applications·325 citations·filing 1991–2025

97Inventor score

Technology areasB60N F03G F16F B62J B60R

Files withTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA49 YAZAKI CORP1

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50 records

0198US11338711B1Lateral vibration isolator mechanism for vehicle seat backTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted May 24, 2022·11 cites·18 claims
0297US11897379B2Seat with shape memory material member actuationTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 13, 2024·7 cites·19 claims
0397US11702015B2Morphing trunk organizer using SMA enhanced bi-stable stripsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 18, 2023·7 cites·19 claims
0497US11686361B2Vibration isolator with zero Poisson's ratio outer tubeTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 27, 2023·7 cites·20 claims
0597US11649870B2Vibration isolator with flexible housingTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted May 16, 2023·6 cites·12 claims
0697US11603903B2Vibration isolation for rotating machinesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 14, 2023·3 cites·20 claims
0797US11472325B1Actuator for a support system of a seatTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 18, 2022·7 cites·20 claims
0897US11091060B2Components with SMA-controlled hingeTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 17, 2021·11 cites·19 claims
0997US10677310B2Vibration isolator mechanism with adjustable force application mechanismTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 9, 2020·26 cites·13 claims
1097US10532672B1Adjustable firmness seat suspension and seat incorporating the sameTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 14, 2020·20 cites·20 claims
1197US10371229B2Vibration isolator mechanism with adjustable force-deflection characteristicsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 6, 2019·26 cites·17 claims
1296US11137045B2Vibration isolator with series and/or parallel conical disc spring member arrangementsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 5, 2021·20 cites·16 claims
1394US11485437B2Bicycle saddle with vibration isolatorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 1, 2022·3 cites·19 claims
1494US10960793B2Active vehicle seat with morphing portionsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 30, 2021·11 cites·20 claims
1593US10459475B2Method and mechanisms to use phase change material to improve occupant comfort in automobilesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 29, 2019·12 cites·18 claims
1692US11285844B2Vehicle seat with morphing portionsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 29, 2022·9 cites·20 claims
1792US11248592B1Shape memory alloy enhanced bi-stable actuatorTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 15, 2022·11 cites·11 claims
1891US11927236B2Vibration isolation for rotating machinesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 12, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
1991US11649808B2Multi-stable actuatorTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted May 16, 2023·8 cites·20 claims
2091US11603828B2Overstress protection for shape memory alloy seat actuatorTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 14, 2023·7 cites·20 claims
2191US11460010B1SMC integrated bi-stable strips for remote actuationTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 4, 2022·7 cites·18 claims
2291US11460009B1Actuator for holding an objectTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 4, 2022·7 cites·20 claims
2391US11370330B2Vehicle seat with morphing portionsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 28, 2022·8 cites·27 claims
2491US10479246B2Lattice based seat cushion to improve comfort and vibration isolationTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 19, 2019·14 cites·12 claims
2590US11752901B2Vehicle seat with tilting seat portionTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 12, 2023·8 cites·13 claims
2689US5171293AFuse box assemblyYAZAKI CORP·Filed 1991·Granted Dec 15, 1992·57 cites·19 claims
2787US12129902B2Stacked disk spring vibration isolator with increased lateral load capacityTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 29, 2024·2 cites·26 claims
2887US11731721B2Bicycle saddle with vibration isolatorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 22, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
2987US10377407B2Cooling systems for vehicle interior surfacesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 13, 2019·2 cites·11 claims
3083US12270386B2Shape memory material member-based actuatorTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Granted Apr 8, 2025·1 cites·25 claims
3183US12241458B2Actuator with contracting memberTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 4, 2025·1 cites·59 claims
3280US11029179B2Sensor calibration enclosures and methods of using sensor calibration enclosures to calibrate vehicle sensorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 8, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
3373US10807629B2Cooling systems for vehicle interior surfacesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 20, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
3471US2025172130A1Actuator with contracting memberTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
3566US12119149B2Fluid transport systems comprising a magnetic shape memory pipeTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 15, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
3665US12234811B1Monitoring a state of a shape memory material memberTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 25, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
3761US12383066B2Chair with shape memory material-based movement synchronized with visual contentTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 12, 2025·0 cites·24 claims
3861US11850980B2Vehicle seat assembly incorporating quasi-zero/negative stiffness vibration isolatorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 26, 2023·0 cites·13 claims
3958US2024043080A1Bicycle saddle with spring-based vibration isolationTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4055US2025058688A1Actuator push structure with massaging elementsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4154US2025058679A1Actuator with rotatable push structureTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4253US2025092862A1Shape memory material member anchorTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4353US2025065777A1Customized actuation of seat actuatorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4451US11194008B2Triangulation and calibration of electronic control unitsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 7, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
4550US2025065787A1Seat actuator control for lumbar supportTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
4648US2023136197A1Vibration isolation for vehicle seat componentsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
4748US2023191953A1Active vehicle seat with spring-supported morphing portionsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
4847US10065542B2Vehicle occupant cooling systemTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 4, 2018·0 cites·19 claims
4946US11192469B2Vehicle seat with morphing bolstersTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 7, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
5027US11084440B2Smart vehicle accommodation device adjustmentTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 10, 2021·0 cites·14 claims

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