On March 12, 2024, Toyota’s U.S. branch announced that it obtained the most patents among car manufacturers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023. Toyota added that it secured the most patents as a car manufacturer for ten consecutive years.
Although the total number of patents across all industries decreased by 3% in 2023, Toyota received 2,667 patents, ranking seventh among all companies.
A notable patent from Toyota in 2023 is the kinetic seat cushion, which will be installed for the first time in the new Tacoma TRD Pro. The ISO D seat assembly absorbs the vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral inputs, reducing the load and passenger impact.
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